American HistoryReport on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of UtahJohn Wesley Powell, Willis Drummond, Clarence E. (Clarence Edward) Dutton, Grove Karl Gilbert, A. H. (Almon Harris) Thompson
American History
Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of Utah
Powell examines the arid western United States, challenging prevailing theories about rain patterns and settlement practices.
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"Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the United States" by John Wesley Powell is a scientific report published in 1878. Powell examines the arid western United States, challenging prevailing theories about rain patterns and settlement practices. He proposes cooperative communities, watershed-based political borders, and communal irrigation districts to develop the region sustainably. The report established Powell as a leading authority on the West and influenced the creation of the United States Geological Survey, though his vision for orderly development faced resistance from speculators and Congress.
- Format
- EPUB
- Language
- English
- Length
- 298 pages
- Published
- 1 January 1878
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