We recognize that such data should be collected by a general series of State and National surveys arranged in the order in which they will be most accurate and effective and that many of these are already in progress;
This Congress earnestly points out the following kinds of data of which the people have need and the approximate order in which it should be collected, namely:
1. A thorough geographical survey of public boundaries and cultural features.
2. Of the form or topography of the earth’s surface.
3. Of the geology, including the structure and economic deposits of the earth’s crust.
4. Of the kinds and distribution of soils in their relation to agricultural operations.
5. Of the climate in its local variations and relation to crops and industry.
6. Of the surface and underground water supply of the country in its local and regional relation, including flood and storage problems.
7. Of various biological, crop and forestry conditions and relations.
8. And of many other surveys of a more specialized character and local application which may be adequately carried forward on the basis outlined above.