Archaeological Reconnaissance for the Proposed Construction of a Boat Launch Facility, Cherry Island, Wayne County, Michigan. Phase 1

摘要

Huron-Clinton Metroparks proposed to construct a boat launch facility at the north end of Cherry Island, Wayne County, Michigan. Prior to construction, the Parks division contracted with the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, for an archeological survey of about one acre. In 53 shovel tests and shoreline examination, the archeologists discovered a lithic scatter and one potsherd on the eastern shore of the island with indications of Archaic and Woodland period occupations. Private collectors had reported finding human burial remains eroding out of the shoreline, but none were found through this investigation. The archeologist recommended additional testing of undisturbed areas. The archeological collection including 54 prehistoric artifacts is stored at the Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan.