SRP Transmission Lines

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael D. Metcalf.

The Musem of Northern Arizona developed a location analysis research design for Phase II archaeological investigations of the proposed transmission line corridor routes for the Arizona Nuclear Power Project. Through coupling this research design with a survey of sample archaeological units in the corridor areas, a projection of archaeological sensitivity was generated. This projection was based on a categorization of the total study area in terms of environmental-archaeological zones, and...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Donald E. Weaver, Jr..

This report describes the archaeological excavations at, and subsequent laboratory analysis of material from, the Westwing Site, AZ T:7:27 (ASU), lying within the Salt River Project and the United States Bureau of Reclamation rights-of-way between the Westwing Substation and the Eastwing Substation, Maricopa County, Arizona. The excavations concentrated on the area to be impacted by construction of Tower Number 4 of the transmission line and the associated access road and support...

DOCUMENT Full-Text David N. Siegel. James E. Bradford.

Between January 27 and February 15, and February 25 to May 6, 1974, the Museum of Northern Arizona acted as a consultant to Wirth Associates to study a series of alternate transmission line corridors to connect proposed Salt River Project coal-fired power plants at either the Snowflake or St. Johns localities to three substations in the Phoenix area. Then from April 11 to May 3, 1974, the Museum was contracted by Bechtel Power Corporation to complete Phase I survey investigations of the proposed...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Howard M. Davidson. Michael D. Metcalf.

The Museum of Northern Arizona developed a location analysis research design for Phase II archaeological investigations of the proposed transmission line corridor route for the Arizona Station Project. Through coupling this research design with a survey of sample archaeological units in the corridor areas, a projection of archaeological sensitivity was generated. This projection was based on a categorization of the total study areas in terms of environmental sensitivity to each. Variable for...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Michael D. Metcalf. Howard M. Davidson. Kathleen E. Moffitt.

At the request of Wirth Associates, the Museum of Northern Arizona conducted a Phase I archaeological study of an area in east-central Arizona to identify prehistoric and ethno-historic groups in to delineate areas of potential archaeological sensitivity within the study area. Existing archaeological site data were gathered from various Arizona and New Mexico institutions, and archaeological site density per township was mapped. Site density figures were compared with vegetational and...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Howard M. Davidson.

On February 10, 1975, personnel from the Museum of Northern Arizona conducted archaeological investigations of five proposed drilling locations for the Salt River Project Coronado Transmission Line Project. The surveys for this project took place on State of Arizona and private lands between Apache Junction and Florence Junction, Pinal County and were conducted in accordance with the Arizona State permit. Two archaeological sites were found during the survey. Conflicts between archaeological...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Paul R. Fish.

At the request of Salt River Project, four potential substation sites for the Cholla-Dinosaur transmission line were intensively surveyed by the Museum of Northern Arizona. The four alternative substation locations are in the Tonto National Forest near Superior, Arizona. Two of the substation localities contained archaeological remains. Reconnaissance level survey of access roads leading to the substations was also undertaken.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Howard M. Davidson.

Prehistoric site NA13,886 is an extensive archaeological resource exhibiting profuse quantities of artifacts which appear to represent a very wide range of human activities. The proposed Salt River Project Coronado to Dinosaur 500 kV transmission line right-of-way is currently oriented so as to bisect this site. A recent SRP-sponsored field evaluation of this site was undertaken by the Museum in order to establish the site's qualities and thus its significance and determine costs for various...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard A. Brook.

Between January 19 and 23, 1976, the Museum of Northern Arizona conducted archaeological investigations for the Salt River Project - Coronado Generating System - Coronado-Dinosaur Transmission Line, North End Realignment. The work, supported by contractual agreement, has consisted of an intensive archaeological survey of the proposed realignment right-of-way, around Tower 111 (Sta. 1748+30) and Tower 150 (Sta. 2375+50), and the interim report preparation associated with data collected during the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Pat H. Stein. Stanley Granger. Cynthia L. Freeman.

