Explore the Northwest’s farms, waters, and railways—and see how irrigation transform vast valleys.
This nonfiction visit to the region contemplates Montana, Idaho, and eastern Washington, revealing how rivers, climate, and smart farming turn sagebrush into productive land. It also highlights the Northern Pacific Railway’s role in moving crops from ranch and field to markets far and wide.
- Learn which valleys, crops, and practices drive irrigation success in the Bitter-root, Yakima, Gallatin, and surrounding regions
- See why alfalfa, dairy farming, apples, potatoes, and hops are central to local agriculture
- Understand how water rights, land values, and small parcel holdings shape farming communities
- Discover the towns and landscapes that illustrate a turning point in Northwest development
Ideal for readers of regional history, railroad heritage, and agricultural progress in the early 20th century.