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Abstract
J.W. Powells nineteenth century survey of the Intermountain West evaluated natural resources on the basis of both physical characteristics and cultural antecedents. Cultural antecedents affecting Powells survey reports included Mormon, Hispano, and Anglo–Coloradan settlements. Land use recommendations based on Mormon or Hispano agricultural adaptations to the region were initially rejected; others were later modified and incorporated into federal land management legislation. Powells Report is a useful classroom tool for illustrating the theme of human–environmental interaction and the importance of cultural and historical context in regional analysis.