Published and upcoming books written By: Charles A. Koehler Jr.
Tracking the Historical Indian Trail in Otsego County Michigan
By: Charles A. Koehler Jr.
ISBN 979-8-9901634-0-9
LCCN 2024909992
Tracking the Ancient Caribou Hunters in Cheboygan County Michigan
By: Charles A. Koehler Jr.
ISBN 979-8-9901634-1-6
LCCN 2024927712
Tracking the Ancient Native Migration Pack Trail in Otsego County Michigan
By: Charles A. Koehler Jr.
Coming Soon Fall of 2025
Want to Know
About Me and The Trail Discoveries
About the Author and mapped trail discovery
I am not a professional Archeologist. I also am not a writer. So please forgive me for writing errors. I do have a strong passion for History. I have been researching the native peoples that have lived in our area of Northern Lower Michigan for well over 20 years at the time of this printing 2024. In over 20 years of having to self teach myself on how to fumble through and sift through the mountains of data in all there different forms in many different locations. 1000’s of hours, 1000’s of miles and 1000’s of my own dollars. One day I drove 400 miles round trip to the History Center in Lansing Michigan to search for survey maps of our area. I located two 1850 survey maps that had been digitalized for preservation. These two maps had been folded up and placed inside the surveyors’ pocket field notebooks. They sat folded up inside those books for about 170 years.
Gold Dipped Pewter
This pin was Gifted by Stacy Tchorzynski, Director of Archaeology for the State of Michigan, in recognition of my Indian trail work. Her acknowledgment of the importance of this work to Michigan and archaeology adds merit and credibility to my efforts.
Research
This section highlights the extensive research that uncovered the rich historical information embedded within these trails. These trails, mostly unknown to modern-day researchers, hold a treasure trove of historical significance. One trail, in particular, was entirely unknown until now.
The history of Native people after European contact is relatively well-documented. However, the information is scattered across many sources, written by numerous authors. It takes years of dedicated reading and research across diverse forms and locations to gather and connect this information.
Researching pre-written history requires a unique approach. The clues are often artifacts or remnants unintentionally left behind, not originally meant for historical documentation.
By conducting intensive research, I discovered these trails, proving them to be a historical treasure trove. In my region, the prevailing belief was that there was nothing significant to research in this area, merely pathways people walked through. My findings challenge that notion and pave the way for specialists to explore further and uncover even more.
My New and Original
Discoveries!
Discover how the ancients used 3 different trap locations along a possible world record 7-mile long. caribou drive hunting lane in Cheboygan and Otsego County, Michigan, maybe more than 9,000 years ago.
Read in my books about my new and original discoveries, never before seen.
Article
News & Blog
My news and blog section is where we share our passion for uncovering historical information about the lives of the Indigenous people in Northern Lower Michigan. Through in-depth articles, we attempt to unravel the pre History and Historical Events, Discoveries, Migration trails, and the enduring legacies of cultures, clans, Bands the tribes such as the Paleo, Archaic, Laurel complex, Peninsular Woodland, Anishinaabe, Potawatomi, Chippewa, Ojibwae, Ottawa, Odawa, Wendat, Huron, Tionontati, Petun, Wyandot. and the Iroquois Federation. During their Historical Journey in Northern Lower Michigan.
The Rich History of Clans, Bands, and Tribes in Northern Lower Michigan
Discover the rich History of the Clans, Bands and Tribes such as the Chippewa, Ottawa and Anishinaabe. By exploring their
Exploring Paleo, Archaic, and Woodland Cultures in Cheboygan and Otsego County Michigan
Understand the lives of early humans in Michigan, Focusing on Paleo, Archaic, and Woodland Cultures and their influence through history.
Caribou Hunting Drive Lane History
Explore the role of the Caribou hunting Drive lane in Native American life and its archaeological significance in Michigan History.
Hear From History Lovers
Honest Testimonials
Through my research, I’ve built a community of curious and appreciative readers. Their testimonials celebrate our shared journey into Michigan Archaeology.
