Because not enough rain falls to sustain crops in the Great Basin region, farmers must irrigate their fields with water from mountain streams or from wells. "Wheel lines" like this one between Delta and Fillmore, Utah are common. The spray of water and the green patches of fields create beautiful landscapes in the desert. The Pahvant Butte is shown in the distance. The highest original resolution available is 2288x1712 at 72 ppi. Photo copyright Kristi Fillman - HighDesertWest.com

Because not enough rain falls to sustain crops in the Great Basin region, farmers must irrigate their fields with water from mountain streams or from wells. "Wheel lines" like this one between Delta and Fillmore, Utah are common. The spray of water and the green patches of fields create beautiful landscapes in the desert. The Pahvant Butte is shown in the distance. The highest original resolution available is 2288x1712 at 72 ppi. Photo copyright Kristi Fillman - HighDesertWest.com