Systematic Survey (Investigation Type)

This is an investigation employed to systematically gather data on the general presence or absence of archaeological resources, to define resource types, or to estimate the distribution of resources in an area. These studies may provide a general understanding of the resources in an area. This includes the description, analysis, and specialized studies of artifacts and samples recovered during survey.

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VAFB-1970-01: ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS ON VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA (1970)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Laurence W. Spanne.

This document is a report that summarizes activities carried out on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during the summer of 1969, under a Federal Antiquities Act Permit issued to Dr. Claude N. Warren of the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara by the National Park Service as part of early inventory efforts at VAFB. Goals included locating archaeological sites between Shuman Canyon and Pt. Sal in the north and Sudden Flats in the south and filling out...


VAFB-1974-02: Archaeological Survey of Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California, 1971 to 1973 (1974)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Laurence W. Spanne.

This report is a document that describes the results of an archaeological survey that has been conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California (see Map 1) over the last three years by the author while working in the capacity of Research Assistant and Research Anthropologist for the University of California at Santa Barbara. Two separate contracts funded by the U. S. Air Force and administered by the National Park Service have helped to support an on going archaeological inventory survey of...


VAFB-1989-04: 1989 Arch Monitoring WC002, Launch Complex Shop Facility (1989)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Kevin J. Peter.

This resource is a citation record only, the Center for Digital Antiquity does not have a copy of this document. The information in this record has been migrated into tDAR from the National Archaeological Database Reports Module (NADB-R) and updated. Most NADB-R records consist of a document citation and other metadata but do not have the documents themselves uploaded. If you have a digital copy of the document and would like to have it curated in tDAR, please contact us at...


VAFB-2002-05: Inventory and Assessment of Historic Properties for the Providence Landing Project Drainage Route Alternatives A - F, at the Antennae Farm, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, CA (2002)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Robert O. Gibson. Jeff A. Parsons.

This document addresses the potential for effects to occur to significant historic properties as a result of a proposal to channel storm water from the Providence Landing Project onto and across the Antennae Farm on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, CA.


VAFB-2017-16: Condition Assessments of Archaeological Sites and the Canyon Fire on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Fiscal Year 2016, USAF Contract No. GS10F0059N, XUMUOS9115 (2017)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Timothy J. Murphy IV.

This report documents the FY16 condition assessments of sites in Zones 10a, 9a, 9b, and 8b (Tables 1, 2, and 3) using the previous systems setup by Applied Earthworks. The zones selected for FY16 were in response to the Canyon Fire of September 2016. The Canyon Fire burnt approximately 12,742 acres on South Base across sites in Zones 10a, 9a, 9b, and 8b (Figure 1-5). The condition of sites within the burn area were assessed for direct and indirect impacts as a result of the fire. CH2M completed...


VAFB-2017-20: Determination of No Adverse Effect, Replacement of Damaged Circuit N6 Electrical Poles, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2017)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Audrey Lindsay. Roscoe Loetzerich.

This document is a government generated Section 106 report that consists of a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the Replacement of Damaged Circuit N6 Electrical Poles Project. The purpose of the document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the replacement of damaged Circuit N6 electrical poles project as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California State Historic...


VAFB-2018-01: Identification of Historic Properties, Oak Mountain Solar Farm Project, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Josh Smallwood. Center for the Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). Christopher Ryan. 30 CES/CEIEA, Vandenberg Air Force Base.

This document is a government generated Section 106 report consisting of a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the Oak Mountain Solar Farm Project. The purpose of the document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the Oak Mountain Solar Farm project as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California State Historic Preservation Officer to concur on the project findings and...


VAFB-2018-15: Vandenberg Air Force Base: Fiscal Year 2017 Vandenberg Rock Art Monitoring (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Timothy J. Murphy IV.

This report documents and outlines the condition assessment of each rock art site on VAFB for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17). This report lists information about each site and brief summaries about common impacts, tasks, and specific observations at sites. Information in this report focuses on areas at rock art sites with significant impacts, high-risk areas for impacts, and professional insight to help understand the sensitivity of sites and implemented management strategies. This report outlines...


VAFB-2018-16: Extended Phase I Testing Results for the ATV/Obstacle Course Improvements Project at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Sarah Nicchitta.

