Ground Disturbance Monitoring (Investigation Type)

Observations and investigations conducted during any ground disturbing operation carried out for non-archaeological reasons (e.g. construction, land-leveling, wild land fire-fighting, etc.) that may reveal and/or damage archaeological deposits.

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Building a Village: Excavations at La Villa (2016)
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The Hohokam village was one of the largest pre-Classic settlements in the Phoenix Basin. The recorded site boundary covers more than 80 acres, extending from the edge of the Salt River floodplain northward. Founded during the Vahki phase (A.D. 500-650), when settlement aggregated around two large plazas, the village thrived until the Santa Cruz phase (A.D. 850950), when people began to leave the village, possibly settling in villages further down the canal system. Final abandonment occurred...


Building Demolition and Soil Removal at 40CF241, the Incinerator for Camp Forrest Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee (2009)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Shawn Chapman.

The purpose of this document is to outline the background for site 40CF241, the Camp Forrest incinerator, and present a summary of building demolition and soil removal.


A Class I Cultural Resource Literature Review of 11.97 Acres for the Arioso City Lofts Development in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (2016)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Peg Davis. Douglas R. Mitchell.

AEI Consultants plans to develop an 11.97-acre parcel of privately owned land for a proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD). New construction is planned in the northwest portion of the Area of Potential Effect. At the request of AEI Consultants, Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. (ACS) conducted a Class I literature review of the project area to provide an inventory and assessment of cultural resources that might be affected by the proposed undertaking. The parcel...


A Class III Archaeological Survey for the Well 287 Project in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (2013)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Reese A. Cook.

This report presents the results of a Class III archaeological survey for the Well 287 Project. The project entails the installation of two 16-inch diameter reclaimed water and sewer transmission lines. The archaeological investigation was requested by COP to comply with ASLD Right-of-Way (ROW) application No. 16-116992. No significant cultural resources were found within the APE.


A Class III Cultural Resource Survey and Archaeological Monitoring of 12.3 Acres for the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department Property Clean-up Project, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (2010)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Paige B. Florie. Thomas E. Jones. Deborah L. Ferguson. Joanne C. Tactikos.

The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department plans to begin property protection and safety measures at a 12.3-acre parcel in Phoenix. Before ground-disturbing activities could begin, the City of Phoenix Archaeology Office requested that a cultural resource survey be conducted to identify and evaluate any cultural resources that might be present within the project area. Based on the results of this survey, archaeological monitoring was recommended. ACS conducted that monitoring, as well...


Confirmed Tracks (2016)
DATASET Will Russell.

Data on confirmed racetracks


Continued Archaeological Monitoring Within the Area Bounded by 7th Avenue (Phase B) for the Replacement of a Water Main and Fire Hydrants, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (2010)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Korri Turner.

The COP Archaeology Office reviewed this project and provided recommendations in a January 10, 2007 Archaeological Assessment Form. The COP Archaeology Assessment notes that two prehistoric archaeological sites (P:2:8 [GP] and AZ T:12:148 [ASM] / La Villa) are partially located within the project area, a third site (AZ T:12:21 [PG]) is located within 250 ft. of the project area, and several prehistoric canals are also plotted within the project area. The COP Archaeology Office recommended that...


Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Survey Report for PIN 1036.01.101, Route 351 over Poestenkill, Village of Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, New York, MCD #08310 (2003)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael Boyle. Charles Fisher. Mark LoRusso.

This report includes prehistoric and historic background research, in advance of project PIN 1036.01.101. Archaeological fieldwork was conducted within the proposed project area in May 2003 to locate cultural material, and/or features and assess soil integrity. Testing was carried out by hand excavated Shovel Test Pits (STPs) measuring in all undisturbed areas within the current project boundaries. A total of 26 STPs were excavated within the current project boundaries. Two historic sites were...


A Cultural Resource Survey Report for An Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey/ Architectural Survey, PIN 1097.04.101, MCD 08343, NY 9J, NY 150, Village of Castleton, Rensselaer County, New York, Volume 1 (2002)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Scott Cardinal. Nancy L. Davis. Mark LoRusso.

This report describes the results of an archaeological and architectural reconnaissance survey conducted for PlN 1097.04.101 in the Town of Castleton-on-Hudson, Rensselaer County New York, for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The proposed project involves improvements to the drainage and resurfacing of a section of NY Route 9J (North and South Main Street) and NY Route 150 (Scott Avenue) in the village of Castleton. The project description and survey limits were provided...


