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The Colorado River Aqueduct

Authors: Witcher, T.R.

Year: 2017

Journal: Civil Engineering Magazine, Vol. 87(4), pp. 46-49

Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

DOI: 10.1061/ciegag.0001187

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Abstract

One of the greatest achievements in engineering the West, the 242 mi long Colorado River Aqueduct brought water to Southern California and paved the way for the region’s tremendous growth.