This contractor generated letter report is a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)/Obstacle Course Improvements Project. The purpose of the letter is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the ATV/Obstacle Course Improvements project as a single Section 106 report. To support Section 106 compliance requirements, CAPE Environmental Management, Inc. (CAPE) contracted with Albion to complete this...


VAFB-2019-08: Vandenberg Air Force Base Fiscal Year 2018 Vandenberg Rock Art Monitoring, Contract No. GS10F0059N (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Timothy J. Murphy IV.

This report documents and outlines the condition assessment of each rock art site on Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18). This report lists information about each site and brief summaries about common impacts, tasks, and specific observations at sites. Information in this report focuses on areas at rock art sites with significant impacts, high-risk areas for impacts, and professional insight to help understand the sensitivity of sites and implemented management...


VAFB-2019-09: Condition Assessment of Sensitive and Threatened Archaeological Sites on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Fiscal Year 2018, Contract No. GS10F0059N, XUMUOS9115 (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Timothy J. Murphy IV.

This report documents the condition assessment of sensitive and threatened sites on Vandenberg Air Force Base. The sensitive and threatened sites are cultural resources with high informational value and are important to Native American groups, such as the Chumash, and have active impact agents and/or the potential to be severely impacted. This report documents the condition of these sites using the new approach developed by Applied EarthWorks and Cultural Resources Section (30 CES/CEIEA) in 2009...


VAFB-2019-11: Identification of Historic Properties, Lift Station 1758 Force Main Sewer Line, Reroute and Replacement, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (Log ID 1159774) (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Josh Smallwood. Christopher Ryan.

This document is a government generated Section 106 report consisting of a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the Lift Station 1758 Force Main Sewer Line Reroute and Replacement Project. The purpose of the document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the Life Station 1758 Force Main Sewer Line Reroute and Replacement project as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California...


VAFB-2019-13: Identification of Historic Properties, Replace 12 kV Switchgear at Swtichyard M, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (813-19-025) (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Roscoe Loetzerich.

This government generated Section 106 report is a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the Replace the 12 kV Switchgear at Switchyard M Project. The purpose of this document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the Replace 12 kV Switchgear at Switchyard M project as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California State Historic Preservation Officer to concur on the project...


VAFB-2019-15: Identification of Historic Properties and Assessment of Effects for the A5 Powerline Replacement Project, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (813-19-043) (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Roscoe Loetzerich.

This document is a government generated Section 106 report consisting of a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the A5 Powerline Replacement Project. The purpose of the document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the A5 Powerline replacement project as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California State Historic Preservation Officer to concur on the project findings and...


VAFB-2019-16: Archaeological Investigations Supporting Section 106 Compliance for the D2-D4 Circuit Electric Lines Replacement Projects, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Eric S. Nocerino. Clayton G. Lebow.

This contractor generated Section 106 report is a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the D2–D4 Circuit Electric Lines Replacement Projects. The purpose of the document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the D2–D4 Circuit Electric Lines Replacement projects as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California State Historic Preservation Officer to concur on the project findings...


VAFB-2019-21: DRAFT Point Conception Light Station Conditions Assessment and Repairs Study, Contract No. GS10F0059N, Task Order FA8903-15-F-0023 (PWS Task 4.12.3) (2019)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Jeremy Hollins. Dennis Pearson. Shannon Wright. Richard Bambam. Scott McCrady. Mark Taberner.

This document is a study intended to serve as a preliminary analysis of the current conditions and possible repairs for the Point Conception Lighthouse and Family Quarters C. The field investigations consisted of visual surface observations, avoided destructive analysis, and did not include the preparation of structural calculations, structural or material testing, or development of design or construction drawings. This report and cost estimates are intended to provide the USAF with a rough...


VAFB-2020-01: Archaeological Investigations at Site CA-SBA-793, Supporting Section 106 and 110 Compliance for the MTRS-2 Dock Station Project, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2020)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Paula Bienenfeld. Jonathan Green. Kara Saffos.

This document is a contractor generated Section 106 and 110 report consisting of a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the MTRS-2 Dock Station Project. The purpose of the document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the MTRS-2 Dock Station project as a single Section 106 and 100 compliance report. This report provides the information needed by the California State Historic Preservation Officer to concur on the project...


VAFB-2020-06: Results of Archaeological Subsurface Survey Excavations in Support of the Proposed Replacement of an American Water Pressure Release Valve and Water Vault, Archaeological Site CA-SBA-1060, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California (2020)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Karin Olmedo.

