1934 Report Mississippi Valley Committee PWA Gov Printing Office Maps Hardcover

Discover a pivotal piece of American history with this original 1934 Report of the Mississippi Valley Committee of the Public Works Administration. This comprehensive document offers an in-depth look at the planning and conservation efforts for the Mississippi River and its vast basin during the New Deal era. It was submitted to Harold L. Ickes, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works.  This important historical volume is richly illustrated with numerous fold-out maps, charts, and diagrams, providing detailed insights into water resources, land use, flood control, and economic development strategies. A valuable resource for historians, environmentalists, and collectors of government documents, it sheds light on the foundational principles of modern resource management in the United States. Explore the vision that shaped the future of a vital American region.