Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to search

Social Science Archaeology

The Prehistory of Lake Athabasca

An Initial Statement

by (author) James Vallière Wright

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 1975
Category
Archaeology
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772820294
    Publish Date
    Jan 1975
    List Price
    $11.99

Classroom Resources

Where to buy it

Description

The position of Lake Athabasca relative to the Plains, Boreal Forest, and Arctic physiographic zones, which have changed through time in response to climatic fluctuations, has resulted in cultures adapted to these three zones occupying areas of the lake during certain periods. During the later prehistory, the western half of the lake was exploited by a Plains-derived, bison hunting culture whereas the eastern half of the lake was exploited by a Boreal Forest-derived, caribou hunting culture.

About the author