At Lakes island, where there is now a garbage incinerating plant, there were many evidences of native occupancy, some having been observed by Thoreau and mentioned in his letters. 80 Rossville (Map I). A shellheap, with evidences of vary ancient existence, was explored by Alanson Skinner. 81 Sandy ground (Map I). At Bogardus Corners. A village-site was discovered by Alanson Skinner. S2 Woodrow (Map I). Along Sandy brook there are evidences of native occupancy spread over a considerable area, apparently forming an extension of the village at Bogardus Corners (81). 83. Ward point (Map I). Near Tottenville. This very extensive native station is evidenced by masses of debris, accumulated to a considerable depth and spread irregularly over many acres. Part of the site was explored in 1898 by George H. Pepper, who discovered a number of burials,and many objects have since been unearthed through further exploration by M. R. Harrington for the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. 86 Harbor hill (Map I) . An Indian site at the Harbor hill, at the golf links, was

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234 INDIAN PATHS disclosed by the explorations of Alanson Skinner. 87. Chelsea (Map I). At the junction of the Bloomfi.eld road and Union avenue, a native station with a burying-ground existed. 89. New Spring ville (Map I). On Corsons brook. A site reported, but not explored. 90. Simonsons brook (Map I). On the north side of Richmond creek. At the Ketchum mill-pond there are evidences of an occupied station. 91. Green ridge (Map I). A site is noted by Skinner near the Richmond plank road, between Journeay avenue and Annadale road. 92. Princes bay, Princess bay (Map I). An unexplored site at the bay, and another site marked by a shell-pit arid scattered objects on the shore halfway to the lighthouse, all indicate native stations, probably for fishing purposes. 93.