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"A modification of the basin plan, as applied to ground with considerable slope and consisting of hillside land, wherein f m is the main ditch on the highest side of the field, of which b c d e mark the boundaries. Its surface slopes in the direction of the arrows; o o and q q are "check levees," or slight embankments, built on level lines around the curved surfaces of the field. A supply ditch, i j, leads the water into the 'checks' or basins b c, o o, and q q, etc., and t w l is a waste ditch for discharging the surplus water from the checks when no longer needed." -Department of Agriculture

Irrigation by Checks

"A modification of the basin plan, as applied to ground with considerable slope and consisting of hillside…

One way to spread water over a hillside field, "f m is the main ditch and the slope of the hill as shown by the arrows; t o, r p, and s q are small ditches or plow furrows cut on a level line around the face of the hill. The water is let into the field by the short ditch at i, and is then spread over the space b c t o by means of a marginal ditch y z, from which it is made to flow in small streams and in a regular manner over the space between it and the lower ditch t o." -Department of Agriculture

Irrigation by Furrows

One way to spread water over a hillside field, "f m is the main ditch and the slope of the hill as shown…

"Irrigation by means of check levees for orchards on sloping hillsides (sectional view)." -Department of Agriculture

Irrigation with Check Levees

"Irrigation by means of check levees for orchards on sloping hillsides (sectional view)." -Department…

"Irrigation by means of terraces on steep hillsides (sectional view)." -Department of Agriculture

Irrigation with Terraces

"Irrigation by means of terraces on steep hillsides (sectional view)." -Department of Agriculture