A review of conditions and trends regarding soil and water resources of rural nonfederal lands of the United States is presented in this publication. Maps, charts, and graphs illustrate the data collected on various aspects of soil and water use and practice. Topic areas considered include: (1) land use patterns; (2) classes of land; (3) croplands; (4) erosion problems and prevention techniques; (5) rangelands; (6) forest lands; (7) reclaimed surface-mined land; (8) wetlands; (9) water use and problems; (10) surface water; (11) groundwater; (12) irrigation and (13) water pollutants. (ML)