Jefferson County 373 



Antwerp: The surface is broken in the north and east by 

 rocky ridges parallel to the St. Lawrence. The southeastern 

 part is more level. The soil in the valleys is a clayey loam and 

 is very fertile. This is a rich dairy town. 



Products: Hay, oats, corn and potatoes. 



Average values of farm land range from $30 to $00 an acre. 



Brownville : The surface is level and gently undulating. 

 The soil is a clayey or sandy loam. Perch River enters the town 

 at the northeast corner and flows into Black River. It is a dull, 

 sluggish stream and much of the land along its course is flat and 

 in many places marshy. Brownville, on Black River, has an 

 excellent water power and is the seat of a large paper manufactur- 

 ing industry. 



Product.- : Hay, grain and corn. 



Average values of farm land range from $50 to $60 an acre. 



Cape Vincent: The surface is level or slightly undulating. 

 The soil is a clayey loam. Threemile and Mud creeks are the 

 principal streams. There are a number of sulphur springs in the 

 town. 



Products : Hay, oats, corn and potatoes. 



Average values of farm land range from $45 to $G0 an acre. 



Champion : The surface is broken and hilly. The most ele- 

 vated portions are the slate hills in the southern part, known as 

 " The Peak." From the summits of these hills, which are about 

 1,300 feet above tide, the land descends in broken and irregular 

 terraces to the Black River on the north. The northern part is 

 more level. The town is watered by numerous small streams, the 

 principal ones being Townsend and Deer Lick creeks. The soil 

 is generally a clayey loam, but. near the river in some places it is 

 sandy. 



Products: Hay, corn, potatoes, maple products and oats. 



Average values of farm land range from $20 to $75 an acre. 



Clayton : The surface is level or slightly rolling. This town 

 includes Grindstone and several small islands in the St. Lawrence. 

 Water lime has been manufactured in considerable quantities. 

 Clayton, situated at the mouth of French Creek, is largely engaged 

 in the lumber trade and ship building. 



