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Independence, California
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The Manzanar Reservoir Site is located near the Manzanar War Relocation Center, where over 10,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and interned during World War II.
The Owens Valley Paiute people originally inhabited the area around Manzanar, utilizing its resources long before it became a site of historical significance.
The reservoir is a component of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which was constructed in the early 20th century to supply water to Los Angeles from the Owens Valley.
Every year, a pilgrimage is held at the Manzanar National Historic Site to honor and remember those who were interned there during World War II.
The site is located in the Owens Valley, flanked by the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Inyo Mountains to the east, offering breathtaking views.
