The county is well watered by Pine River and Willow Creek, both good millstreams, on which are several saw and grist mills. In addition to these streams, almost every farmer has what he calls a fountain, or flowing well, the water never freezing in the coldest weather in winter, and always sufficient to supply any amount of stock. The forests of the county contain all varieties of timber, such as are found in North America. Of the principal rivers and streams, Fox River on the south, Wolf River and Lake Poygan on the east are navigable. Pine River, Willow Creek and Mecan River are larger streams, and stocked with fish.
Small game is abundant.
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, at Berlin, is half a mile from the south line of the county, and will be extended through it. A large amount of hay is also raised. There are seven custom flouring mills, ten or more saw mills, and three carding machines in the county. All these would be well sustained.