Research Design / Data Recovery Plan (Investigation Type)

DOCUMENT Full-Text Douglas R. Mitchell. Joseph Crary.

Archaeological testing was conducted at the Sunset Colony residential development parcel in Mesa, Arizona. Test trenches were excavated to identify the presence and distribution of subsurface features Nine prehistoric features were identified and a site number was assigned to this area. AZ U:9:148 (ASM) The features included 2 pits and 7 irrigation features. One of the irrigation features, a canal, max represent an extension of canal alignments that were documented in the early part of this...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Douglas R. Mitchell.

This document presents the results of archaeological testing, including mapping and surface collections, at two prehistoric sites, AZ U:1:128 (ASM) and AZ U:1:129 (ASM), in northern Scottsdale, Arizona. Previous archaeological work in a 480-acre parcel owned by Desert Mountain Properties, Inc. (Desert Mountain), included a survey (Bilsbarrow and Stone 1994) and a monitoring project (Hampson 1995). The testing project area includes the northern part of the original survey area. These sites are...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Heidi Roberts.

During the month of July, 1992, SWCA, Inc., Environmental Consultants, carried out an archaeological testing program at Skydive Arizona. This area is approximately 15 miles due south of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The land is privately owned and located next to a landing strip. The testing was necessary to identify archaeological sites in an area where ground disturbance and construction activities had made surface examination for sites impossible. In the areas where artifacts had been...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Connie A. Darby. T. Kathleen Henderson. Fred L. Nials.

This report has been prepared by Desert Archaeology, Inc., at the request of Aspen Environmental Group (Aspen) and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) for the archaeological testing of the Coolidge Substation, Pinal County, Arizona. Cultural resources previously known to be present within the substation include one archaeological site, AZ U:14:292 (ASM), a prehistoric artifact scatter in the northwestern corner of the property, and two canals observed in trench w alls w est of the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Deborah L. Swartz.

The Flowing Wells Fire District is constructing a fire station and is planning to build an administration building. Archaeological testing was undertaken because the construction parcel lies within the boundaries of a known archaeological site, the Hodges site, AZ AA:12:18 (ASM), and prehistoric remains were uncovered dining preliminary construction activities. Twenty-four archaeological features were recorded during the testing phase. They include 10 pithouses, 4 possible pithouses, 5...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Nicholas Honerkamp. Dickinson Tanya.

As part of the 2011 Weekend For Wildlife program sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), two days of archaeological testing were carried out at the Sapelo Island Lighthouse Site on Sapelo Island, in McIntosh County, Georgia. This project was a combined effort on the part of 12 Weekend for Wildlife volunteers and 11 archaeologists associated with DNR, the University of West Florida, the University of West Georgia, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The goal of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Chris T. Wenker. Douglas R. Mitchell. Thomas N. Motsinger.

This report describes the results of an archaeological testing project at the Massera Ruin (Site AZ U:10:22 [ASM]) in Queen Creek, Arizona. The testing project was conducted at the request of Willis Property Company, L.C., of Mesa, Arizona, who proposes to construct a residential development on the 640-acre project parcel known as the Meridian Ranch. Previous survey data (Wenker 1999) indicated that the Massera Ruin overlapped a 399-acre portion of the Meridian Ranch, but this entire area had...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael S. Foster. Ronald F. Ryden. Chris North. John M. Lindly. Cara Bellavia. Gary Huckleberry.

This document presents the results of archaeological testing prior to a proposed residential development in Goodyear, Arizona. The project proponent, Sonterra Partners, is planning to develop approximately 800 acres of private land in Goodyear, Arizona for single-family housing. Numerous surface artifacts were identified within the documented boundary of two previously identified large prehistoric Hohokam sites—Alkali Ruin (AZ T:11:24 [ASM]) and the Morocco Ruin (AZ T:11:106 [ASM]) (North...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Douglas R. Mitchell.

Archaeological testing was conducted in east-central Phoenix, Arizona. Test trenches were systematically excavated at both schools to identify the presence and distribution of subsurface features. Seven features were identified and a site number was assigned to this area, AZ U:9:134 (ASM). This site roughly corresponds with the location of a map that was created in the early part of this century. The features included a roasting pit, an ash stain with sherds, two large pits or middens, two ash...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael S. Foster.

This document presents the results of archaeological testing of the site of the proposed Suns Legacy Hotel in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The testing was undertaken in an effort to determine if significant prehistoric or historic period cultural resources could be adversely affected by the construction of the proposed Suns Legacy Hotel (SLH). The testing was completed under contract to the Tynan Group for the Suns Legacy Hotel Investors, LLC. The SLH project area lies within the general boundary...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Mark L. Chenault. Douglas R. Mitchell.

Archaeological testing was conducted in the project area prior to its development. The City of Phoenix requested that archaeological testing be conducted at the location of the proposed UMOM Housing Project in Phoenix. The Project is on private property but will receive federal funding so the effects of this undertaking on cultural resources must be considered to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. According to the City of Phoenix archaeological site files,...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ellen C. Ruble.

Archaeological testing was conducted in the northwest portion of the Valencia site, AZ BB:13:15 (ASM), to determine if significant subsurface archaeological remains were present in a City of Tucson parcel that may be acquired and developed by Pima Community College. The information collected from this project contributes to defining Valencia Vieja, the Early Ceramic period occupation of the Valencia site. Fifteen new features were discovered in 1,120 m of backhoe trenches that were strategically...

DOCUMENT Full-Text J. Homer Thiel.

In October 1998, Desert Archaeology, Inc. conducted archaeological testing inside the Duffield portion of the historic Fish-Stevens-Duffield House. The structure was until recently the location of Janos restaurant. The restaurant has vacated the structure and the Tucson Museum of Art is planning to convert the area to gallery space. The building is owned by the City of Tucson and leased to the Tucson Museum of Art. Architect Bob Vint performed an assessment of the property in September 1998 and...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Chris North. Michael S. Foster. Ron Ryden.

