It contains extensive woodlands providing lumber with which to build, and rich top soil in which crops flourish, capable of supporting a large population. Minerals are here, from gypsum to iron to molybdenum, undergirding a diverse industrial complex. Even the stone is good, testified to by enduring monuments and building facades. The climate is most agreeable. Although varying from place to place, all sections are livable and productive.
Rainfall is sufficient, and rivers of all sizes distribute water, people, and products.
Lots of oil, natural gas, and coal have been discovered here, which have fueled our industrialized economy. More modern fuels, like uranium and geothermal, abound here as well. And there is grandeur in the scenery from mountain majesty to pounding waves. Native people living here melded with a rich diversity of immigrants into the American people, renowned for their work ethic and burning desire to carve out a good life for themselves and their children. By and large, our ancestors were honest people, respectful of the rights and values of others.