Daggett in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Daggett Ditch

A.K.A. Minneola Ditch

Daggett Ditch Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 20, 2025

1. Daggett Ditch Marker

Inscription.
Work was begun near the Fish Ponds (Nebo) in 1890 by the Silver Valley Land and Water Company who planned on channeling water to the Calico Mining District. In 1893, the work was taken over by the Southern California Improvement Company with plans to re-route the canal four miles toward the Daggett Ranch and then another six miles to Minneola. Both companies ended in bankruptcy. Finally, in 1901, another attempt was made to complete the canal by the Van Dyke family who completed the section to their ranch by 1902. Redwood planks originally covered the top of the canal. The Daggett Ditch became the first large scale irrigation project in the Mojave, and continued operation until 1973.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 51.934′ N, 116° 53.118′ W. Marker is in Daggett, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and King Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33703 2nd St, Daggett CA 92327, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Mojave Desert,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Daggett (a few steps from this marker); Alf’s Blacksmith Shop (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stone Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daggett Garage (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Russian House (approx. 0.3 miles away); C-Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1956 Seagrave Pumper (approx. 0.3 miles away); Liberty Sculpture Park (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Daggett.

The Daggett Ditch and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 20, 2025

2. The Daggett Ditch and Marker

The Daggett Ditch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 20, 2025

3. The Daggett Ditch

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 20, 2025

4. The Daggett Ditch

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.