of sleighing, skating, etc. Summers are very pleasant, and spring
and fall delightful.

[Illustration: Plate No. 47.--A Ranch Scene in Lincoln County.]

[Illustration: Plate No. 48.--Harvest Time in Lincoln County.]

[Illustration: Plate No. 49.--View of Spokane River in Lincoln County,
Showing Possibility of Power Development.]

[Illustration: Plate No. 50.--Mason County Timber.]

[Illustration: Plate No. 51.--Dairy Scene in Mason County.]

[Illustration: 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
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first to be made productive, without doubt the fruits and cereals
will come into their own in time and furnish much of its wealth.

TRANSPORTATION.