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Irrigation Channel at Daily Ranch
Close up image of the irrigation channel at Daily Ranch. The foreground shows the channel of flowing water. To the left and right of the channel there is uneven coarsely tilled soil.
Water Gushing into Trough
Image depicts water flowing from a pipe into a trough on the ground. Behind the pipe and trough there is a wall with farm equipment stacked next to it. A man is visible out of focus, standing next to the farm equipment.
Man in a Canoe
Image of an unidentified man in a canoe along the shore of a body of water. The man' is wearing a white shirt and a cap. The man's face is obscured by his hat's shadow. The man holds the paddle of the canoe in his lap. In the background on the…
Lake and Forest
Image depicts and unidentified lake. The lake fills the foreground. The background shows a small hill visible on the right side of the image and a forest that extends into the distance.
Two Women in a Natural Pool
Picture of two unidentified women sitting in a natural pool. Both in swimwear with the woman on the left wearing a swimming cap. They are crouching in the water so that the water reaches to their upper arms. Behind the women is a large cliff face…
Swimming in Natural Pool
Image depicts four unidentified women, but likely related to the Daily family playing in a natural swimming pool. All four of the women are smiling and wearing swimsuits. Woman in center is holding hands with the women on her right and left. She is…
Couple Sitting Next to River
Image shows an unidentified man and woman sitting side by side on a boulder next to a river. Both of them are smiling and looking at the viewer. The woman is leaning on the mans back. In the background there are a multitude of trees. A light colored…
Ventura Wharf During Storm, 1895
View of the Ventura wharf during a storm. Taken from the beach. Rough waves are shown hitting the wharf. A small crowd of people stand on the beachside end of the wharf.
Sinaloa Lake, Simi Valley, California
View of a small wooden dock on the water of Lake Sinaloa in Simi Valley. A small, red boat is next to the dock, with the forward appearing to be slightly ashore. Trees and foliage are growing near the dock. Water birds and another boat are visible in…
Lake Sherwood
A view of Lake Sherwood when the lake was full. Foliage visible in foreground. Hills surrounding the lake are in the background.
Sespe Railroad Bridge, 1969 Flood
View of flood damage at the Sespe railroad bridge. Bridge is a metal, trestle bridge. Debris, mud, and pools of water visible around the bridge. Creek visible under bridge.
Aerial Photograph of Unnamed Water Areas
Black and white aerial photograph of three bodies of water in an unidentified location. Photograph is stored in folder MVC084-F-10-839 concerning the El Rancho Cola Dam project, which museum records indicate may have preceded construction of the…
Wheeler's Hot Springs
Dozens of fish, apparently caught by a fisherman in Matilija Creek, are displayed on a rock. A hand net and water in the creek are visible.
Caption: Wheelers Hot Springs
[CK (Insignia in Stamp Area)]
Caption: Wheelers Hot Springs
[CK (Insignia in Stamp Area)]
Matilija Dam, 1952
A view of Matilija Dam with water spilling over the top. Three small buildings and a road are visible to the right side of the dam.
Caption: Matilija Dam, 1952
Caption: Matilija Dam, 1952
Irrigation Spillway at Simi
Water running over spillway structure with structure and trees in background. Caption reads "Irrigation water over spillway in Simi."
1938 Flood
Harvard Boulevard in Santa Paula, looking west from 8th street. Three cars and one truck in the street. Flood waters appear deep, about halfway up the automobiles' tires.
John Locke in Front of Matilija Spillway
View of the Matilija Dam spillway. John Locke stands to the right, looking towards the viewer.
Rail and Wire Revetment, Moorpark Ranch
Rail and wire revetment drawing for Joe Levy at Moorpark Ranch. Shows side views, plans, elevations, and details for braces and clamps. The positions of black locust trees are indicated on some of the drawings.
Irrigation Pipe - Zone Mutual Water Co.'s Well #5
Irrigation pipe - Zone Mutual Water Co.'s Well #5. Drilled by S. F. Catey. Group photo of four men sitting on the pipe while water comes pouring out. Richard Bard is the man on the left.
Saint Francis Dam
Scene showing the Saint Francis Dam. Photo taken in the summer. Water visible coming down the spillway. A pool of water is by the bottom of the dam wall in the foreground. A stream of water in a excavated pathway is in the lower foreground. Mountains…
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, California
Three landscapes surrounded by yellow border. Descriptions moving clockwise from upper left. Upper left photograph shows a street with houses and a lighthouse. In foreground, Oxnard sign in the middle of the street on a dividing strip. Right…
Map of Water Lines and Connections for Ventura Developers Tract No. 1
Pencil line map of the as-built Water Plan of Ventura Developers Tract No. 1, City of San Buenaventura. Shows water lines and connections to individual lots numbered 2 through 87 on Hilltop Drive, Grove Street and Foothill Road.
Flooded Landscape Panorama
Panoramic view of a flooded landscape. Telephone lines and a small building are partially submerged in the water. Hills and mountains are visible in the distance.
Waterway on Thornhill Broome Ranch
Panoramic view of a river or estuary on Thornhill Broom Ranch. A directional sign is shown in the bottom center of image. Shows a water way and embankment.
Monroe Everett Oral History
Interview with Monroe Everett about his life in Moorpark and the history of water access in the area. Born in Montalvo in 1907, Everett was a lifelong Ventura County resident. He grew citrus, avocados and walnuts on his Moorpark farm. Graduated from…