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DOCUMENT Full-Text Linda J. Scott.

During the archaeological inventory of Mesa Verde National Park by the University of Colorado a possible reservoir was designated MV 1936. The physical location of the "reservoir" on Navajo Mesa caused some speculation as to the function of the site, as it did not appear that much water could be collected naturally by the "reservoir", so test excavation was undertaken to clarify the situation.