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Single samples from site 48FR5006 and the MDU #5-11 pipeline were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains to provide information concerning plant resources that might have been processed at these sites. 48FR5006 is located roughly 25 miles south of the town of Shoshoni, Wyoming and approximately one mile east of Muskrat Creek. The site is situated at an elevation of 5140 feet amsl in a vegetative community containing sagebrush, grasses and prickly pear cactus. The feature sampled, which...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT SITES 42GR2773 AND 42GR2774, GRAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD, SOUTHEASTERN UTAH (1998)
Pollen and macrofloral analyses were undertaken to examine Late Archaic and Pueblo II remains at Site 42GR2774 and a Late Archaic feature at Site 42GR2773. Radiocarbon dates indicate that the Late Archaic occupations occurred approximately 1600 to 1640 years ago. The Late Archaic occupations are represented by fill from a bell-shaped pit and a shallow pitstructure at 42GR2774 and by a small, shallow heating or processing pit at 42GR2773. The Pueblo II occupation at 42GR2774 is represented by a...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT THE VIRGIN VILLAGE SITE, 42WS2227, SOUTHWEST UTAH (2004)
Pollen, macrofloral, botanic, and protein residue samples were examined from site 42WS2227 in southwest Utah, representing a large, intensively looted Anasazi Pueblo with an estimated Pueblo II occupation. Samples were submitted from two separate testing areas. Samples from Test Area #1 (Feature 4) on the west side of the road were associated with an adobe floor. Test Area #2 (Feature 9) in a disturbed/vandalized area east of the road contained an adobe-floored structure, a possible...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS FOR SITES 26CK6001, 26CK6007, 26CK6146, AND 26CK6147 IN THE LAS VEGAS WASH, NEVADA (2006)
Samples from archaeological sites for the Las Vegas Wash Project in the Clark County Wetlands Park, southeast Nevada, were selected for archaeobotanic analyses. Pollen analysis was conducted on samples from features at sites 26CK2001, 26CK6007, 26CK6146, and 26CK6147 in an effort to learn how important riparian resources were to the people living at these sites. Additionally, samples from sites 26CK6146 and 26CK6147 were examined for macrofloral remains to further elucidate plant resources...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS FOR SIX SITES IN THE SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PROJECT, GREEN RIVER BASIN, WYOMING (1996)
Samples from Sites 48SW10888, 48SW10893, 48SW9251, 48SW10233, 48SW10248, and 48SW6454 were analyzed for pollen and macrofloral remains. These sites are part of the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge project along the Green River in the Green River Basin of southwest Wyoming. Pollen samples were examined from stratigraphic columns and features at these sites. Vegetation and paleoenvironmental reconstructions were made from stratigraphic pollen records. he stratigraphic pollen records act as...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS FOR THE CARSON CITY FREEWAY PROJECT PHASE II, NEVADA (2004)
Twenty-two pollen and twenty macrofloral samples were collected from fill of structures and pits in the Carson City Freeway Phase 2 project. Fifty features were identified during Phase II testing. Analysis of pollen and macrofloral samples was prioritized to examine primarily structures. Eight radiocarbon dates have been received that indicate occupation between approximately 380 and 1760 BP. This phase of the analysis is considered to be an examination of the pollen and macrofloral records...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS FOR THE CORAL CANYON II PROJECT, SITES 42WS1220, 42WS1221, 42WS1222, AND 42WS3636, UTAH (2003)
Samples from four sites in the Coral Canyon II archaeological project in southwest Utah were examined for pollen and/or macrofloral remains. These sites represent Middle Archaic Late Archaic, and Southern Paiute occupations of the area. Pollen and macrofloral analyses are used to provide subsistence information concerning plant resources available to, and possibly processed by, the various occupants of the sites.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 42CB78 AND 42CB16, EASTERN UTAH (2006)
Samples were examined from sites 42Cb78 and 42Cb16 (Rasmussen Cave) on the Colorado Plateau of eastern Utah. Site 42Cb78 is a Fremont habitation site located on top of a knoll and consists of two possible room blocks and a cist feature. PolJen samples were collected from the floor of a circular rock-lined depression (Feature A) and from the base of a deep, slab-lined pit containing numerous ceramic sherds (Feature C) to determine the nature and extent of subsurface deposits within these...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES IN THE NAVAJO ROUTE N9(5-1) PROJECT, NEW MEXICO (1997)
