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The
south end of the Lake Meredith National Recreation area was a central point in Panhandle prehistorical activity. This map shows only several of hundreds of sites along the Canadian River. |
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This
small Juniper tree on a hilltop near Mullinaw Creek represents a point from which all the prehistoric sites in the area can be viewed. A signal from the small fire pit behind it can be seen for miles. |
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McDowell
Creek is a tributary that flows into the Canadian River. The creeks activity created Big Canyon which was a center of activity among the Antelope Creek culture. Hunting and agriculture were key features of the Plains Village Indians. Possible areas of cultivation can be seen at the foot of the hills in the center of the image. |
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Looking
south from Mullinaw Creek along the Canadian River from the lone cedar, the bridge at Hwy 287 is only a few miles away. |
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This
open campsite just south of Point 25 is littered with flint flakes and remnants of fire pits. The site has probably been used for at least 1000 years. |
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The site has about four open fire pits and a trash pit. |
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This late 19th century stone structure along the Canadian River was constructed with stones taken from the 1000 year old prehistoric site Point 25 nearby. |
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This
hand drawn site map of Point 25 was made by the excavation party of F.E.
Green in the mid 1960's when many of the sites were excavated prior to
the completion of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area in 1964. The publication, Report on Archaeological Salvage in the Sanford Reservoir Area, can be bought at the Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument Headquarters. |
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Site
Point 25 sits alone atop a hill along the lower elevations just above
the Canadian River. The lone tree can be seen on the ridgeline in the
distance. |
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Toni Derrick sits in room 1 of point 25. Not only was the structure used as protection from the weather and for storage, it was also used as a burial site as well. Numerous human remains were discovered buried inside by archaeologists. |
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Site point 25 and other sites are just a short walk across the Canadian River from Mullinaw Crossing. |