Canada Water Wells

Canada Water Wells
Location Near jct. of Canada-Toto Rd.& Canada -Toto Loop, Barrigada-Mangilao, Guam, or near junction of Canada–Toto Road and Canada–Toto Loop Road, Barrigada, Guam
Coordinates 13°27′42″N 144°47′4″E / 13.46167°N 144.78444°E / 13.46167; 144.78444Coordinates: 13°27′42″N 144°47′4″E / 13.46167°N 144.78444°E / 13.46167; 144.78444
Area less than one acre
Built 1937
Architectural style Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals
NRHP Reference # 08000165[1]
Added to NRHP September 26, 2008

The Canada Water Wells, near jct. of Canada-Toto Rd.& Canada -Toto Loop Barrigada-Mangilao, GU, are water works that were built in 1937.[1]

They have also been known as Kanada, as Chochugu' and as To'tu. The structures were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008; the listing included two contributing structures.[1]

A U.S. Geological Survey report in 2003 described the water of Guam, including identifying that there are approximately 180 water wells serving the needs of Guam, drawing on a lens-shaped aquifer.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Stephen B. Gingerich (2003). "Water-Resources Investigation Report 03-4126". U.S. Geological Survey.


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