Macrobotanical Analysis (Other Keyword)
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Loko Kaipuni (SIHP # 50-80-14-4573), a Hawaiian fishpond located in Waikīkī, O’ahu, Hawai’i, was used during both the pre-Contact and historic periods. In 1919 and 1928 it was filled with coral dredge from the Ala Wai Canal. A sediment sample collected from the center of the monitor trench excavation was submitted for pollen and macrofloral analysis to establish baseline environmental information for the vicinity of the fishpond and to answer questions of how the fishpond was used.
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND DIATOM ANALYSIS FROM PIPE SPRING NATIONAL MONUMENT, ARIZONA (2001)
Two sediment samples collected from a black, organic layer exposed in a trench at Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona, were examined for pollen, diatoms, and/or macrofloral remains. This layer is believed to represent an intact, natural organic stratum that formed when water ponded at the mouth of the spring. Pollen, macrofloral, and diatom analyses will be used to define environmental information and local vegetation at the time this stratum was deposited. Pollen analysis provides evidence...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND FIBER IDENTIFICATION AT THE SANCHEZ COPPER DATA RECOVERY PROJECT, GRAHAM COUNTY, ARIZONA (1994)
Samples from features at several sites on the Sanchez Copper Data Recovery Project area in southeastern Arizona were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. In addition, two stone knives with fibrous plant materials adhering to them were submitted to identify the type of fibers present. These knives are believed to have been used for slicing agave. Features sampled for pollen and macrofloral remains include roasting pits, hearths, waffle gardens, rock piles, and rock rings. Pollen and...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AT SITE 24CB1332, SOUTHERN MONTANA (1997)
Pollen, Macrofloral, and Protein Residue Analysis at Site 24CB1332 in southern Montana.
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF SOIL AND ARTIFACTS FROM THE BEES NEST SITE (32ME175) , NORTH DAKOTA (1994)
Samples from proveniences associated with stone tipi rings at the Bees Nest Site (32ME175) , were analyzed for pollen and macrofloral remains. This site is a multicomponent site in west-central North Dakota, containing a minimum of 134 stone circles/arcs, 64 rock cairns, and 10 rock alignments. Pollen and macrofloral analyses are used to address subsistence activities at the site. In addition, flaked stone tools from this site were analyzed for possible blood proteins. Immunological studies have...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, AND CHARCOAL ANALYSES IN THE JEWETT MINE PROJECT AREA, TEXAS (1990)
Fossil pollen, phytoliths, macrofloral remains, and charcoal from archeological and geological sites at the Jewett Mine, Texas are analyzed in this appendix. Pollen analysis provides an overview of regional vegetation and hence paleoenvironments for this area. Pollen columns were collected at an alluvial geological site in the Buffalo Creek floodplain and at an archeological site, 41LN106, in the Lambs Creek drainage for this reconstruction. Companion phytolith samples were collected from the...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AT SITES CA-SDI-10637, CA-SDI-9605, AND CA-LAN-92, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (1996)
Soil samples and groundstone from Sites Ca-SDI-10637, CA SDI-9605, and CA-LAN-92 were examined for pollen, phytoliths, macrofloral remains, and/or protein residues. Sites Ca-SDI- 10637 and CA-SDI-9605 are part of the Torrey Pines State Reserve Project, and these sites yielded radiocarbon dates that suggest Late Period occupations. Early Milling Stone Horizon dates were obtained from Site CA-LAN-92 at Leo Carrillo State Beach near Malibu, California. Pollen, phytolith, and macrofloral...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, PARASITE, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF COPROLITES FROM ROOM 21 IN STEP HOUSE (5MV1285), MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, COLORADO (1992)
Twelve coprolites from Level II of Room 21 in Step House, Site 5MV1285, in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, were examined for pollen, phytoliths, macrofloral remains, and possible parasites present. Room 21 was probably an unroofed work area in use during Pueblo times. The coprolites were recovered in the south two-thirds of fill above the upper floor or walking surface of Room 21. Pollen, phytolith, and macrofloral analyses will provide direct evidence of diet and information concerning use...
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, PARASITE, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS ON SAMPLES FROM LOTS 15 AND 16, PACKAGE 118, HARPER'S FERRY NATIONAL PARK, WEST VIRGINIA (1992)
Pollen, phytolith, parasite, and macrofloral analyses were conducted on samples from two privies, Features 292 and 213, situated on Lot 16, Package 118, Harper's Ferry National Park, West Virginia. These privies are believed to represent a pre-Civil War period during the 1830s-1850s (Feature 292), and the early 20th century (Feature 213). The Package 118 area consists of Lots 15 and 16, located in Lower Town Harper's Ferry, between Potomac and High Streets. Prior to 1836, these lots served as...
POLLEN, STARCH, PHYTOLITH, MACROFLORAL, ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSES, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF SAMPLES FROM THE CORN CREEK SITE, 26CK2605, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA. (2010)
Samples from features at Corn Creek, site 26CK2605, in the Corn Creek Field Station, Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Clark County, southern Nevada, were submitted for pollen, phytolith, macrofloral (including charcoal identification), and organic residue analyses. Organic residues were examined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Charred remains recovered from the macrofloral samples were submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating. This site is very large and contains numerous loci and...
Privy Photographs from the 625 Broadway Archaeological Site, Albany, NY (2002)
Photographs of several privies from about 1740-1880 at the 625 Broadway Archaeological Site, Albany, NY
Results of Archaeological Phase 1 Data Recovery at AZ AA:12:97 (ASM) for a Tucson Electric Power Substation, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (2005)
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is planning construction of a new substation in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. This work will include the installation of two buried electric lines and a new steel power pole and overlaps portions of the proposed construction area. Previous examination of the site surface (Ruble 2005a) suggested the potential for buried archaeological features at the site. At that time, the site was considered eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (National...
