Indian Mounds Lab

The creek bed that we encountered in lab was quite remarkable. It was really interesting to see all the different shades and colors of the stone along the bank. It was also interesting how the water had carved through it. The rock looked very solid and sturdy but it was actually just a sand stone that was easy to break apart and therefore easy for the water to cut through. This phenomenon can be seen on a much larger scale at Providence Canyon in Lumpkin, GA.

We also talked about the transition from the Piedmont region to the Coastal Plain region that occurs in this area. From the top of the temple mound we could physically see the change from hills to flat plains. This made the area of macon and other fall line cities such as Augusta a prime location for early civilizations. One major reason for this is the water access. The rivers in this area connect to the coast and were the fartherst point north that laarge ships could navigate inland. Any farther north than this and the rivers became too small for a lot of boats. This made these areas major areas of trade and commerce which aided in the development of civilizations.

Georgia Zones and Fall Line