American ‘Desi’ Handpump in a State Park

We wanted to enjoy the gorgeous whether and looked for a hiking trail in Tahoe area. We searched and found a Bi-State Park nearby.

Van Sickle Bi-State Park is a public recreation area straddling the border of California and  Nevada, United States, that overlooks Lake Tahoe and preserves the memory of Henry Van Sickle, a key member in the founding of Genoa and the surrounding area. The State Park features trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. It is managed by the Nevada Division of State Parks in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy.

There was abundant of flora and fauna in a heavenly quiet place with beautiful trails. We also met a fellow city-mate walking her dog who was friendly enough to give us a lead for the border road marker.

At a level of 6280 ft, there was a beautiful camp site with usual tables and Bar-be-Que facilities.

Year-round Hydrant:

I was really surprised pleasantly to the following pump. I instantly named it American Desi hand-pump.

I later searched to find more details how this freeze resistant hydrant for all weather use.

Model M-75-BD4 is a post hydrant of capable of year-round use in freezing or inclement weather with 4 foot depth of bury. Freeze resistant. This unit extends below grade level so that centerline of supply inlet is positioned at or below frost line. The Inlet is a union connection. Stock, top, and base shall be fabricated of heavy, one-piece iron castings finished with a heavy grade of oil-based green enamel. Inner supply assembly shall incorporate solid-brass castings. Nozzle shall be solid brass casting, threaded for 3/4" hose connection. The handle is fabricated of one-piece iron casting finished with a heavy grade of oil-based green enamel. The valve is turn-handle operated. Water is gravity-evacuated from inner supply column when valve is shut off. Lead-free castings are used in all waterways. All solid-brass castings shall conform to ASTM standards B61 and B62.

Border Road Marker:

Our city-mate hiker guided us to lead to the historic border marker as given below

It looks we were the owners of both the states of California and Nevada, for a short while though.