Board Field Trip - July 11 & 12, 2006

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The images below depict the field trip stops at the Bishop Creek Dam, Metropolis Irrigation District, and ranches downstream of the Bishop Creek Dam. Place your cursor over the photo for a brief summary of what your are seeing. Click on the photo to enlarge - note that the enlarged photo will open in a new window.

Bishop Creek Dam & Diversion Structure - For a project description, click here

Looking at the Bishop Creek Dam from downstream Looking at the Bishop Creek Dam from the reservoir


Bishop Creek Reservoir Diversion Structure for Metropolis Irrigation District


Upstream view of Diversion Structure for Metropolis Irrigation District Diversion Structure


Downstream View of bypass on Diversion Structure for Metropolis Irrigation District Outlet for irrigation canal bypass to Bishop Creek


Diversion Structure for Metropolis Irrigation District: Right side is the Metropolis Irrigation Canal - Left is the bypass to Bishop Creek Metropolis Irrigation Canal


Metropolis Irrigation District

Metropolis Irrigation District Bishop Creek as it leaves the canyon


The Ghost Town of Metropolis

History, map, and photos of the former Town of Metropolis The former Metropolis Hotel




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