Ancestral Menominee farmers grew corn, beans, and squash in earthen mounds on Michigan's Upper Peninsula over 1,000 years ago.
The discovery, using lidar technology, reveals the largest preserved archaeological field system in the eastern U.S.
These fields, created during the Little Ice Age, demonstrate advanced agricultural practices uncommon for the region’s climate and season.
The site’s significance was further underscored by finds of artifacts, indicating ancient use of household waste and wetland soil for cultivation.
This discovery provides new insights into the pre-colonial life and practices of indigenous communities in North America.
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