Man Washing Trowel in Chamisal New Mexico July 1940

A man washes a plastering trowel in an irrigation ditch in Chamisal, New Mexico, circa July 1940. Farmers used irrigation ditches to manage water flow for crops in this arid landscape. This method was essential for agriculture in the region, allowing for the cultivation of varied crops in a challenging environment.

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