Espada Acequia

The Espada Acequia was built by Franciscan friars between 1731 and 1745 and was built to supply irrigation water to the lands near Mission San Francisco de la Espada. Because of the hot climate and little access to water, creating an irrigation system was a major key successfully cultivate the nearby land. The four-mile-long acequia (irrigation system) is still used today and is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and a National Historic Landmark.

Location: 9045 Espada Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78214 (South section of River Walk)