Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals

The work examines prehistoric land routes in the interior of North America by tracing pathways created by mound-building peoples and large game, particularly the buffalo. Drawing on archaeological maps, regional surveys, and a comparative method, it shows that many earthworks and settlements occur inland along lesser streams and watershed divides rather than beside major rivers, and analyzes highland site selection, watershed migrations, and early travel practices. A later section reviews buffalo range and habits and how animal trails became human thoroughfares, while maps and illustrations are used throughout to support the spatial and cultural interpretations.