Vintage 1940 Photo of Washing Along Chamisal Irrigation Ditch

In July 1940, individuals wash along an irrigation ditch in Chamisal, New Mexico. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents agricultural practices during that time. Chamisal, located in northern New Mexico, relied on irrigation for farming. Water management was essential for local agriculture, supporting the communitys livelihood.

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