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Widewaters site

Woodland camp in Alger County, Michigan

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The Widewaters site, also designated 20AR245 , is an archaeological site located in Alger County, Michigan. The site dates from the Woodland period, and is situated on a terrace above the Indian River about 30 ft (9.1 m) from the water, about 0.62 mi (1 km) from the Bar Lake site. It was used as a camp, and is near a stand of wild rice. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

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2014

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Terraces
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Coordinates

46.23° N, -86.64° E