Opal Phase (Temporal Keyword)

DOCUMENT Full-Text Linda Scott Cummings.

Site 48CR11356 is located west of the bank of Fillmore Creek and approximately 350 feet southwest of the earthen dike of Seaverson Reservoir. AMS Radiocarbon analysis on charcoal recovered from eight of the thermal features indicates multiple occupations spanning the Opal phase of the Archaic period (5690 ±30 years B.P. 4070 ±30 years B.P.), with more intensive use from approximately 5300–5200 years B.P. Soil samples representing Cultural Stratum II and the base of a feature beneath a piece...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Linda Scott Cummings.

Site 48SW19958 (21-WAS-008), situated on a narrow ridge and gentle north slope, overlooks Fillmore Creek to the east and moderately large tributaries of Fillmore Creek to the north and south. This site contained 21 scattered fire hearth features and various artifacts that included faunal bone, projectile points, and debitage. This multi-occupation site returned radiocarbon dates suggesting an estimated seven occupations during the Uinta phase of the Late Prehistoric and one occupation...