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The longest siphon in the world crosses the Malheur Valley, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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The longest siphon in the world crosses the Malheur Valley, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The longest siphon in the world crosses the Malheur Valley. It carries water to the bench land beyond a division of the project called Dead Ox Flat. Malheur County, Oregon-67
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The Longest Siphon - A Monument to Engineering Triumph in the Arid Malheur Valley, Oregon
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. This photograph captures a remarkable feat of civil engineering that stands as a testament to human ingenuity amidst challenging times. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, this image showcases "The longest siphon in the world" as it gracefully spans across the vast expanse of the Malheur Valley. In an era overshadowed by economic depression and drought, this monumental pipeline serves as a lifeline for the parched landscape. Designed to carry water beyond Dead Ox Flat, one section of a larger project, it symbolizes hope for struggling farmers and their arid farmland. The image evokes both awe at its sheer length and admiration for those who conceived and constructed such an ambitious endeavor. Lange's composition skillfully captures not only the physical magnitude of this engineering marvel but also highlights its significance within rural America during the Great Depression. Through her lens, we glimpse into a moment frozen in time – where regionalism meets resilience against adversity. As we contemplate this powerful photograph today, let us appreciate how infrastructure projects like these provided employment opportunities through initiatives such as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This print from Lange's collection held at the Library of Congress reminds us of our shared heritage and encourages us to reflect on past struggles while inspiring future progress towards sustainable development.
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