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Penfield: The surface is rolling, except in the west, where 

 it is quite broken. Irondequoit River flows through the southwest 

 corner and Irondequoit Bay forms a part of the western boundary. 

 The soil is drift sand over clayey loam. 



Products: Potatoes, cabbage, corn, grain, and some dairy 



products. 

 Average values of farm land range from $75 to $150 an acre. 



Perixtox : The surface is uneven, an elevated portion from 

 the south terminating near the center. Baker and Turk hills are 

 the highest points in the county. The town is drained by the 

 headwaters of Irondequoit Creek and its branches. The soil 

 is a sandy and gravelly loam. 



Products: Potatoes, grains, wheat, corn, some cabbage, and 



dairying. 

 Average values of farm land range from $100 to $150 an 

 acre. 



Pittsford : The surface is undulating, with a gentle inclina- 

 tion toward the north. Irondequoit Creek flows through the north- 

 eastern corner, and Allen's Creek through the northwest. In 

 the north the soil is sandy, and in the south it is mixed with 

 silt and gravel. 



Products: Potatoes, cabbage, grains, and dairy products. 

 Average values of farm land range from $100 to $150 an 

 acre. 



Riga : The surface is level or gently undulating. Black Creek, 

 a dull sluggish stream, flows east through the center. The soil 

 is a sandy and silty loam. 



Products : Wheat, oats, barley, corn, potatoes, cabbage, beans, 



and alfalfa. 

 Average values of farm land range from $75 to $150 an acre. 



Rush : The surface is rolling, with a western inclination. 

 Genesee River forms the western boundary. Honeoye Creek 

 flows west through the town. The soil is a sandy, calcareous loam 

 on the uplands and a rich alluvium on the the flats. 



