Environmental History of Hovey Lake, Southwestern Indiana

Thomas L Chrisman, Donald R Whitehead, Thomas L Crisman

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Abstract

Studies of pollen stratigraphy in conjunction with available information on floodplain sedimentation and rates of channel migration indicate that Hovey Lake is a recent feature, having originated between 600 and 700 years ago. Land-use practices in the region have had a significant effect on rates of sedimentation in the lake. The pre-1830 rate was 0.74 cm/year; the post-1830 rate is 2.45 cm/year. During the history of the lake the regional forests have been constant in composition, while shoreline vegetation has changed appreciably. Cypress became abundant on the lakeshore about 150 years ago.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe American Midland Naturalist
Volume93
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1975

Keywords

  • Pollen
  • Floodplains
  • Oxbow lakes
  • Lakeshores
  • Fluvial channels
  • Fluvial deposition
  • Sediments
  • Prairies
  • Land clearing

Disciplines

  • Earth Sciences

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