Articles: American West Development

Towering 700 feet above the desert, the Hoover Dam is one of the most iconic and memorable structures in the American West. The Hoover Dam has been an essential source of water, power, tourism, and recreation for decades. The dam is such a solid fixture in US history that historians equate it to the Roman aqueducts and Egyptian pyramids. Today, it remains a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Why was the Hoover Dam built? Inspiration for the Hoover Dam […]