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streams are Otter and Fish creeks, tributaries of Black River. 

 In the eastern part are several small lakes, the largest of which 

 is Brantingham Lake, a favorite summer resort and an excellent 

 place for hunting and fishing. The soil is principally a light, 

 sandy loam, too sandy for raising large crops. The land that i3 

 adjacent to the river can be made very productive, but when 

 located a few miles back is very unproductive. The only hops 

 grown in the county at present are grown at Greig. 



Products: Oats, corn, barley, buckwheat and potatoes. 



Average values of farm land range from $1 to $70, possibly 

 $100 for river bottom lands. 



Harrisburg : This town lies on the slate hills and limestone 

 terraces northwest of the center of the county. Its general 

 inclination is toward the northeast, the southwestern corner being 

 300 to 500 feet above Black River. Its surface is generally 

 rolling, but in the southwest it is moderately hilly. The elevation 

 varies from r,200 to 1,700 feet above sea level. Deer River and 

 tributaries are the principal streams. The soil is generally a 

 rich loam, largely mixed with disintegrated limestone and slate. 

 This is a very good potato and* dairy section, but without the 

 facilities of railroad transportation. 



Products : Hay, oats, barley, corn and potatoes. 



Average values of farm land range from $10 to $60. 



Highmarket : This town- lies on an elevated slate region west 

 of Black River. Its principal inclination is toward the southeast. 

 The surface is rolling in the south and east, but broken and 

 moderately hilly in the north and west, the general elevation being 

 from 1,600 to 2,000 feet. Its streams are Fish Creek and 

 branches. The soil is mixed with disintegrated slate and is best 

 adapted to pasturage, dairying, and potatoes. 



Products : Hay, oats, corn, potatoes and millet. 



Average values of farm lands range from $10 to $50 an acre. 



Lewis : This township lies on the elevated plateau in the 

 southern angle of the county, the highest points rising 1,700 feet 

 above sea level. The surface is generally rolling, but broken and 

 hilly in the west. The principal streams are Fish Creek and the 



