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The continental United States has a land area of about acres. More than half the area acres - is in 17 1 of the 22 States west of the Mississippi River. These 17 States comprise what is called the West, extending from the tier of States on the 100th meridian to the Pacific Ocean, and from Mexico to Canada, each an air line distance of nearly miles.
The West has an infinitely varied terrain plains, plateaus, rolling hills, mountains, gorges and desert - but one predominant characteristic of climate: Dryness. There is a scarcity of rain and snow throughout most of the area. Except for an isolated section in the northwest corner along the Pacific coast there is generally not enough precipitation for growing crops and, in many sections, because the scant water supply has not been stored and made available for use, hardly enough for the maintenance of civilized life.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 0428064957
- ISBN 13 9780428064952
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages38
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an insightful look into the ambitious Reclamation Program of 1948-1954, a comprehensive plan for developing the arid lands and water resources of the Western United States. It presents a detailed analysis of regional studies conducted by the Bureau of Reclamation, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in transforming the region into a hub of agricultural productivity and economic growth. The author delves into the intricate relationship between water availability and land development, emphasizing the need for harnessing the region's limited water supply through innovative technologies and interregional cooperation. The book explores the significance of hydropower generation in financing these ambitious projects, recognizing its role in not only providing electricity but also in making the program financially feasible. Ultimately, the book underscores the transformative potential of the Reclamation Program, not just in terms of increased food production and economic prosperity, but also in shaping the social and environmental fabric of the Western United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780428064952_0
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