CLIMATE.
The climate of the county is such as prevails generally in northeastern Washington—a couple of months of snow in winter, affording plenty of sleighing, skating, etc. Summers are very pleasant, and spring and fall delightful.
Plate No. 47.—A Ranch Scene in Lincoln County.
Plate No. 48.—Harvest Time in Lincoln County.
Plate No. 49.—View of Spokane River in Lincoln County, Showing Possibility of Power Development.
Plate No. 50.—Mason County Timber.
Plate No. 51.—Dairy Scene in Mason County.
Plate No. 52.—Oyster Beds in Mason County.
RESOURCES.
The bulk of the resources of this county are yet dormant. The mountains are full of minerals; timber is abundant; grassy hillsides are tempting to the sheep and cattle, while the soil is rich, and when tilled will be found to produce excellent crops. The county has a fine future for wealth from all these sources, and, while the mines are first to be made productive, without doubt the fruits and cereals will come into their own in time and furnish much of its wealth.