The report presents the results of archaeological testing for two prehistoric canals presumed to be located within a section of land in Coolidge, Arizona that is proposed for residential development. Hancock Communities, the project proponent, is aware of the archaeological sensitivity of the area surrounding the National Monument and requested that SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) conduct archaeological testing to evaluate whether two prehistoric canals located on aerial photographs are...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald F. Ryden. Douglas R. Mitchell.

Archaeological testing was conducted by SWCA, Inc. in an agricultural field near in Laveen, Arizona at the request of Sunny Mesa, Inc. Testing was conducted because there is a known prehistoric site and prehistoric canal in the vicinity of the project area. Previous archaeological research in the area had recorded site AZ T:12:19 (ASU) and Canal Three. One feature, a prehistoric roasting pit, was found but no evidence of the prehistoric canal or cultural artifacts were observed. Although only...

DOCUMENT Full-Text John M. Lindly. Douglas R. Mitchell.

Archaeological testing was conducted by SWCA, Inc. along 12th Street at the request of the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department and the City Archaeologist. Testing was conducted because there is a known prehistoric site and prehistoric canals in the vicinity of the project area. Previous archaeological research in the area had designated a site, AZ T:12:54 (ASM), and discovered three prehistoric Hohokam features. Eight backhoe trenches were excavated in the project area comprising...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Douglas R. Mitchell.

The Casa de Shanti project involves new construction on approximately 2 acres of land in South Phoenix. SWCA was requested by Camelot Financial Services, representing the Phoenix Shanti Group, to implement an archaeological testing program for the parcel in order to identify and evaluate any cultural resources that are within the project boundaries. This is required because the project will be wholly or partly funded by federal monies (Department of Housing and Urban Development) and is...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Chris North. John M. Lindly. Michael S. Foster.

This report presents the results of archaeological testing at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Testing was conducted at the request of the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and the City Archaeologist under an on-call archaeological services contract between the City and SWCA, Inc. (Contract no. 90034) and was assigned project number PGM 2001-16 by the City of Phoenix Archaeology Section. SWCA conducted archaeological testing at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility...

DOCUMENT Full-Text T. Kathleen Henderson.

Archaeological testing was conducted at the Salt River Project Kyrene Generating Station located east of Kyrene Road between Guadalupe and Elliot roads in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. The testing took place at the site of a proposed new natural gas-fired generating station adjacent to the existing generating station in the Pole and Tank yards of the Kyrene facility. A proposed new and realigned gas line route was investigated also. The purpose of testing was to determine if significant...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Sharon K. Bauer. A.E. Rogge. Melissa Keane. Jerry B. Howard. Kristopher S. Shepard.

To accommodate increased traffic, MCDOT (Maricopa County Department of Transportation) is proposing to upgrade the intersection of McDowell and Gilbert roads by constructing turning lanes and installing traffic lights. The project requires widening each road as it approaches the intersection. In addition, temporary construction easements beyond the expanded rights-of-way will be needed in some areas for relocating fences, utilities, and irrigation and drainage ditches. MCDOT...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael Stubing. Douglas R. Mitchell. Darby J. Moore.

This report presents the results of archaeological testing conducted within the proposed Hohokam Corporate Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The testing was requested by V.T., Inc. to assess cultural resources in the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) corridor that exists within the larger parcel. Proposed plans for the parcel include the development of the Hohokam Corporate Center, which would entail ground disturbing activities. The testing program was initiated to identify any cultural properties within...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald F. Ryden. Michael S. Foster.

This report presents the results of archaeological testing of a strip of land. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and the Highland Ranch Construction Co., LLC propose the exchange of land that measures 1,607 feet (490 m) long and 29 feet (9 m) wide. The project parcel is in the proximity of Pueblo del Alamo-AZ T:12:52 (ASM), a prehistoric Hohokam site. Cultural remains associated with the site were observed in the parcel. The testing was done at the request of Highland Ranch Construction Co. to...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Cara Bellavia. Ronald F. Ryden. Douglas R. Mitchell.

This document presents the results of archaeological testing within a portion of the Germann Site (AZ U:10:10 [PG]). The project proponent, North Valley Corp Center, LLC, is planning to develop this parcel. SWCA conducted an archaeological survey of the property in June 2006 (Bellavia and Mitchell 2006a). An approximately 53.7-acre area within site AZ U:10:10 (PG), including a 200 foot buffer off of the site boundary, is located on the property of North Valley Corp Center, LLC. SWCA conducted...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Chris North. Douglas R. Mitchell. Michael S. Foster.

This document presents the results of archaeological testing within a portion of the Germann Site (AZ U:10:2 [ASM]). The project proponent, VIP Homes, is planning to develop this parcel of private land for single-family housing. Nearly the entire project area falls within the mapped boundary of the Germann Site. However, a previous Class III survey of the project area (North, Solometo, and Mitchell 2001) only identified surface artifacts in the northwest portion of the project area. The...

DOCUMENT Full-Text David H. Greenwald. David A. Gregory. Kirk C. Anderson. Fred L. Nials. Gary Huckelberry. David R. Wilcox.

Archaeological test excavations have been completed within the City of Phoenix Sky Harbor Center project area between February 13 and March 31, 1989, by SWCA, Inc., Environmental Consultants under contract to the City of Phoenix. The purpose of the archaeological investigations was to locate, identify, and assess cultural remains associated with two sites, AZ T:12:47 and AZ T:12:62 (ASM) for their significance and to make recommendations for further mitigative data recovery efforts. While the...