Seven archaeological sites and 26 isolated finds were recorded during a recent survey of the right-of-way and access roads for the proposed Palo Verde to Westwing Transmission Line. The sites ranged from Hohokam camps and special-purpose, limited activity sites to Anglo homesteads of the early 20th century. Other archaeological loci usually consisted of isolated sherds or a pot-drop, though one flaked tool and several pieces of ground stone were also found. The three prehistoric sites were...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Claudia Nissley.

The Museum of Northern Arizona conducted an intensive survey of the proposed Coronado-Concho Wellfield Distribution transmission line in two phases: 1) a preliminary survey of the entire line (0.75 mi.), and 2) a specific inspection of over 18 pole locations. Three sites have been recorded within the project area. The direct impact of the proposed construction is insignificant; however, the indirect impact of vehicular traffic is considerable. Provisional clearance is recommended.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard A. Brook.

Since May, 1975, the Museum of Northern Arizona, Department of Anthropology (hereafter "Museum"), has conducted archaeological investigations for the Salt River Project - Coronado Generating Station, Coronado-Dinosaur Transmission System, North End Project. This work, supported by contractual agreement, has consisted of an intensive archaeological survey of the proposed right-of-way, from Sta. 0+00 - Sta. 3874+21, and a realignment around Sta. 1748+30 to Sta. 2375+50, and the analysis and report...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Linda Mayro.

An archaeological clearance survey has been carried out on a portion of land managed by Tonto National Forest for proposed tower access roads. These access roads are being constructed by Arizona Public Service for the proposed APS Chollo-Saguaro 500 kV Transmission Line. The archaeological surveys were performed in accordance with the interim survey procedures outlined in the October 13, 1976 letter by Martin McAllister. It states that "access roads (14 feet wide) and a buffer zone of 50 feet...

DOCUMENT Full-Text J. Jefferson Reid.

This documentation is submitted in support of a recommendation that archaeological clearance be granted for construction associated with the Arizona Public Service Company Cholla-Saguaro 500 kV Transmission Line at Site CS-126, within direct impact areas. The expected impacts will result from APS tower 420 and SRP tower 417 This report includes the research design developed for work at this site in accordance with the general research proposal presented in the documentation for determination...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald K. Yablon.

Tower pulling locations and several small parcels of land adjacent to the transmission line right-of-way were surveyed by Museum of Northern Arizona personnel. One previously unrecorded site and several non-site loci were recorded. The site has a Hohokam cultural affiliation. One previously recorded historic site was relocated.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Alan R. Dulaney.

The Museum of Northern Arizona conducted a clearance survey of two pulling locations on the Cholla segment of the Coronado-Silverking Transmission System. No archaeological remains were found at either location and clearance for construction activity at both sites is recommended.

DOCUMENT Full-Text William S. Marmaduke. Dana Hartman. Donna R. Howard.

At the request of The Salt River Project, archeologists from the Museum of Northern Arizona surveyed 24 tower locations and their associated access roads for the 7.5 mile segment of the Coronado-Silverking 500 kV transmission line in the Sitgreaves National Forest. The request for the survey came from Bettina Rosenberg, archeological administrator for The Salt River Project, in a letter dated January 12, 1978. The Coronado-Silverking transmission line is the main conduit to the Phoenix...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Margaret A. Powers. Mark J. Keane. Donald E. Weaver, Jr..

At the request of Salt River Project, the Museum of Northern Arizona conducted an archaeological survey of a proposed 500kV transmission line between the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (near Wintersburg, Arizona) and the Kyrene Substation (near Tempe, Arizona). During survey of the 73.3 mi right-of-way, evidences of historic and prehistoric activity were recorded at 10 sites and 43 loci of isolated artifacts or features. With few exceptions, all identified remains could be assigned to the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald K. Yablon. Donald E. Weaver, Jr..

The research plan outlines a framework for investigating 3 archaeological sites along the Silverking-to-Kyrene, East End, Transmission Line, a part of the Coronado Project. The 3 sites, initially recorded during a recent survey by the Museum of Northern Arizona, are a large lithic scatter associated with linear rock alignments, a possible 1-room structure associated with linear rock alignments, and an abandoned railroad grade. The plan discusses specific means by which the scientific potential...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Donald Keller.

