Crow Creek Water Ditch
About this property
The Crow Creek Water Ditch is a historic water transportation system which brought water from Eureka Creek to where it was needed in gold placer mining in the Indian Creek drainage area where gold was discovered in 1866. It is located near Townsend, Montana. It was built between 1866 and c.1875 originally to support gold mining, which required water, then later was used for farm and ranch irrigation. Over its 11 miles (18 km) length it dropped from 6,300 feet (1,900 m) to 4,000 feet (1,200 m) elevation. Along most of its length, in two sections, it was a hand-dug ditch about 3 feet (0.91 m) wide and 1 foot (0.30 m) deep that was dug using shovels, picks and axes.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000323. It was listed on March 28, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Crow Creek Water Ditch listed on the National Register?
Crow Creek Water Ditch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Crow Creek Water Ditch?
Crow Creek Water Ditch is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crow Creek Water Ditch?
The period of significance for Crow Creek Water Ditch is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
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