A Cultural Resource Survey Report of 204 Acres along for the Northern Parkway, near El Mirage, Maricopa County, Arizona (2012)
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MCDOT plans to expand and extend Northern Parkway to be a parkway with grade-separated intersections at major cross streets to eliminate traffic signals and provide a higher-speed, higher-capacity, east-west route in the northwestern portion of the Phoenix metropolitan area where no freeways are planned. The current cultural resources assessment is in support of the Northern Parkway construction project, including geotechnical investigations. Before ground disturbance can begin, pursuant to the...


Cultural Resources Investigations along Reaches 1 and 2 of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Rehabilitation, Florence, Arizona
PROJECT Andrea Gregory. USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office.

In accordance with the provisions of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act, the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) assisted the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) prior to the rehabilitation of portions of the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a Bureau of Indian Affairs water delivery system that serves both the Gila River Indian Community and SCIDD. The project area extends along the current and realigned...


Cultural Resources Investigations along Reaches 1 and 2 of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Rehabilitation, Florence, Arizona: Artifact Analysis Data (2022)
DATASET Brad Dilli. Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd..

In accordance with the provisions of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act, the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) assisted the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) prior to the rehabilitation of portions of the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a Bureau of Indian Affairs water delivery system that serves both the Gila River Indian Community and SCIDD. The project area extends along the current and realigned...


Cultural Resources Investigations along Reaches 1 and 2 of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Rehabilitation, Florence, Arizona: Photo Log and Contact Sheets (2022)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Jennifer Rich. Walter R. Punzmann. Lesley Rodriguez. Jacob Kovalchik. Brittany McClain. Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd..

n accordance with the provisions of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act, the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) assisted the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) prior to the rehabilitation of portions of the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a Bureau of Indian Affairs water delivery system that serves both the Gila River Indian Community and SCIDD. The project area extends along the current and realigned...


Cultural Resources Investigations along Reaches 1 and 2 of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Rehabilitation, Florence, Arizona: Project Area Shapefiles (2022)
GEOSPATIAL Matthew Gill. Brad Dilli. Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd..

In accordance with the provisions of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act, the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) assisted the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) prior to the rehabilitation of portions of the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a Bureau of Indian Affairs water delivery system that serves both the Gila River Indian Community and SCIDD. The project area extends along the current and realigned...


Cultural Resources Investigations along Reaches 1 and 2 of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Rehabilitation, Florence, Arizona: Report (2022)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Lourdes Aguila. Peg Davis. Andrea Gregory. Gary A. Huckleberry. John Jones. Thomas Jones. Jacob Kovalchik. Brittany McClain. Walter R. Punzmann. Jennifer Rich. Lesley Rodriguez. Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd..

In accordance with the provisions of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act, the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) assisted the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) prior to the rehabilitation of portions of the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a Bureau of Indian Affairs water delivery system that serves both the Gila River Indian Community and SCIDD. The project area extends along the current and realigned...


Cultural Resources Investigations along Reaches 1 and 2 of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Rehabilitation, Florence, Arizona: Site Boundary Shapefiles (2022)
GEOSPATIAL Matthew Gill. Brad Dilli.

In accordance with the provisions of the 2004 Arizona Water Settlement Act, the Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office (PXAO) assisted the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) prior to the rehabilitation of portions of the San Carlos Irrigation Project, a Bureau of Indian Affairs water delivery system that serves both the Gila River Indian Community and SCIDD. The project area extends along the current and realigned...


Cultural Resources Monitoring of Borrow Test Pits and Bore Holes for the Salt River Project Fence Lake Mine and Transportation Corridor, Catron County, New Mexico (2003)
DOCUMENT Full-Text DMG Four Corners Research, Inc..

This project was sponsored by Salt River Project (SRP) on lands owned by SRP, New Mexico State Trust lands, and private lands. The lead agency in the project was the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Socorro Field Office, New Mexico. The project was assigned Four Comers Research Archaeological Project Number 03-52, under SRP P.O. No. 0000115970. The project consisted of cultural resources monitoring of eight borrow test pits and four bore holes, dug for the purpose...


Cultural Resources Monitoring of Borrow Test Pits and Bore Holes for the Salt River Project Fence Lake Mine Transportation Corridor, Apache County, Arizona (2003)
DOCUMENT Full-Text DMG Four Corners Research, Inc..

