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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.
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…
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…
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…
E. W. Daily Standing by Wooden Water Shed
Photo of E. W. Daily standing next to wooden water trough on ranch/farm land, irrigating ranch. Water storage shed in photo. Power line and trees stand in the background.
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.
Genoveva Spring At Wheeler's
This view depicts four women and a man seated on rocks near a creek. Another man is standing next to them. An advertising message for "Genoveva Cold Mineral Water" appears to have been painted on a flat rock located between the women. Other rocks to…
Group Photo on Bridge Over Water
Outdoor group photo of six young women and men, possibly including Pansy Brewster, posing on a wooden bridge over running water, possibly Matilija Creek. Woman second from the right is seated on handrail and holding an umbrella over her head. Man…
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.
Irrigation Channel at Daily Ranch
Image shows an irrigation canal on Daily Ranch. The channel stretches from foreground to background. On both sides of the canal there is farmland and in the far distance there is a row of trees.
Irrigation Channel at Daily Ranch
Image depicts a irrigation channel at daily ranch flowing with water. In the background standing beside the channel there is a man with a shovel and two women. Behind the people in the picture there is a building to the left of the image and two…
Irrigation Channel on Daily Ranch
Image shows an irrigation channel on Daily Ranch. The channel can stretches from foreground to background. On both sides of the canal there is farmland and in the far distance there is row of trees.
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.
Irrigation Spillway at Simi
Water running over spillway structure with structure and trees in background. Caption reads "Irrigation water over spillway in Simi."
John Locke in Front of Matilija Spillway
View of the Matilija Dam spillway. John Locke stands to the right, looking towards the viewer.
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.
Lake Sherwood
A view of Lake Sherwood when the lake was full. Foliage visible in foreground. Hills surrounding the lake are in the background.
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…
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.
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
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…
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.
Sea Water Pipeline Plan and Profile, San Buenaventura
Plan and profile of a sea water pipeline in City of San Buenaventura. Top half of sheet shows map of Peking Street and Harriet Street. City boundary, is indicated. State highway right of way and a plot of cultivated land is shown to the west of the…
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.
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…