POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 42SA24852, 42SA24853, AND 42SA24889, SAN JUAN COUNTY, SOUTHEASTERN UTAH

Summary

Three archaeological sites in San Juan County, southeastern Utah, were examined for

pollen to identify plants processed both at the sites and in association with specific features. Site

42Sa24852, exhibits evidence of both Basketmaker III and Pueblo II occupations. A complex

habitation structure (Feature 4) contained several storage bins and a central hearth that were

sampled to better understand life and food processing of people living in the structure during

Basketmaker III times. The Pueblo II occupation is represented by a nearly square stone structure.

Site 42Sa24853 reflects a Basketmaker III or Pueblo I occupation. A pollen sample was collected

from an enigmatic feature in an effort to assist in identifying the purpose of the feature. Site

42Sa24889, occupied during Basketmaker III times, is represented by samples from a single

cooking pit. Pollen analysis at these sites was undertaken to shed light on economic activity at the

sites and also to assist in identifying the use of some of the features.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

Keywords

File Information