Feature fill (Material Keyword)
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One sediment sample from a single-feature, earth oven site (the Fort Nugent Road site) was submitted for flotation and macrofloral analysis. This site is located in Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington in the Salish (S’Kllam) cultural area.
MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF FEATURE FILL SAMPLES FROM SITES 48SW11405, 48SW16982, 48SW16986, AND 48SW16988, NRG QUESTAR WAMSUTTER EXPANSION PROJECT, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING (2009)
Samples from features at sites 48SW11405, 48SW16982, 48SW16986, and 48SW16988 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, were floated to recover macrofloral remains. These sites were excavated as part of the NRG Questar Wamsutter Expansion project, and represent prehistoric open camps. Macrofloral analysis is used to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the various occupants of these sites.
MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF FEATURE FILL, AND IDENTIFICATION AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF CHARCOAL FROM THE SIDE ARM SITE (02-229), BREWSTER COUNTY, TEXAS (2009)
Fill from a burned rock feature at the Side Arm Site (02-229) was floated to recover macrofloral remains. This site is located in Brewster County, Texas. Charcoal samples from two burned rock features were submitted for identification and AMS radiocarbon dating. Macrofloral analysis, including charcoal identification, will be used to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the site occupations. AMS radiocarbon dating will provide a temporal context for the site.
MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 48LN1301, 48LN3997, AND 48LN4114 FOR THE RUBY PIPELINE PROJECT, WYOMING (2009)
Samples from feature fill and/or auger tests at sites 48LN1301, 48LN3997, and 48LN4114 in southwest Wyoming were floated to recover charred macrofloral remains. These sites were excavated as part of the Ruby Pipeline project. Macrofloral analysis will be used to provide information concerning plants utilized by the prehistoric occupants of these sites.
MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS, CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING AT SITES 5LA10370 AND 5LA11074 ON THE PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE, FORT CARSON ARMY INSTALLATION, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, COLORADO (2009)
Fill from a roasting pit at site 5LA10370 was floated to recover charred macrofloral remains. Charcoal from this sample was submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating. Charcoal from Stratum II at site 5LA11074 also was submitted for identification and AMS radiocarbon dating. These sites are located on the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in Las Animas County, southeast Colorado. Macrofloral analysis, including charcoal identification, will be used to provide information concerning plant resources utilized...
MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS, STARCH ANALYSIS, CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING FOR SAMPLES FROM SITES 24GF372 AND 24GF419, MONTANA (2009)
Samples from sites 24GF372 and 24GF419 in northern Montana were examined for starches and macrofloral remains. Charcoal and a charred seed from these sites also were submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating. Site 24GF372 is a scatter of cultural material with a basin-shaped hearth. Site 24GF419 contains a bison kill bone bed and two areas of culture material scatter. Macrofloral and starch analyses will be used to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the occupants of these...
MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN RESIDUE (CIEP), AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSES AND AMS RADIOCARBON AGE DETERMINATION OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 24DW0560, DAWSON COUNTY MONTANA (2019)
Site 24DW0560 is a buried lithic scatter or temporary camp located in Dawson County, Montana, approximately 10.5 km west of the town of Lindsay. Twenty-one samples were submitted for a variety of analyses to better understand resource use among prehistoric huntergatherer populations. Eight lithic samples were submitted for protein analysis. Of the seven rock and sediment samples collected from fire-cracked rock (FCR) features, three were submitted for FTIR analysis, one for macrofloral, one for...
ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES LA 96006 (FB 5053), LA 116848 (FB 16002), LA 116851 (FB 16005), LA 116852 (FB 16006), LA 116854 (FB 16008), LA 116855 (FB 16009), LA 120761 (FB 16391), AND LA 120768 (FB 16398) ON MCGREGOR RANGE AT THE FORT BLISS MILITARY INSTALLATION, OTERO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO (2009)
A total of seventeen samples including feature fill, ceramics, and fire-cracked rock from sites LA 96006 (FB 5053), LA 116848 (FB 16002), LA 116851 (FB 16005), LA 116852 (FB 16006), LA 116854 (FB 16008), LA 116855 (FB 16009), LA 120761 (FB 16391), and LA 120768 (FB 16398) located on McGregor Range at the Fort Bliss Military Instillation in southeastern New Mexico were submitted for organic residue analysis. These samples were tested for organic residues using Fourier Transform Infrared...
PHYTOLITH AND POLLEN ANALYSIS OF PIT FEATURES FROM THE KOLOMOKI MOUNDS SITE (9ER1), SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA (2009)
Four pit feature fill samples were submitted for pollen and phytolith analysis from Block D at the Kolomoki Mounds site (9ER1) located in southwestern Georgia. These features date to approximately A.D. 550 to 750 (Late Woodland). The goal of the analysis is to determine if maize was being utilized by the site occupants.
PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS FOR SEDIMENTS FROM THE BEEBE ORCHARD SITE, 45CH216, WASHINGTON (2009)
Sediment samples from the Beebe Springs site, 45CH216, were submitted for phytolith, starch, macrofloral, and organic reside (FTIR) analysis. This site is located on the west bank of the Columbia River (Lake Entiat Reservoir), in Chelan County, Washington. This site is a multicomponent site with substantial artifact density. Three prehistoric occupation surfaces have been identified. Mt. Mazama sediments provide a lower-limit date of ca. 6,800 years B.P. Analysis of sediment samples associated...
PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSES, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING AT SITES 32ML0890, 32ML1062, 32ML1065, 32ML1067, 32ML1071, 32ML1073, AND 32ML1079, NORTH DAKOTA (2010)
A total of ten samples from the fill of hearths at sites 32ML0890, 32ML1065, 32ML1073, and 32ML1079 in McLean County, North Dakota, were examined for phytoliths and charred macrofloral remains to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the various occupants of these sites. PET (Processed Edible Tissue) analysis was conducted on four pieces of charred organic material recovered from the macrofloral samples. PET analysis included examination of organic residues using Fourier...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE BLUE RIM SITE (48SU6439), WYOMING (2009)
The Blue Rim Site is a prehistoric open camp located on a finger ridge extending from the south flank of Blue Rim towards the highway. This site includes a disperse scatter of lithic debitage, a concentration of FCR, and three areas of cultural staining (Feature 2). Radiocarbon dates obtained from fire hearths indicate occupation within the Opal phase of the Archaic period (6500-4300 BP). Pollen samples were collected and examined from ten features representing four periods of occupation at this...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE FAIRBANKS SPRING SITE (26NY1729), NEVADA (2009)
The Fairbanks Spring Site (26NY1729), located in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Armagosa Valley was sampled for pollen to provide subsistence information. The site contains evidence of prehistoric, Virgin Anasazi and Southern Paiute, and historic occupation. Artifact scatters of fire-cracked rocks and areas with midden soils, as well as a possible pit structure, an occupational surface, and an historic dugout were noted. Pollen samples were collected for analysis from the modern...
POLLEN ANALYSIS, MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 42WS1803, 42WS1804, AND 42WS4458, WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH (2009)
Pollen and macrofloral samples were submitted from features at sites 42Ws1803, 42Ws1804, and 42Ws4458 in Washington County, Utah. All three sites exhibit evidence of Virgin Anasazi occupations, and site 42Ws4458 also contains evidence of a Basketmaker II-Pueblo I habitation. Pollen and macrofloral analyses will be used to provide information concerning plant resources that were processed by occupants of these sites. AMS radiocarbon dates provide information on the time of occupation of three...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITE AR-O3-07-03-355, KAIBAB PLATEAU, NORTHERN ARIZONA (2009)
Fill from the probable floor of a circular, semi-subterranean pithouse at site AR-03-07-03-355 was examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. This site represents multiple occupations of the area over time. Diagnostic artifacts reflect early to late Archaic occupations. Formative period structures, including a late Pueblo II habitation/room block, also are present at the site. Radiocarbon dates of 1210 ± 40 BP and 1220 ± 40 BP were recovered from burned wood in the pithouse. Pollen and...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 42SA27020 AND 42SA27022, SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH (2018)
Sites 42SA27020 and 42SA27022 were recorded by Montgomery Archaeological Consultants as part of the MOAC 17-083 project in the Spanish Valley, approximately 9.5 mi southeast of the city of Moab, San Juan County, Utah. At Site 42SA27020, Montgomery archaeologists recorded a structure and associated midden, which was discovered in association with Pueblo II-III cultural materials, including three Mesa Verde Grey Ware ceramic body sherds (Jessica DelBozque, personal communication, December 21,...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS, CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION, MICROCHARCOAL EXTRACTION, AND AMS RADIOCARBON AGE DETERMINATION OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 42WS1220, WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH (2018)
Site 42WS1220 is an open campsite located in the Saint George Basin, Washington County, Utah. The site is situated on three active dunes along the eastern side of Cottonwood Wash with Interstate 15 north-bound lanes running through it. The site produced multiple features, lithics, ground stones, and ceramics dating between the Archaic period and the Puebloan and South Pauite periods (Aaron Woods, personal communication, November 14, 2018). Two thermal feature fill sediments were submitted for...
