90-Archaeobotany of Five Sites Investigated during Phase II Testing of the Cedar Shores Development, Lake Villa, Illinois

Authors

William M. Cremin, Western Michigan University
Gregory R. Walz, Western Michigan University

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1990

Report of Investigations Number

90

Abstract

The Cedar Shores development in the Village oF Lake Villa occupies more 700 acres in Sections 28 and 33, Antioch Township, T46N R2DE, Lake County, Illinois. This is an area oF deep glacial tills, glacial outwash sands and gravels, and glacial lake deposits that Features gently sloping relieF and poorly deFined drainage patterns. Lying near and within the southern limits oF the project are three standing bodies oF water: Cedar, Deep and Sun lakes. The last lake, Sun, drains by way oF a small creek that Flows north across the study area to Loon Lake, lying outside the northern boundary oF the Cedar Shores development.