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Hannibal: The surface is gently undulating, the average 

 elevation being about 400 feet. In the eastern part are several 

 swamps. The soil is a rich sandy and gravelly loam. 



Products: Dairy products, fruit and potatoes. 



The average value of farm land is $75 an acre. 

 Hastings: The surface is level or gently undulating, its 

 northern part being about 500 feet above sea level. Oneida River 

 forms part of the southern boundary. The soil is clayey, sandy, 

 and gravelly loam. In some -parts of the town it is difficult to 

 find fresh water by digging. Brine springs are found in several 

 localities. 



Products: Dairy products and. small fruits. 



The average value of farm land is $G5 an acre. 



Mexico : The surface is gently rolling. It is well watered by 

 numerous small streams. All parts of the town are arable. The 

 soil consists of clayey, sandy, and gravelly loam, and is very 

 productive. 



Products: Dairy products, hay and canning factory crops. 



The average value of farm land is $75 an acre. 



Mixetto: The surface is generally rolling, and the soil is a 

 gravelly loam, stony in some portions. 

 Products: Dairy products and fruit. 

 The average value of farm land is $35 an acre. 



Kew Haven : The surface is rolling and generally smooth. 

 It is watered by small stream flowing into Lake Ontario. The 

 soil is principally a sandy and gravelly loam. 



Products : Dairy products and fruit. 



The average value of farm land is $75 an acre. 



Orwell: The surface has a southwesterly inclination. The 

 eastern border is elevated from 300 to 500 feet above the western 

 border and 900 to 1,200 feet above tide. It is- moderately hilly 

 and in some places is considerably broken by deep ravines of the 

 streams. On Salmon River is a fall worthy of note, the precipice 

 being 110 feet high. The banks of the stream below the falls are 

 200 feet high. The soil is generally a gravelly loam. 



Products: Dairy products and wood. 



The average value of farm land is $40 an acre. 



