Carlsbad Irrigation District
National Historic Landmark

Carlsbad Irrigation District

Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
66000476

About this property

The Carlsbad Irrigation District, also known as Carlsbad Reclamation Project or Irrigation system of the Pecos Irrigation and Improvement Company, is a major early water reclamation project located near Carlsbad in southeastern New Mexico. Begun in the 1880s, it is now managed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation, and provides irrigation water to a large area around Carlsbad, diverted from the Pecos River and the Black River. The late 19th and early 20th-century elements of the project were designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964.

Location

Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
32.35097, -104.16873

Categories

AGRICULTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Carlsbad Irrigation District listed on the National Register?

Carlsbad Irrigation District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Carlsbad Irrigation District?

Carlsbad Irrigation District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Carlsbad Irrigation District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Carlsbad Irrigation District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Carlsbad Irrigation District?

The period of significance for Carlsbad Irrigation District is recorded as the civil_war era.

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