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The Geologic and Archaeological Contexts for Lithic Resource Acquisition in Southeastern New Mexico (2013)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael J. Dilley. Phillip O. Leckman. Gregory Peacock. Christine G. Ward.

Between December 2012 and January 2013, archaeologists from Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI), conducted geologic and archaeological studies at 14 previously identified archaeological sites, 2 small survey parcels inspected for archaeological remains, and 3 locales visited solely for the geologic study, all located in Eddy, Lea, and Chaves Counties in southeastern New Mexico. The sites and survey areas occupy a range of geologic settings. All 19 areas were utilized prehistorically. SRI...


Rocks and Ancient People in Southeastern New Mexico (2013)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Bradley J. Vierra. Kate E. Zeigler. John V. Cafiero.

The immensity and stark beauty of the Pecos River valley in southeastern New Mexico has long been a source of wonder for travelers to the area. Throughout this landscape, there is a staggering variety of rock types—some dramatically exposed as outcrops and others swept into the area by the Pecos River and its tributaries. An example of the dramatic landforms that characterize the area is the Llano Estacado, or “Stockaded Plains.” At approximately 32,000 square miles—an area greater than all of...