The Navajo Route N9(5-1) study area is located on the Chaco Slope of the southwestern part of the structural San Juan Basin in the southern part of the Colorado Plateau in northwestern New Mexico. Sites in the project area are associated with the Peach Springs Chacoan community. The overall goal of this research is to understand the organization and function of the Peach Springs Chacoan community. Organization may range from egalitarian through the highly stratified and centralized. This...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THREE SITES FOR THE 2004-PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE MITIGATION PROJECT, SOUTHEAST COLORADO (2004)
Pollen and macrofloral samples were examined from three sites in the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site of southeast Colorado. These sites represent a series of Late Prehistoric rockshelters with multicomponent occupations, including the Developmental period (AD 100- 1050), Diversification period (AD 1050-1450), Protohistoric period (AD 1450-1725), and historic period. Pollen and macrofloral analyses will be used to provide information concerning subsistence strategies utilized by the various...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS, AND AMS RADIOCARBON RESULTS, OF SAMPLES FROM SLEEPING RAINBOW RANCH, SITE 42WN1885, UTAH (2005)
Pollen and macrofloral samples were recovered from the Sleeping Rainbow Ranch, site 42WN1885, in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. This site contains both prehistoric and historic components. Pollen samples were collected from a historic stone masonry structure, possibly a fruit cellar, and from an unknown prehistoric trench-like feature. In addition, a control sample was collected from the modern ground surface. Macrofloral samples were taken from the prehistoric trench-like feature and...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSES FOR SITES 5AL88, 5AL639, 5AL640, 5AL766, AND 5SH2356, GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL MONUMENT, COLORADO (2006)
Companion pollen and phytolith samples were examined from eight samples representing five Individual sites In Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Colorado. These samples all represent fill from charcoaI stains, possible hearths, basin-shaped hearths, or deflated hearths. The objective in collecting and analyzing these samples was to obtain information concerning the plants that the occupants of these sites chose to cook in these features. It is also a fact that fill samples record evidence...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS FOR SITE 10775-175/RD 491 DR NORTH, NEW MEXICO (2006)
Seven sediment samples from features at site 10775-175 on U.S. Highway 491 DR North were examined for pollen and phytoliths. This site is a multi component site with occupations ranging from the Late Archaic to the Pueblo II. Pollen and phytolith samples were examined to provide information concerning use of the features, as well as some paleoenvironmental information.
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS FOR SITE 41MV164, SOUTH TEXAS (2005)
Located in south Texas, site 41MV164 is situated near the western edge of Maverick County approximately six miles east of the Rio Grande River, above an unnamed tributary of Elm Creek. The Archaic site consists of a surface scatter of fire-affected rock, chert cores and debitage. Diagnostic tools found on the surface include Ensor-like and Frio dart points, as well as a Seal/om arrow point. Cultural materials were identified in three distinct locations: buried beneath the floodplain...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS FOR THE JERVEY PLANTATION (38CH927) AND THE YAUGHAL PLANTATION (38CH932), SOUTH CAROLINA (2004)
Five combination pollen and phytolith samples were examined from five features at the Jervey Plantation (38CH927) and the Yaughal Plantation (38CH932) to identify crops that might have been grown at these sites. Historic studies of plantations in this area focus on recovery of indigo and upland swamp rice for early occupations and cotton for nineteenth century occupations. The builder's trench of the main plantation house was examined at the Jervey Plantation. Various features, including a...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SQUARE BUTTE WATERSHED, SITES 32MO1374 AND 32MO1375, MORTON COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA (2004)
Combined pollen and phytolith samples were examined from three features at 32MO1374 and 32MO1375, located in Morton County, North Dakota. Site 32MO1374 is located on the bank of Otter Creek, while site 32MO1375 lies on the terrace above the creek. Pollen and phytoliths were examined to provide information concerning vegetation at the time of occupation and also identify plants processed in these features.
POLLEN AND PHYTOLlTH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM 32MO390, NORTH DAKOTA (2004)
Five companion pollen and phytolith samples were examined from site 32MO390. This Plains Village site is situated on the floodplain of Otter Creek less than 0.5 miles west of the Missouri River Valley. It might be affiliated with nearby sites 32MO40 and 32MO41. Conventional radiocarbon ages between 930 ± 40 BP and 340 ± 40 BP anchor the occupation.
