The Story of Big Creek — Revised Edition | David H. Redinger | Hardcover, 1998

by David H. Redinger

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Nature never intended Southern California to be anything but desert — but settlers transformed it into farms, factories, and living areas for millions of people. The key to that development was 300 miles north, in the High Sierra, where the company that became Southern California Edison undertook the creation of one of the great hydroelectric developments in the world. They called it Big Creek. Completed in 1929, this engineering achievement involved six dams, eight tunnels (one 13 miles long), three major artificial lakes, and five powerhouses — all built to ensure electric power for a rapidly growing Los Angeles and its suburbs. (Google Books) Written by David H. Redinger, Resident Engineer of the Big Creek project, this book was originally composed as an internal report and history for Southern California Edison — a document deemed too significant to remain buried in company archives. (Amazon) It details the creation of Shaver, Huntington, and Florence Lakes, the Big Creek tunnel system, pass-crossing roads, and the enormous infrastructure built to capture hydroelectric power for the American West. (High Sierra Topix) This revised edition includes contributions from Edith I. Redinger and William A. Myers, with color photography and an updated chapter. Book Details: Author: David H. Redinger, with Edith I. Redinger & William A. Myers Publisher: Southern California Edison Company Edition: Revised Edition, 1998 Format: Hardcover

• Publisher: Southern California Edison Company
• Year: 1998
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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