15 mi of Extra High Voltage transmission line corridor, 2 mi of access road, and 0.9 mi of 115kV transmission line from the Silverking Substation were surveyed for archaeological resources by the Museum of Northern Arizona in April, 1978. Twelve prehistoric and historic Anglo-American affiliation archaeological sites were identified along the EHV corridor between the Silverking Substation and the Tonto National Forest boundary. An isolated recent feature, not given a site designation, was found...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Williams S. Marmaduke. Steven G. Dosh.

On April 11, 1978, Steve Dosh, archaeologist at the Museum of Northern Arizona, surveyed three proposed sleeving locations for the construction of the Coronado-Silverking Transmission Line in the Sitgreaves National Forest. Jerry Shelly of the Salt River Project construction staff requested the surveys, and was present during their execution. This work is a part of Dosh's duties as transmission line construction monitor. All the sleeving locations inspected during the present survey are...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald K. Yablon. Donald E. Weaver, Jr..

Tower locations and access road alignments were surveyed by Museum of Northern Arizona personnel. Only three non-site loci were recorded. No previously unrecorded sites were located.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Glen E. Rice. Bruce Larson.

The Salt River Project, at the request of the Bureau of Land Management, contracted with the Office of Cultural Resource Management, Department of Anthropology, Arizona State University, for archaeological monitoring of the construction of access roads and 3 towers which form part of the 500 kV transmission line being constructed by SRP from the Tonto National Forest boundary northeast of Florence to the existing Kyrene substation south of Tempe, Arizona. The monitoring was requested by the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text William S. Marmaduke. Steve Dosh.

On March 14, 1978, William Marmaduke and Steven Dosh, archaeologists at the Museum of Northern Arizona, conducted a field assessment of "Tower 270 site" located at Tower 270 of the Coronado-Silverking Transmission Line within the Sitgreaves National Forest. Work included surface collection of all exposed artifacts and test excavation for buried cultural material. The Salt River Project, owner of the Silverking Line, had requested the assessment after the Sitgreaves National Forest made it a...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Dana Hartman.

Salt River Project (SRP) recently assumed responsibility for the construction of a 2 3/4 mile segment of the Coronado-Silverking APS-SRP Common Corridor Transmission Line. Due to this change in construction plans, Bettina Rosenberg, SRP Archeological Administrator, contacted the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) on November 30, 1977, and requested a resurvey of the tower locations on this portion of the transmission line. The line was originally surveyed by Arizona State Museum (ASM), but the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Ronald K. Yablon.

The Museum of Northern Arizona conducted archaeological investigations at two sites along the Palo Verde to Westwing Transmission System, northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. NA15,137 is an extensive Hohokam sherd and lithic scatter dating to the late Colonial and Sedentary Periods. The remains indicate a seasonal occupation with an agricultural subsistence base. NA15,142 is the remains of a late 1920s to early 1930s homestead. Recovered material and archival research confirm these dates. Apparently...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard W. Effland, Jr.. Margerie Green.

At the request of Judith Imhoff of the Environmental Management Department of Arizona Public Service Company, Archaeological Consulting Services (ACS) initiated a cultural resource survey for the proposed 230 kV transmission line extension in the vicinity of the Kyrene Steam Power Plant. Dr. Richard W. Effland and Margerie Green of ACS served as co-principal investigators and field directors for the project. Johna Hutira and Shereen Lerner assisted in the field investigation. The purpose of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Lyle M. Stone.

On December 12, 1983, Lyle M. Stone and Douglas R. Mitchell of Archaeological Research Services, Inc. performed an archaeological survey along the route of a proposed power line construction project on Tonto Creek near the intersection of El Oso Road and Highway 188, Gila County, Arizona. This project, proposed by Salt River Project, will entail: (1) the construction of 755 ft of new underground electric line; (2) the construction of 1200 ft of new overhead line; and (3) the modification of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Donald R. Keller. Donald E. Weaver, Jr..