POLLEN, CERAMIC RESIDUE, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN, AND SHELL ANALYSIS FOR SITES IN THE ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST, UTAH (2003)
Pollen, phytolith, starch, macrofloral, and protein residue analyses were conducted on numerous samples from a variety of archaeological sites in Ashley National Forest, Utah. Sites range In elevation from approxlmately 6100 feet to 9000 feet. In addition, a single shell was submitted for identification. Botanical analyses focused on recovery of information that might indicate economic activity. In addition, the pollen record was expected to provide information concerning local vegetation. A...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND COPROLITE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE BLUFF GREAT HOUSE SITE, 42SA22674, SOUTHEAST UTAH (2004)
The Bluff Great House, site 42SA22674, is located along the San Juan River in southeast Utah. This site is a Chacoan Great House occupied during the Pueblo II (Chaco era) and Pueblo III (post-Chaco) periods. The Bluff Great House Site originally was excavated by the Universlty of Colorado's field school from 1996-1998, with on-going additional excavations. This site has several Chacoan settlement characteristics, including a multi-storied Great House surrounded by an earthen berm/trash...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS FOR SITE 42WN2489, UTAH (2005)
Pollen, macrofloral, and protein residue samples were examined from site 42WN2489, located in the upper Fremont River Valley in Wayne County, Utah. The prehistoric component of the site consists of three distinct clusters of cultural material. The site is associated with Archaic Pinto Series projectile points, which generally date to 8300-6200 BP in stratified cave contexts in Utah. Ten pollen and nine macrofloral samples were collected from Feature 2, a pithouse in the area designated...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS FOR SITES IN THE ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST, UTAH (2005)
Samples were collected and examined from multiple prehistoric sites in the Ashley National Forest of northwestern Utah, including site 42DA145, three rock shelter sites (42DA836, 42DC1211, and 42DC316) and the Clegg Vessel site. All of the sites have been associated with the Fremont culture. Soil samples from these sites were analyzed for evidence of pollen/starches and macrofloral remains, while stone tools from 42DA145 were analyzed for possible protein residues. Pollen, starch, and...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND/OR CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION AT TWELVE SITES IN THE ESCALANTE BASIN, SOUTH-CENTRAL UTAH (2003)
Pollen, macrofloral, and/or charcoal samples were examined from twelve sites in the Escalante Basin of south-central Utah. The samples are from excavations carried out by Brigham Young University in 2001, 2002, and 2003. These sites represent Formative occupations of the area, with both Fremont and Kayenta Anasazi adaptations present. Charcoal samples were identified prior to submission for radiocarbon dating. Pollen and macrofloral analyses will be used to address subsistence and...
POLLEN, PHYTOLlTH, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN RESIDUE, AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SEVERAL SITES ALONG THE KERN RIVER GAS PIPELINE, CALIFORNIA, WITH SUPPORTING ARCHAEOCLIMATIC MODELING FOR THE AREA (2003)
Pollen, phytolith, macrofloral, protein residue, and/or X-ray diffraction samples were recovered from seven sites along the Kern River Gas Transmission Pipeline through southern California where it crosses the eastern and central sections of the Mojave Desert. Pollen/phytolith columns were examined at sites CA-SBR-140, and CA-SBR-264 to provide paleoenvironmental information. Pollen and macrofloral analysis of feature and unit fill at sites CA-SBR-6470 and CA-SBR-6605 will be used to provide...
POLLEN, PHYTOLlTH, STARCH, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN ANALYSIS OF MATERIAL FROM 42PI275, THE ZEVON II SITE, UTAH (2003)
Pollen and macrofloral analyses were conducted on numerous samples collected both inside and outside a shallow depression at the Zevon II site (42PI275), located near Circleville, Utah. These analyses focused on identifying plants that might have been processed by the Late Archaic to Early Formative or Fremont occupants of this site. In addition, the pollen record provides evidence of local vegetation at the time of occupation. Two human teeth found inside this depression were examined to...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM FIVE SITES IN THE WARM SPRINGS PROJECT AREA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH (2006)
Samples from sites 42Ws1748, 42Ws4465, 42Ws4472, 42Ws4474, and 42Ws4718 in the Warm Springs Project area of Washington County, southwest Utah, were examined for pollen, starches, and/or macrofloral remains. Radiocarbon dates from the various sites indicate Archaic and Basketmaker II occupations between 840-770 Cal BC and Cal AD 30-220. Pollen, starch, and macrofloral analyses will be used to provide subsistence information concerning plant resources utilized by the various occupants of...