GRAND PORTAGE
An Archeological Survey of Development Projects Within Grand Portage National Monument, Cook County, Minnesota 		NPS Logo

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Abstract

Acknowledgments

List of Figures

Introduction

Environment

     Geology and Soils of the Region
     Climate and Ecology of the Region

Culture History

     Prehistoric Occupations
     Historic Occupations

Previous Archeological Research

Current Research

     Field Methods
     Results of the Survey
          Facility Parcels
          Lakeshore Stabilization
          Canoe Warehouse Security Line
          Parking Lot Gate

Summary and Recommendations

References Cited

Appendix A. Maintenance Alternate # 1 Site Description

Appendix B. Artifact Inventories by Provenience



LIST OF FIGURES

Figure

1. Location of Grand Portage National Monument

2. View of reconstructed depot at Grand Portage from northeast

3. The Great Hall inside depot

4. Study area locations

5. Location of dump site within proposed visitor center/administration facility parcel

6. Location of Maintenance Alternate #1 site

7. Stabilized shoreline on lake (south) side of reconstructed depot (facing west)

8. Lake Superior shoreline scheduled for stabilization (facing east)

9. Proposed lakeshore stabilization area

10. Reconstructed canoe warehouse viewed through west palisade gate

11. Overflow parking lot, showing new gate

12. Detail of Maintenance Area #1 site

13. Testing at Maintenance Area #1 site (facing northeast)

14. North profile, Test Unit 1

15. North and east profiles, Test Unit 2


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