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The principal streams in the south are the north and west 

 branches of the Sacandaga River. In the north are the Raquette 

 and its tributaries. Graphite and quicklime are obtained. 



Morehouse: The surface is hilly and mountainous, with 

 numerous lakes extending through the valleys. The Eifth, Sixth, 

 Seventh and Eighth lakes of the Fulton Chain in the northern 

 part discharge their waters into Moose River. Several other 

 lakes are drained into West Canada Creek. 



Wblxs: The surface is intersected by mountain ranges 

 separated by deep, narrow valleys. The highest peak- are 3,000 

 to 3,300 feet high, and are covered by masses of naked rock. 

 Large deposits of iron ore are found, also traces of silver and 

 gold. The three branches of the Sacandaga unite in the southern 

 part, forming a large stream. The soil is light and sandy. 



MARKETING CONDITIONS 

 FACILITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION 



Railroads 



The Adirondack division of the New York Central crosses 

 the northwestern part of the county, leading southwest to Her- 

 kimer, where it connects with the main line, and running north- 

 east to all points north and east. 



A branch known as the Raquette Lake Railway enters the west 

 side of the county and extends to Raquette Lake. 



Improved Highways 



There are three sections of completed state and county high- 

 ways in the southern part of the county : one in the southwest 

 passes through !M"orehou=eville : a second in the south central part 

 extends from Piseco northeast to Speculator; a third in the south- 

 east extends north from Hope Valley through Hope and Wells. 

 In the northern part an improved highway extends east from 

 Grove into Essex County. 



Improved state and county highways in the county total 50 

 miles: 14 miles additional are under construction. 



