Report of Archaeological Investigations, Isle Royale National Park

• Main Author: Martin, Patrick E.
• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: the Digital Archaeological Record
• Subjects: Archaeological Overview; Reconnaissance / Survey; Site Evaluation / Testing; Warren House; Washington Club House; Brule House; East Caribou Island; Siskowit Mine Site; Windigo; Smithwick Mine; Minong Mine; Resource Extraction / Production / Transportation Structure or Features; Mine; Road, Trail, and Related Structures or Features; Trail; Archaeological Feature; Midden; Fauna; Metal; Mineral; Iron; Midden Deposit; Coal; American Fur Company; Sewer Line; Silver; Construction / Maintenance; Rock Harbor Dormitory; Davidson Island Water System; Daisy Farm Shelters; Brule/Washington Clean-up at Windigo; Small Boat Cove Improvements at Mott; Replacement of Airline Gas Line at Mott; Siskowit Mine Fence Repair; Rock Harbor Campground Rehabilitation; Relocation of Fuel Tanks at Rock Harbor; Relocation of Weather Station at Mott; Copper Pits; Aboriginal Mining Pits; Davidson; Boat Cove; Davidson Island
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.6067:XCV8KP849R_meta$v=1494454115841

An archaeological examination was undertaken of several proposed construction/maintenance projects within Isle Royale National Park. The field examinations were conducted during the period May 15 to May 19, in cooperation with National Park staff, with logistical arrangements handled by Park Naturalist Bruce Weber and Maintenance Supervisor Bo Bohannon. This report will describe the methods and results of the fieldwork, will discuss the significance of the findings, and will make some specific recommendations for management actions.