In preparation for construction of the Salt River Project (SRP) Fence Lake Mine Transportation Corridor in eastern Apache County, Arizona, sediment and rock core samples were collected using a drill/ coring rig and backhoe to test possible borrow and gravel materials to construct the railroad bed. Eleven test pits and one bore hole location were monitored for cultural resources. Additionally, eight access routes leading to test pits were surveyed; the other test pits and single bore hole...


Cultural Resources Monitoring of Construction Activities at the West Building (16EBR165) and West Parking Garage, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2001)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Sara A. Hahn. Thurston Hahn, III.

Archaeological investigations of the West Building and the West Parking Garage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. were conducted by Coastal Environments, Inc. (CEI), between June 1999 and August 2000. These investigations were performed relative to monitoring of machine excavations conducted during the construction of the West Building and the West Parking Garage. The combined project areas of both buildings encompass approximately 4.94 ha (2 ac). The current archaeological investigations were conducted...


A Cultural Resources Survey for the Proposed El Paso Natural Gas 2039 Line Relocation/Removal, Southwest Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (1999)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Lourdes Aguila.

At the request of Sheila F. Castellano of El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG), Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. (ACS) conducted a cultural resources survey of approximately 234 acres of private land for the proposed EPNG 2039 pipeline relocation/removal project. The survey, conducted under non-collection permit 99-15BL issued by Arizona State Museum (ASM), was to provide an inventory and assessment of cultural resources that might be impacted by the construction. One new archaeological...


A Cultural Resources Survey of 19.21 Acres and Geotechnical Monitoring for the Proposed Construction of Cabins, Roads, and Parking Lot at Patagonia Lake State Park near Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona (2017)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Grant Fahrni.

Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) requested Logan Simpson conduct a Class III cultural resources inventory of approximately 19.21 acres located on the south side of Patagonia Lake within Patagonia Lake State Park, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The survey and monitoring were conducted to facilitate ASPT’s proposed plan to construct several cabins with associated access roads and a parking lot. The survey consists of two distinct project areas—one for the proposed development and one for a...


Data Recovery at AZ T:12:413(ASM) for the Roeser Haciendas Development Project, Phoenix, Arizona (2016)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Douglas R. Mitchell.

The site (AZ T:12:413[ASM]) was recommended as eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Avoidance to the site was not feasible so data recovery was conducted under an existing City-approved Plan, entitled “General Historic Properties Treatment Plan for Archaeological Projects Within the Boundaries of the City of Phoenix, Arizona” (Montero et al. 2008). A Supplemental Data Recovery Work Plan submitted to the City (see Mitchell 2011) was approved and implemented. As a...


Data Recovery Report, North End of the Frank Luke Addition, Site AZ T:12:1 (ASM), La Ciudad, City of Phoenix (2012)
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Archaeological data recovery was conducted in the north end of the Frank Luke Addition in the City of Phoenix within a portion of the Hohokam site of La Ciudad, also known as AZ T:12:1 (ASM). This is a report on data recovery conducted in the north end of the project area. The excavations documented a borrow pit reused as a reservoir (Feature 32), an irrigation lateral (Feature 27), a small field house (Feature 29), five extramural pits and thermal features, and two pits containing historic...


The Discovery of Conquistador Hernando De Soto’s 1539 Encampment (2012)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Fred White.

The College of Central Florida - New World Archaeology Series Documentary Interviews with: Dr. Jerald T. Milanich, Curator Emeritus in Archaeology of the Florida Museum of Natural History Dr. Michele C. White, Clinical Professor University of Florida, Bioarchaeologist and Excavation Team, 1539 De Soto Project Site Dr. Alan M. Stahl, Curator of Numismatics, Princeton University Ethan A. White, Site Survey, Grid Layout and Excavation Team, 1539 De Soto Project Site, University of...


The Discovery of the Lost Mission of San Buenaventura De Potano (2012)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Fred White.

The College of Central Florida - New World Archaeology Series Documentary Interviews with: Dr. Jerald T. Milanich, Curator Emeritus in Archaeology of the Florida Museum of Natural History Dr. Michele C. White, Bioarchaeologist and Excavation Team,1539 De Soto Project Site Dr. Alan M. Stahl, Curator of Numismatics, Princeton University Ethan A. White, Site Survey, Grid Layout and Excavation Team, 1539 De Soto Project Site, Trinity Catholic Honors Program Dr. Ashley White,...