Various2018-05-092018-05-091889TRA-050-09-002http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/723016 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Of 1,000,000,000 acres of land in the United States about 6,000,000 are now under cultivation by irrigation and 120,00,000 altogether can be rendered arable by that method. Major Powell estimates that the construction of reservoirs, canals and other works necessary will cost at the rate of $10 an acre. Assuming that 100,000,000 acres are to be redeemed in this way the cost will aggregate $1,000,000,000."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.