Opulent History: Early years of Naumkeag Native Americans

Beginning with a series of this land's opulent history, here are maps of the ancient Nawmkeag Native American Territory.

A map drawn by Alonzo Lewis shows Naumkeag territory on the northern borders of old Lynn (with my highlights in color).  A red X marks the site of Camp Lion where there is an immediate threat to these woods by proposed development.  

Keep an eye on the borders between Lynn and Salem and then Peabody on different old maps.  The borders later changed c.1793, when Spring Pond was divided by three cities, so that the Spring would "slake the thirst" of travelers.

^{Also notice below the borderlines is a cluster of pointy hills or pines.  Both may of been the case.  A woman today who lives on one of the hills noticed a line of tall pines heading from east to west.  Some of the trees maybe cut today but a few are remaining.  Something to wonder.}

Another thing to wonder is, how did early colonial settlers in the mid 1600's (just after the settlement of the Natives) know that the Springs at Spring Pond were healing waters?

Here is a map of Indian Lands and Localities in Essex County, Massachusetts, shown under an overlay of current city boundaries.   The Naumkeag Native American tribe is shown within the borders of current day Salem.  Click on map to enlarge. This map was found on the Native American Deeds website here.

A Spring Pond resident has shared info that their son found 2 arrows in the woods.  This area could indeed be rich with Native American history to uncover.  Natives utilized elevated sites like Camp Lion, for hunting camps.  There is also indication through court documents on March 7, 1676, that a friendly Indian was slain here while camping near Spring Pond on the border.

We are hoping to find more evidence and archeological findings, to help protect the land. If anyone has interest in helping conduct research please contact peace@springpondwoods.com

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