It was productive from the early 19th century to the 20th century. The river water powered the grist mill, saw mill, shingle mill, and a carding mill. The remains of the mill-pond dam can be seen on the right side as you cross the bridge. Two of the grist mill grinding stones serve as the Museum doorsteps. As you pass through Centre Rawdon, you can see the hillside on the right where gold was mined at one time.
Nothing remains there to mark the operation.