Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of Utah
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Public lands
- Irrigation
- Rain and rainfall
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #69995. Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of Utah on Wikipedia.
