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2006:5). The study area under consideration is entirely within the Pineywoods,<br />

but the Hasinai Caddo undoubtedly utilized all of these zones.<br />

The Pineywoods is a relatively homogenous zone with rolling hills well<br />

dissected <strong>by</strong> a dendritic drainage system, and it is part of the larger southeastern<br />

US mixed pine‐hardwood forest (Gould 1962:8). There is some variation,<br />

however, between the small level natural prairies and the more hilly areas. Based<br />

on the distinctive differences in physiography, flora, fauna, and soils, Creel and<br />

others (Creel 1982a:14‐17; Keller 1974; Sullivan and Dixon 1971) have noted that<br />

three principal microenvironments presently exist in the study area: riparian,<br />

bottomlands, and uplands. These microenvironments probably existed in the<br />

area during the period of Hasinai Caddo settlement as well (Ibid.).<br />

Figure 2.2. The Natural Setting and the Neches River Basin<br />

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