Results of Archaeological Testing at Site AZ U:1:164 (ASM), Near Cave Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona (2001)
Principal Development Group (PDG) plans to construct a shopping center in the vicinity of Cave Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona. The construction will impact site AZ U:1:164 (ASM), a scatter of prehistoric artifacts. PDG requested that EcoPlan Associates, Inc. (EcoPlan) conduct archaeological testing at site AZ U:1:164 (ASM) to determine the site’s eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). During archaeological testing, EcoPlan identified and recorded a single...
Results of Archaeological Testing for Site AZ T:12:184 (ASM) Associated with the USA Fee Property Relocation that is Part of the Proposed City of Phoenix Improvements, Maricopa County, Arizona (2003)
The City of Phoenix (COP) plans to make improvements will include roadway widening, storm drain installation, the addition of curbs and gutters, and landscaping along the west side of the road. EcoPlan Associates, Inc., (EcoPlan) completed cultural resource survey of the COP’s Van Buren improvement project area (McDermott 2003). Archaeological Consulting Services, Inc., (ACS) surveyed the contiguous portion of the BOR irrigation lateral USA fee property (Fangmeier 2002). Both surveys...
STRATIGRAPHIC POLLEN ANALYSIS AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING FOR A CORE, POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF GROUNDSTONE AND A SOIL SAMPLE, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF CHARCOAL SAMPLES FROM THE BLACKFOOT CAVE (SITE 5DA2358), COLORADO (2014)
Sixteen pollen samples were examined from a core taken at the Blackfoot Cave site, 5DA2358, in southeast Douglas County, Colorado. This rock shelter is unusual in that it has a permanent spring flowing from it, making it a very desirable location for extensive prehistoric and historic use. In 1859, the first house was built at the site. Artifacts attest to Archaic through Historic occupations. The core was taken from a small wetland area in the catch basin of the spring below the cave and...
Their Own Road: Archaeological Investigations along State Route 260 Payson to Heber - Christopher Creek Section and Sharp Creek Campground (2014)
In this volume, the easternmost portion of the State Route (SR) 260 —Payson to Heber Archaeological project is described. Driving east from where the SR 260 project begins near Payson, Arizona, the environment changes from rolling hills and meadows to narrow ridges and perennial streams. There are few open areas as the road winds between the Mogollon Rim to the north and Christopher Mountain to the south. Prehistoric and historic sites are situated on the hills and terraces above the permanent...
Times of Transition: Excavations at the Pima Animal Care Center, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona (2018)
Excavations at the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) revealed a unique portion of the prehistoric Hohokam landscape. Uncovered were the vestiges of a settlement that was occupied for two short periods at the beginning and the end of the Hohokam pre-Classic. Both periods of occupation occurred during times of transition in the prehistoric Tucson Basin. The Tortolita phase occupation corresponds with the founding of villages and the transition to Hohokam lifeways throughout southern and central...
Using Black Earth and Remote Sensing - Methods and Guidelines for Analysis of Indicator Species Distribution Using Remote Sensing - Presentation (Legacy 10-416) (2012)
This presentation continues the topic in the "Recommendations for Applying Results to DoD Modeling Initiatives" above. Remote sensing is defined, methods are presented, and interpretation and analysis are discussed. The theses of the presentation are that vegetation types containing high density of archaeological sites should show the highest potential for discovery of previously unknown cultural sites, and remote sensing, especially high-resolution aerial imagery, is useful in efficiently...
Using Black Earth and Remote Sensing - Soil Analysis, Methods and Guidelines - Presentation (Legacy 10-416) (2012)
This presentation defines black earth/soils; describes sampling, lab, and analytical methods; outlines the use of the results in ArcMap (Inverse Distance Weighting spatial interpolation tool), and discusses species and soil mineral contents that may indicate use by Native Americans. The thesis of the presentation is that an integration of the use of vegetative indicator species and black earth has more predictive power than either alone.
Using Black Earth and Remote Sensing of Indicator Plants for Identification of Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitivity and Potential Site Integrity in the Eastern Woodlands (Legacy 10-416)
This project collected soils data at four installations (Fort Drum, NY; Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, Cheatham Annex of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA, and Dare County Bombing Range of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC) to explore the efficacy of black earth as an indicator of Indian activity on the landscape. The project's report includes analysis and major conclusions, which were applied to develop management strategies that can be implemented across a wide range of DoD holdings in the...
Using Black Earth and Remote Sensing of Indicator Plants for Identification of Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitivity and Potential Site Integrity in the Eastern Woodlands - Report (Legacy 10-416) (2012)
This technical report provides a summary of soils data collected at four installations (Fort Drum, NY; Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, Cheatham Annex of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA, and Dare County Bombing Range of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC) to explore the efficacy of black earth as an indicator of Indian activity on the landscape. The report includes analysis and major conclusions, which were applied to develop management strategies that can be implemented across a wide range of...
VAFB-2009-14: Macrobotanical Analysis of Soil Samples from CA-SBA-658, Santa Barbara County, California (2009)
This document is a report of the results of a Macro botanical Analysis of Soil Samples from CA-SBA-658. This analysis suggests that the inhabitants of site CA-SBA-658 collected plants from Honda Creek, nearby grasslands, and scrub/chaparral to obtain food and firewood. Some of the recovered taxa were also used for medicinal and utilitarian purposes. Extremely poor preservation conditions at both sites have greatly hampered our understanding of how their inhabitants interacted with the plant...