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         Land Use:  Historic Census- Ag. Land in Sheepscot Counties 1850-1997 | 
     
 
 
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   Caption:  This chart shows the percent of improved farmland/cropland for the Sheepscot counties for the years 1850-1997. Peak agricultural activity occurred in the mid 19th century and has been declining ever since. The US Geological Survey compiled the data from US Bureau of Census records. See Info Links for more background information.
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