Lumber remained a main industry along the river, with the river powering the sawmills. Production was as high as 40 million feet in a year, but declined in the late 19th century to between 10 and 20 million feet per year (with a similar amount of lath also produced).
The lumber industry remained a significant presence along the river, with the river's power driving the sawmills. At its peak, production reached an impressive 40 million feet annually, but declined to between 10 and 20 million feet per year in the late 19th century, alongside a similar volume of lath.