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California Aqueduct

geographical name

system of structures conveying water for irrigation in central California from the delta of the Sacramento River south to the valley of the San Joaquin River

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“California Aqueduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/California%20Aqueduct. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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