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points in the northern part of the county rising slightly above, 

 and the greater part of the southern end lying a little lower. 



The highest points in the county are Mt. Toppin in Preble 

 and the Truxton and Owego hills in Virgil and Harford, which 

 attain an elevation of 1,600 to 2,000 feet above .tide. The drain- 

 age of the county is mostly through the Tioughnioga River and its 

 principal branch, the Otselic River, these being tributary to the 

 Susquehanna. The drainage of the northwestern part reaches 

 Skaneateles Lake; that of the western part reaches Cayuga Lake: 

 and that of the southwestern part, through Owego Creek, reaches 

 the Susquehanna River. 



In Cortland County the underlying rocks consist of light-colored 

 shale and sandstone with occasional thin layers of limestone. 

 In the valleys are deep morainal deposits of mixed origin. The 

 valleys which converge near Cortland contain several areas which 

 are strongly influenced by limestone. Where the material was 

 deposited under lake conditions it is heavy in texture from the 

 surface downward and there is -little or no stone present. The 

 typical gravel terraces, however, consist of beds of gravel and 

 sand covered with a thin loam. 



DESCRIPTION BY TOWNSHIPS 

 Cixcixxatus: The surface consists of the narrow valley of 

 the Otselic River and the high ridges rising on either side. The 

 soil is generally a gravelly loam, best adapted to grazing. It is a 

 typical dairy township, milk being the principal product. 

 Products: Milk, cabbage, and potatoes. 

 Average values of farm land range from $25 to $35 an acre. 



Coetlaxdvili.e I The surface of much of the towm is level, 

 the hills being confined principally to the eastern and southern 

 parts. These hills are generally arable to their summits. The 

 Tioughnioga River flows through the central part of the town. 

 The soil is generally a sandy or gravelly loam. The Reed Brothers 

 of Cortland, who are large growers of cabbage, produce choice 

 cabbage seed. 



Products: Dairy products, cabbage, potatoes, and canning 



crops, including peas, beans, and beets. 

 Average values of farm land range from $55 to $75 per acre. 