Two proposed substation site alternatives along the Agua Fria River were surveyed for archaeological resources by the Museum of Northern Arizona in December 1982. One small previously recorded potsherd concentration and a number of isolated artifacts were located within the Westwing area. An extensive Hohokam site was located within the Eastwing parcel, along with a segment of the historic Marinette Heading Canal. The Westwing substation alternative is strongly recommended in preference to the...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard W. Effland, Jr..

Salt River Project (SRP) and Arizona Public Service Company (APS) propose to construct three transmission lines along a portion of the Beeline Highway on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). SRP proposes to build a new line which will connect the Pinnacle Peak, Brandow, and Papago Butte substations. APS proposes to realign two existing transmission lines and move them out of the Salt River channel and onto the north terrace above the river. Archaeological Consulting Services...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Richard W. Effland. Scott Fedick.

The Salt River Project (SRP) and Arizona Public Service Company (APS) constructed three transmission lines along a portion of the Beeline Highway on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). SRP proposed to build a new line that connects the Pinnacle Peak, Brandow, and Papago Buttes substations. At the same time, APS proposed to realign two existing transmission lines and move them out of the Salt River channel and onto the north terrace above the river. Prior to construction,...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Cameron S. Griffith.

Northland Research, Inc. (Northland), was contracted by Salt River Project (SRP) to perform a Class III cultural resources survey for proposed SRP receiving station site RS # 3, associated transmission line (230 kV and 65 kV) right-of-way corridors, and alternatives. The survey was conducted from 30 October to 3 November 1995. The work involved 11 person days of labor. No significant archaeological resources were encountered.

DOCUMENT Full-Text Mark R. Hackbarth.

Northland Research, Inc. (Northland) conducted an archaeological survey of a portion of the Salt River Project A. I. Power District in the northwest corner of Pinal County, Arizona. The survey was conducted on November 7, 1996 at the request of the Salt River Project (SRP). The project area consists of four disconnected linear rights-of-way with unequal lengths and widths that cross land administered by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD Right-of-Way Application No. 18-10211)....

DOCUMENT Full-Text Thomas E. Wright. David E. Purcell.

Three archaeological surveys have been conducted along parallel transects through west-central Arizona: the Museum of Northern Arizona's survey of the Mead to Phoenix powerline right-of-way, SWCA's survey of Mead to Phoenix project construction access roads, and Archaeological Research Services's survey of the U. S. Highway 93 right-of-way for the Arizona Department of Transportation. Combining the results of these surveys and previous research reveals three major concentrations of sites. These...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Mark R. Hackbarth.

Northland Research, Inc. (Northland) conducted an archaeological survey of a portion of the Salt River Project A. I. Power District in the northwest corner of Pinal County, Arizona. The survey was conducted on November 7, 1996 at the request of the Salt River Project (SRP), under Arizona Antiquities Permit No. 1996-61BL. The project area consists of four disconnected linear rights-of-way with unequal lengths and widths that cross land administered by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Scott Kwiatkowski.

At the request of the Salt River Project (SRP), Archaeological Research Services, Inc. (ARS), completed a Class III cultural resources survey at two small parcels that are the planned locations of two 230-kV power poles in downtown Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. SRP plans to lease these parcels from their current landowners/administrators: the Union Pacific Railroad, the City of Tempe, and the Arizona State Land Department. The state land part of the survey was completed under the authority of...

DOCUMENT Full-Text Travis S. Bone.

On July 5, 2006, archaeologist Travis Bone completed an archaeological survey of the SRP Pinto Creek Access Roads & Top Wire Replacement project on the Globe Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. The project area includes the complete transmission line between the Silver King and Miami substations. Time spent on this project included 5 hours of fieldwork, 12 hours of report preparation and 2 hours of administration by the Forest Archaeological Staff. Vehicle use totaled 180 miles.

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In this report, the results of data recovery efforts conducted for the Palo Verde to Pinal West transmission line project at the Gillespie Dam site, AZ T:13:18 (ASM), in the Gila Bend area of the Gila River are presented. The site is a prehistoric Hohokam-Patayan settlement with an overlay of Historic era material. Fieldwork primarily occurred within the construction staging area of a transmission tower. Although covering less than an acre, the staging area contained surprising numbers of...