Su i.i.i van County 705 



Lumbebland: The surface is rugged and broken, and is prac- 

 tically covered with forest, which include several large game pre: 

 serves. 



Average values of farm land range from $10 to $35 an acre. 



Mam.vkating : The surface is occupied by tlie highlands 

 between Neversink and Shawangunk creeks. The soil is a sandy 

 and gravelly loam, in some places intermixed with clay. 



Products: Dairy products, hay, oats and potatoes. 



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



Neveesink: The surface is very hilly. It is watered by the 

 Neversink and its branches and by the Lackawanna or west branch 

 of the Rondout Creek. The soil is generally a gravelly loam. 

 Farming is done on a small scale, in most cases products being 

 only about sufficient to maintain a family. 



Average values of farm land range from $10' to $35 an acre. 



Rockland : The surface is very hilly. A chain of small lakes 

 that extend through the town affords many attractions for summer 

 visitors. Acid manufacturing is a prominent industry. 

 Products: Hay, rye, oats, potatoes, and beans. 

 Average values of farm land range from $20 to $40 an acre. 



Thompson: While this town lies on the highlands between 

 Neversink and Mongaup rivers, it is less hilly than most of the 

 towns in the county. These two rivers, with several small lakes 

 and streams, constitute, the waters of the town. The soil is a 

 reddish loam. 



Products: Dairy products, poultry, rye and oats. 



Average values of farm land range from $20 to $40 an acre. 



Tusten : The western and southern parts of this town are very 

 hilly and the eastern portion is occupied by a plateau. The soil 

 is a gravelly loam. 



Products: Poultry, rye, buckwheat, oats and lumber. 



Average values of farm land range from $20 to $40 an acre. 



MARKETING CONDITIONS 

 FACILITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION 



Railroads 

 The Erie Railroad extends through the Delaware River valley 

 the entire length of the western and southern borders of Sullivan 

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