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

"Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the United States" by John Wesley Powell examines the dry lands of the western United States and how they can be used for farming. The book looks at the problems caused by the climate and geography, especially the need for water, and it suggests ways to use technology to help. Powell also discusses how laws should be made to manage land and water fairly in these areas where water is scarce. The start of the book focuses on the main ideas Powell wants to explore, like water usage and growing crops in the dry West.