Maginnis Irrigation Flume
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 41° 13.753 W 103° 46.749
13T E 602319 N 4564921
Located west of Kimball on US 30 at the remnants of the flume.
Waymark Code: WMPR62
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2015
Views: 4
In 1910 the Kimball Irrigation District voted to construct an irrigation system with a reservoir and two canals. The rough topography traversed by the canals required several aqueducts, which used flumes manufactured in Kimball, Nebraska, by Patrick Maginnis. He began building flumes in the late 1890s and soon developed the patented Galvanized Steel Flume. The Maginnis Flume Factory opened shortly thereafter, and produced flumes for projects throughout the region. This flume is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Nebraska Historical Marker No. 487
Marker Name: Maginnis Irrigation Flume
City: no
Roadside: yes
Other: no
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1. Close up of historical marker
2. Picture of surrounding area (would prefer to have the marker in the picture also). Thanks!