Archaic Settlement
Seasonal Camps
Because areas near water were often rich in plant and animal resources, and because water is essential for survival, most large
Archaic camps in both the valley and uplands are situated near permanent sources of water. Archaic peoples still travelled over great distances to hunt and obtain necessary raw materials for tools, and consequently, smaller Archaic sites such as hunting stations, overnight camp sites, and fishing spots are also scattered across the landscape.
Technological innovations such as grinding stones and large food storage pits are indicative of longer-term occupations of resource-rich locations. By the middle of the Archaic period, these and other innovations may have even fostered establishment of permanent settlements near backwater lakes and streams.
