Abstract

Recent archaeological investigation of the inundated shoreline of Stave Reservoir have resulted in the identification of 28 lithic scatters. Artifact types from these sites suggest that at least some, and perhaps most, date to an early Holocene period. We will discuss the importance of landforms in terms of understanding the early lake, river, and marine environments associated with these sites. This discussion will also be useful in guiding future research associated with locating sites in the montane lake and river valleys of the Lower Fraser River drainage system