Eastside Canal facts for kids
The Eastside Canal is an important waterway in Kern County, California. It helps bring water from the Kern River to farms and fields. This canal is part of a bigger system that makes sure crops get enough water to grow.
Eastside Canal: A Lifeline for Farms
Where Does the Water Come From?
The Eastside Canal gets its water from the Kern River. This river is a natural source of water in California. The canal shares a special starting point near Manor Street in Bakersfield. From this spot, the water is split into three different canals. These are the Eastside Canal, the Carrier Canal, and the Kern Island Canal. This shared starting point is about 1 mile south of a place called Gordon's Ferry.
The Canal's Journey
From its start, the Eastside Canal travels south. It runs almost side-by-side with the Kern Island Canal. It crosses a major road called SR 178, also known as the Crosstown Freeway. After this, the canal turns and heads southeast.
The canal continues its journey southeast, running right through the middle of Lake Street. When it reaches Williams Street, the canal shifts south. It then follows the path of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. At Canal Street, the canal crosses over the railroad tracks. But it keeps traveling southeast. Finally, at Fairfax Road, it turns south. The canal continues traveling south until it ends near Arvin. Its journey finishes just west of Arvin, south of Bear Mountain Boulevard (SR 223).