This contractor generated letter report is a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the proposed replacement of an American Water pressure release valve and water vault on Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) in Santa Barbara County, California. The purpose of the letter is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the replacement project as a single Section 106 and 110 compliance report. To support Section 106 compliance requirements,...


VAFB-2020-24: Identification of Historic Properties, Facility 1430 ATV Obstacle Course Improvements Project (Lot ID # 1047327), Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2020)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Josh Smallwood. Roscoe Loetzerich.

This document is a government generated Section 106 report consisting of a historic property inventory and an assessment of adverse effects associated with the Facility 1430 All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Obstacle Course Improvements Project. The purpose of this document is to compile any prior or current studies performed in support of the Facility 1430 ATV obstacle course improvements project as a single Section 106 report. This report provides the information needed by the California State...


VAFB-2020-25: Identification of Historic Properties and Assessment of Effects, Honda Culverts Repair Project, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2020)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Josh Smallwood. Christopher Ryan.

This document is a Section 106 report consisting of a historic property inventory report and assessment of effects for the Honda Culverts Repair Project (813-17-007). The purpose of the project is to replace the existing culverts that are 12.5-foot-diameter, corrugated metal pipes that were emplaced during construction of this segment of Coast Road in 1979–1983. The two pipes have been scoured along the bottom and have lost structural integrity. The proposed Honda Creek Culverts Repair Project...


VAFB-2022-04: Identification of Historic Properties and Assessment of Effects, Facility 1810 Sewer System Replacement Project (813-21-053), Fire Station #43, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California (2022)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Josh Smallwood.

This document is a historic property inventory report and assessment of effects for the Facility 1810 Sewer System Replacement Project. The report 1) provides a project description and details about the work to be performed, 2) defines the Area of Direct Impact (ADI) and the project Area of Potential Effect (APE), explains the process of identifying historic properties that may be impacted by the project, 4) identifies the archaeological site CA-SBA-1060 as a historic property that may be...


Vail / Beaver Creek 1993 Ski Area Expansions and Improvements, Eagle County, Colorado (Crir No. 15-07-13-93, Case File No. Hc-2360-68) (1993)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Jim Lucido.

This resource is a citation record only, the Center for Digital Antiquity does not have a copy of this document. The information in this record has been migrated into tDAR from the National Archaeological Database Reports Module (NADB-R) and updated. Most NADB-R records consist of a document citation and other metadata but do not have the documents themselves uploaded. If you have a digital copy of the document and would like to have it curated in tDAR, please contact us at comments@tdar.org.


Val Vista Estates Tract on Los Osos Road, a State of Archaeological potential. (1977)
DOCUMENT Citation Only C. E. Dills.

This resource is a citation record only, the Center for Digital Antiquity does not have a copy of this document. The information in this record has been migrated into tDAR from the National Archaeological Database Reports Module (NADB-R) and updated. Most NADB-R records consist of a document citation and other metadata but do not have the documents themselves uploaded. If you have a digital copy of the document and would like to have it curated in tDAR, please contact us at comments@tdar.org.


Valcour Bay Research Project: 1999-2004 Results from the Archaeological Investigation of a Revolutionary War Battlefield in Lake Champlain, Clinton County, New York (2007)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Arthur B. Cohn. Adam I. Kane. Christopher, R. Sabick. Edwin R. Scollon. Justin B. Clement.

This report presents the results from the 1999 through 2004 field seasons of the Valcour Bay Research Project (VBRP), a Phase I underwater archaeological investigation of the submerged battlefield at Valcour Bay, in Lake Champlain. Valcour Bay is located in Clinton County, New York, between the town of Peru and Valcour Island within Lake Champlain. On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold engaged the British Navy in perhaps the most important naval contest of the American Revolution. After...


Valdez East, Project RS 0012(20) (1984)
DOCUMENT Citation Only Herbst Rebecca.

This resource is a citation record only, the Center for Digital Antiquity does not have a copy of this document. The information in this record has been migrated into tDAR from the National Archaeological Database Reports Module (NADB-R) and updated. Most NADB-R records consist of a document citation and other metadata but do not have the documents themselves uploaded. If you have a digital copy of the document and would like to have it curated in tDAR, please contact us at comments@tdar.org.