CGRG Bibliography of Canadian Geomorphology
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Author : Allen, B.
Date : 2003.
Title : Alluring Algoma beaches.
Publication : CAA 2003. Current and Future Directions in Canadian Archaeology. 36th Annual Conference of the Canadian Archaeological Association, May 7-10, 2003. McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
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Abstract
Behind the mask of the rocky Thirty Thousand Islands of Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts in Ontario's northeastern Georgian Bay lie sporadic remnants of Algoma phase post glacial beaches. Tucked along the archipelago of that period are archaeological sites which are revealing influences from Lake Superior to the St. Lawrence Valley. Multicomponent Canadian Shield sites from Shebeshekong Bay to the Severn River reveal hints of geographically distant cultural influences. A northern Parry Sound site yielded a rare biconically drilled coal gorget similar to those found in glacial kames of the Ohio Valley. A Muskoka site of apparent Hopewellian influence had a mound with a fabric pouch, copper beads, raw copper, cache blades, blocked end tubular pipes and exotic cherts. All of these sites fall within the narrow range of elevations of Algoma phase raised beaches. This illustrated presentation will show provenienced artifactual evidence and call for a more intentional regional investigation. We stand a better chance of understanding the extent of Late Great Lakes-St. Lawrence cultural influences if we include thorough study of Algoma phase post glacial beaches as a future direction of the archaeological assessment of Georgian Bay.
Bibliography of Canadian Geomorphology