Page in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

1872 Irrigation

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

1. 1872 Irrigation Marker

Inscription. Every Lonely Dell family struggled to water their fields through various dams, tunnels, and hand-dug ditches. The Paria River's muddy flows and unpredictable floods caused problems, but ferryman Warren Johnson worked tirelessly to grow crops and food for his family. Constant rebuilding and digging meant tremendous labor, but the payoff of 100 tons of hay each year was worth it. Later owners added flagstone to the mile-long ditch for stability. Today water is pumped from the Colorado River.

(photo caption) A haphazard flume clings to the rock

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 36° 52.106′ N, 111° 35.748′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from Lonely Dell. Located along the Lonely Dell Ranch path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marble Canyon AZ 86036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Flagstaff & High Country,

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in the Navajo Nation,

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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 walking distance of this marker: 1872 Founding Family (a few steps from this marker); 1925 Polygamist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); 1886 Samantha's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); 1886 The Family Home (within shouting distance of this marker); 1965 The Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); 1878 Root Cellar (within shouting distance of this marker); 1936 Weaver House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lonely Dell Ranch (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

2. 1872 Irrigation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.