Shaver, Huntington, and Hume Lakes

by Steven D. Harrison and Michael J. Semas

Book Overview

The Sierra Nevada of Fresno County is rich in natural resources. Logging operations of the 19th century built dams and millponds, such as Hume Lake, sawmills, railroads, and two of the longest flumes in the world. In the 20th century, the Southern California Edison Company began the massive Big Creek Hydroelectric Project. It resulted in the creation of several lakes, including Shaver and Huntington, and a series of powerhouses for hydroelectric power...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467131431
• ISBN13: 9781467131438
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 9.1"