MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT THE MALIN CREEK FISHING HOLE SITE, 24YE353, MONTANA

Summary

Eight samples from site 24YE353 on the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park,

Montana, were floated to recover charred macrofloral remains. These samples represent three

basin-shaped hearths and two concentrations of fire-cracked rock surrounded by flat river cobbles

found on a living surface. Lithic artifacts were found from 0 to 40 cm below the surface, and

Avonlea (A.D. 250-1000), Pelican Lake (1000 B.C. to A.D. 200), and McKean (3500-1000 B.C.)

points were mixed throughout the deposit. Macrofloral analysis will be used to recover charcoal

for radiocarbon analysis and to provide information on plant resources utilized by the site

occupants, as well as types of wood burned as fuel.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

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