Influences on Northern Paiutes
l1860’s
ÜGold rush brought increased settlement
ÜAmerican civil war reduced military presence
ÜIncreased “encounters” with native Paiutes
ÜIncreased military presence after civil war
èFort Harney (Burns), Camp Alvord (E base of Steens
Mtn.), Camp Wright (Wright’s Point)
ÜNatives confined to reservation (1.8 M acres)