Abstract

Previous investigation into late prehistoric Athapaskan occupation of the Old Crow Flats region, northern Yukon Territory, has centered on large riverside sites. These localities provided the occupants a subsistence centered on caribou interception at river crossings and fishing, and represent warm season inhabitation. Recent excavations at King Edward Spit-West (MkVm-1), a small, late prehistoric campsite, located in an upland environment approximately 30 Km. from the nearest river is discussed. With the aid of 19th century explorers accounts and ethnographic documentation, the occupation of MkVm-1 is examined in light of the late prehistoric subsistence cycle and seasonal utilization of resources,