Environmental History of Hovey Lake, Southwestern Indiana

Thomas L Chrisman; Donald R Whitehead; Thomas L Crisman

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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 language	American English
Journal	The American Midland Naturalist
Volume	93
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/2424118
State	Published - Jan 1 1975

Keywords

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

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Earth Sciences

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Environmental History of Hovey Lake, Southwestern Indiana

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