CHERT PROCUREMENT IN THE UPPER SKAGIT RIVER VALLEY OF THE NORTHERN CASCADE RANGE, 1993
CHERT PROCUREMENT IN THE UPPER SKAGIT RIVER VALLEY OF THE NORTHERN CASCADE RANGE, 1993
by Robert R. Mierendorf, North Cascades National Park Service Complex,
U.S. Department of Interior
The National Park Service (NPS) conducted an archeological survey and test excavations at a prehistoric archeological site, the Desolation Chert Quarry (45WH224), in the Ross Lake vicinity. The purpose of the test was to assess the significance of the quarry to the National Register of Historic Places.
GEOHAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE KLESILKWA DRAINAGE BASIN, 1993
GEOHAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE KLESILKWA DRAINAGE BASIN
by
Dr. James R. Goff,
Dr. Stephen R. Hicock,
Department of Geology,
The University of Western Ontario,
The purpose of this study is two-fold. First, to try to predict the effects of slope
and river processes on wildlife habitats downstream to help in managing the
preservation of the wilderness and wildlife habitat values of the area.
Second, to advise on wise recreational and hydroelectric use and management of land, water, and
ecosystems on both sides of the international border.
Hozomeen Video: A story about chert, identity, and landscape, 2010
Hozomeen: A story about chert, identity, and landscape, 2010
Produced by: Benjamin Drummond and Sara Joy Steele, bdsjs.com
Hozomeen: A story about chert, identity, and landscape from North Cascades National Park on Vimeo.
Gathering at Hozomeen
On September 12 and 13, 2009 the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission invited Washington and BC First Nations, archaeologists, anthropologist and other interested people to gather at International Point in the Upper Skagit Valley.
This two-day ‘Gathering at Hozomeen’ focused on understanding and honoring the long history of Indigenous Nation involvement in the Upper Skagit River Watershed.
The event included demonstrations of tribal and first nations traditional activities, tours on Ross Lake, interpretive walks, displays, speakers and celebration. Throughout the two-day program there were opportunities to share knowledge and stories about this unique mountain landscape.
The following video clip tells the story of Hozomeen Chert, a unique flint rock mined historically for tool-making only at Hozomeen Mountain and has been archaeologically re-discovered and documented in places like La Connor, Washington, Lytton, BC, Chilliwack, BC and others. These historic tribal and first nation peoples share a travel and trading history connecting them at Hozomeen.
Additional Materials:
- Lithic Stone Raw Materials Poster
- Hozomeen Gathering Press Release
- Hozomeen Gathering Grounds Map handout
A Gathering at Hozomeen from Vimeo.
Heritage Resource Inventory and Mitigation for the Ross Lake Provincial Park Campground Expansion Project, 1988
Heritage Resource Inventory and Mitigation for the Ross Lake Provincial Park Campground Expansion Project, 1988
Prepared by: Mike K. Rousseau,
Department of Archaeology, Simon Fraser University