It was interesting to read Wallach's articles, although a bit outdated. I did some further research and found that sheep ranching isn't even mentioned as a industry anymore. I wonder if emminent domain took over and it went back to the "highest and best use of the land." According to Wallach, "recreation and wildlife production" that would generate more income. The writing on Taft and its boming oil industry along with the Green River are both nicely written, short yet concise, articles on regions. In accordance with Hart's article on the Art of Geography, I feel that these were presented as an overview of the areas including a bit of History, Economy, Geology and in an art form. Geography seems to tie all these elements together. I especially liked this sentence, poetically structured, which paints a picture for me of what the town in Green River, Wyoming looks like as of this writing: "Many old square-logged cabins of that day still stand, weathered handsomely, misleadingly peaceful." (Wallach) If you have ever travelled through that area, the high plains, you will totally understand the region. It is nothing like peaceful in the dead of winter. My car broke down in Fort Bridger one year in November when the wind was howling at 95 mph and the wind chill was -20F. Had to hitchhike with my then 2 year old child to a gas station (fortunately there was one close). Yet to study and understand these regions, one must fully appreciate all that is involved with them from the moment of their discoveries, and that is where Geographers step in and use their art.