Tag:irrigation=pivot

irrigation = pivot
Description
Farmland with center-pivot irrigation system Edit or translate this description.
Group: Waterways
Used on these elements
should not be used on nodesmay be used on waysmay be used on areasshould not be used on relations
Requires
See also
Status: de facto
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Center tower

This tag is meant for Center pivot irrigation fields. It is added to an area which is tagged landuse=farmland or sometimes landuse=orchard.

Also see irrigated=yes for other types of irrigation.

History

The story is told here (Wired 2008). The first patent was applied for in 1949.

Examples

  • Kansas, USA
    Kansas, USA
  • Washington, USA
    Washington, USA
  • Saudi Arabia
    Saudi Arabia
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