Near Hesperia in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hesperia’s Original Water Source
1886
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 7, 2021
1. Hesperia’s Original Water Source Marker
In 1886, a rock monument was placed near here by
the Hesperia Land and Water Company. Required by
law, the monument gave notice that 5,000 miners
inches of water per minute was to be taken from
this point for use in Hesperia, enough water for
500,000 people. This blessing of ample water assured
non-stop growth for the ten homes soon to be
served by the Land and Water Company.
The placing of the first monument legally assured
Hesperia of having water. The placing of this second
monument here is a thank you to those who had
the foresight to protect Hesperia's water source.Erected 1995 by Hesperia Recreation and Park District. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 34° 21.074′ N, 117° 14.874′ W. Marker is near Hesperia, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Arrowhead Lake Road north of Welsh Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hesperia CA 92345, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
this page online
Regarding Hesperia’s Original Water Source. Western placer miners measure water in miner’s inches, the quantity of water that will flow in one minute through an opening one inch square. In California, as established by law, 40 miner’s inches equals 1 cubic foot per second.
The original water supply system included a 5-mile open ditch from Deep Creek, and another 7 miles of 14" riveted pipe, upgraded to a 30" pipe in 1912.
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 7, 2021
2. Hesperia’s Original Water Source Marker
The Atongai Indian Village marker is on the same monument.
The horizontal line on the hill in the background is the old aqueduct.
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 7, 2021
3. Hesperia’s Original Water Source Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on February 9, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