POLLEN AND PARASITE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE SAN JOSE HEINLENVILLE-NIHONMACHI PROJECT, CALIFORNIA (2009)
The San Jose Heinlenville-Nihonmachi Project is located in downtown San Jose on the city blocks bounded by Taylor Street, North Seventh Street, Jackson Street, and North Sixth Street. Features include several wood, ceramic, and iron sewer pipes discovered through a series of trenches placed across what once was the back of house lots. This portion of Heinlenville, known as Chinatown, was built in 1877 and occupied until 1931 when the John Heinlen Company went bankrupt. Current use of this entire...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS, CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 45SN28 AND 45SN303, WASHINGTON (2009)
Sediment, charcoal, feature fill, and fire-cracked rock samples from sites 45SN28 and 45SN303 in Snohomish County, northwestern Washington, were submitted for pollen, macrofloral, and organic residue analyses to provide subsistence information. These samples were also submitted for charcoal identification and AMS radiocarbon dating to establish chronology. Organic residues were recovered for identification using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Pollen, macrofloral, and FTIR...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN AND AMS RADIOCARBON ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS AND BOTANICAL REMAINS FROM THE SAND HOLLOW 2 PROJECT SITES: 42WS3544, 42WS3552, 42WS3554, 42WS3557, 42WS3559, 42WS4197, 42WS4198, 42WS4242, 42WS4247, 42WS4251, AND 42WS4682, WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH (2008)
Samples from sites 42WS3544, 42WS3552, 42WS3554, 42WS3557, 42WS3559, 42WS4197, 42WS4198, 42WS4242, 42WS4251, 42WS4682, and 42WS4247 in the Sand Hollow 2 Project area of Washington, County, southwest Utah, were examined for pollen, macrofloral, protein, and organic residues, the latter using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Pollen, protein and macrofloral analyses will be used to provide subsistence information concerning plant resources utilized by the various occupants of these...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN RESIDUE, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSES OF ARTIFACTS AND SOIL SAMPLES FROM SITES 42KA4478 AND 42KA6293, KANE COUNTY, UTAH (2008)
Sites 42Ka4478 and 42Ka6293 are prehistoric Virgin Anasazi occupations located north of Kanab, Utah, and east of Kanab Creek. Radiocarbon dates of 1570 ± 40 BP and 1670 ± 40 BP from 42Ka4478 reflect a Basketmaker occupation, while the presence of decorated ceramics and radiocarbon dates from corn cobs of 1340 ± 40 BP and 1170 ± 40 BP at 42Ka6293 indicate a Pueblo I association. Samples from features at sites 42Ka4478 and 42Ka6293 were examined for pollen and/or macrofloral remains to provide...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS OF FEATURE FILL SAMPLES FROM SITE LA 159599, NEW MEXICO (2009)
Fill from two features from site LA 159599, Eddy County, New Mexico were submitted for pollen, phytolith, and organic residue analysis. Samples were tested for organic residues using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). A soil control sample recovered from the ground surface was also submitted for pollen analysis.
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN RESIDUE, FTIR ANALYSIS, AND AMS DATING FOR 24GA416 (REAS PASS SITE) AND POLLEN, PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING FOR 24GA493 (HORSE BUTTE PENINSULA SITE), MONTANA (2008)
Sites 24GA416 (Reas Pass Site) and 24GA493 (Horse Butte Peninsula) and are located in Gallatin County, southwestern Montana. Excavations of these sites is part of an on-going effort to re-license the Hebgen Reservoir development along the Madison River near West Yellowstone. Pollen analysis was conducted on samples collected stratigraphically from both sites to provide paleoenvironmental information. Naturally occurring charcoal from columns at both sites also were AMS radiocarbon dated. In...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 24LN202 AND 24LN2210, LINCOLN COUNTY, MONTANA (2009)
Samples from sites 24LN202 and 24LN2210, Lincoln County, Montana, were submitted for pollen, phytolith, macrofloral, protein, and organic residue analysis, and AMS radiocarbon dating. Samples were tested for organic residues using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The goal of these analyses is to better understand the function of several cultural features, determine if other features are of cultural or geologic origins, and to identify some of the plants and animals that may have...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) AND AMS RADIOCARBON ANALYSIS OF FEATURE FILL, CERAMIC, LITHIC ARTIFACTS AND CHARCOAL FROM SITES LA 132116, LA 149259, LA 149260, LA 149266, LA 149268, LA 149274, LA 149279, AND LA 149284, EDDY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO (2009)
Feature fill, ceramic and lithic artifacts, and charcoal from eight sites (LA 132116, LA 149259, LA 149260, LA 149266, LA 149268, LA 149274, LA 149279, and LA 149284), in Eddy County, New Mexico were submitted for pollen, phytolith, and organic residue analysis, and AMS radiocarbon dating. Pollen and phytolith analysis was performed on feature fill and sediment samples, as well as fill recovered from a ceramic vessel. Feature fill associated with this vessel was examined for charcoal, which was...