Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more…

Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of Utah

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LoC No.: rc01001572

Title: Report on the lands of the arid region of the United States, with a more detailed account of the lands of Utah

Original Publication: United States: Government Printing Office, 1879.

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Report_on_the_Lands_of_the_Arid_Region_of_the_United_States

Contents: Physical characteristics of the arid region -- The land-system needed for the arid region -- The rainfall of the western portion of the United States [based upon the "Smithsonian tables of precipitation in rain and snow"] -- Water supply, by G.K. Gilbert -- Certain important questions relating to irrigable lands -- The lands of Utah -- Irrigable lands of the Salt lake drainage system, by G.K. Gilbert -- Irrigable lands of the valley of the Sevier river, by Capt. C.E. Dutton -- Irrigable lands of that portion of Utah drained by the Colorado river and its tributaries, by Prof. A.H. Thompson -- Land grants in aid of internal improvements, by Willis Drummond, Jr.

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Summary: "Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the United States" by J. W. Powell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the arid region of the western United States, focusing on its agricultural potential, water utilization, and irrigation systems. It emphasizes the geographical and climatic challenges that affect land use and the need for engineering solutions to make these lands suitable for agriculture. The opening of the work establishes the context for Powell's exploration of the arid landscape, introducing the concept of irrigation as critical to agricultural success in the region. He details the distinctions between the arid, sub-humid, and humid regions, highlighting the necessity of irrigation for farming in areas with insufficient rainfall. He discusses the challenges of utilizing both small and large streams for irrigation, and the legislative frameworks required to govern land claims and water rights. Overall, the beginning presents a structured overview of the critical themes and issues Powell aims to address regarding land use and agricultural development in the arid West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902

Author: Drummond, Willis, 1808-1879

Author: Dutton, Clarence E. (Clarence Edward), 1841-1912

Author: Gilbert, Grove Karl, 1843-1918

Author: Thompson, A. H. (Almon Harris), 1839-1906

EBook No.: 69995

Published: Feb 9, 2023

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Public lands -- United States

Subject: Irrigation -- West (U.S.)

Subject: Irrigation -- Utah

Subject: Rain and rainfall -- West (U.S.)

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production

LoCC: Technology: Ocean engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.