Sonoita Creek State Natural Area (Geographic Keyword)

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Archaeological Site Mapping at Coal Mine Spring, Sonoita Creek State Natural Area (AZSP), April 2010 (2010)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Jeremy Moss.

In April, 2010 a partnership between Sonoita Creek State Natural Area (SNA) and the National Park Service (Tumacacori National Historical Park) began when the manager of Sonoita Creek SNA, Jennifer Parks, approached me about conducting an archaeological survey of the new Coal Mine Spring addition north northwest of Lake Patagonia. The Coal Mine Spring area of Sonoita Creek State Natural Area had not been previously surveyed for archaeological sites. The total addition covers over 4,000 acres, so...


Trail Survey of Specific Areas of Patagonia Lake State Park, Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, Santa Cruz County, Arizona (2003)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Catherine B. Johnson.

Arizona State Parks proposes to add several hiking and equestrian trails in Patagonia Lake State Park that will also lead to the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The land surveyed is partially owned by Arizona State Parks with other areas leased from the Arizona State Land Department. This report represents the results of a Class III cultural resources survey completed under ASM Blanket Permit #2001-22bl. Included is a resurvey of a proposed trail segment that...


Trip Report: An Initial Assessment of the Presence of Archaeological Resources Near Springs in the Coal Mine Spring Addition, Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, AZ State Parks (2010)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Jeremy Moss. Jennifer Parks. Bill Cox.

The purpose of the site visit was to assess the presence and nature of archaeological sites near springs in the new addition to the Natural Area. This was not a systematic survey hut a quick check of the area surrounding three springs; Coal Mine Spring, George Wise Spring, and Matachin Spring. We spent over an hour at each spring. This initial site visit was useful for understanding the potential for buried cultural remains, geomorphological/erosion Issues, and other factors that may affect the...