Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier Project: Survey and Mapping of an Apache Site along Aravaipa Creek, Pinal County, Arizona
Author(s): Walter R. Punzmann; William B. Kessel
Year: 1999
Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) directed Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. (ACS) to survey and map an Apache site which maybe impacted by the construction of a staging area for a proposed Central Arizona Project fish barrier on Aravaipa Creek.
The site was previously identified by a Reclamation archaeologist as containing a one-room cobble-walled structure, approximately 24 deflated rockpiles, at least two depressions, and a light artifact scatter. A consultation with Apache elders confirmed that the site was an Apache burial ground, and that the rockpiles represented burials. ACS performed the survey to define the limits of the site in order to determine if or how much of the area can be utilized by the construction effort. The project involved a walkover inspection of the site; identification of site boundaries, features, and artifacts; recording and photographing the features and diagnostic artifacts; mapping the site with a total station; and performing a survey of the bench north of Aravaipa Road to determine if this area fell within site boundaries. In total, 111 features and 188 artifacts or artifact clusters were identified. The features included rock cluster burials, possible rock cluster burials, fire rings, and other rock scatters. Artifacts consisted primarily of lithic fragments and historic cans. Diagnostic projectile points indicated a possible span of occupation dating from the Archaic period. The site was given number BOR-ARV98-1.
Cite this Record
Aravaipa Creek Fish Barrier Project: Survey and Mapping of an Apache Site along Aravaipa Creek, Pinal County, Arizona. Walter R. Punzmann, William B. Kessel. Tempe, Arizona: Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd. 1999 ( tDAR id: 393844) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8NG4SHH
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Keywords
Material
Ceramic
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Chipped Stone
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Fauna
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Glass
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Ground Stone
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Metal
Site Name
BOR-ARV98-1
Site Type
Isolated Artifact
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Isolated Feature
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Rock Alignment
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Structure
Investigation Types
Reconnaissance / Survey
Geographic Keywords
04021 (Fips Code)
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Aravaipa Creek
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San Carlos Reservation
Spatial Coverage
min long: -110.644; min lat: 32.824 ; max long: -110.603; max lat: 32.859 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office
Sponsor(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office
Repository(s): Huhugam Heritage Center
Prepared By(s): Archaeological Consulting Services, Ltd.
Submitted To(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office
Record Identifiers
Bureau of Reclamation Delivery Order No.(s): 98-PA-32-02810-D007
ACS Project No.(s): 98-357
NADB document id number(s): 3200082
Bureau of Reclamation Contract No.(s): 1425-97-CS-32-02810
NADB citation id number(s): 000000335654
Notes
Redaction Note: Pages 2-3 have been redacted to protect the site location. Given the sensitive nature of this report, access is restricted.
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