This collection details work by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (Crow Canyon) during the Basketmaker Communities Project, a multi-faceted research and public education archaeological initiative undertaken by Crow Canyon from 2011 through 2017. The primary purpose of the Basketmaker Communities Project was to study the history and social organization of a large Basketmaker III period (A.D. 500–750) settlement in the central Mesa Verde region and to track the long-term impacts of that settlement on later populations.
This collection contains the final report for the project, key artifact data, and maps and photos from the sites investigated organized by site (as individual tDAR projects). Each site project contains photo and map log datasets that help find and select individual images or maps.
To read the final report and find project datasets please visit https://core.tdar.org/collection/70645
Site Name Keywords
Dillard Site •
5MT10647 •
Ridgeline Site •
5MT10711 •
Mueller Little House •
5MT10631 •
Switchback site •
5MT2032 •
Sagebrush House Site •
5MT10687
Temporal Keywords
Basketmaker III •
Pueblo II •
Pueblo I •
Pueblo III
Geographic Keywords
Southwestern Colorado •
Southwestern US
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5MT2032, Photo #20575, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Closeup of base or lip under cover stone of Feature 4 before removal. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20576, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Closeup of top of Feature 4 opening before removal of cover stone. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20577, Plan view, excavation in progress (2014)
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Footer trench for upright slabs and exterior surface, east wall of Structure 113. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20579, Plan view, excavation in progress (2014)
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Footer trench for upright slabs and exterior surface, east wall of Structure 113. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20580, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Hearth 1 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20582, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 4 (plug removed). Note adobe coping at the feature's entrance. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20584, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 4. Photo shows groove in the adobe coping that the stone plug sat in. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20586, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Final excavation photo for Hearth 1. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20587, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Final excavation photo for Hearth 1. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20590, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Southeast corner of room with south 50cm of wall dismantled to show footer trench. Posthole and pit also visible. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20591, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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East wall of structure with posthole and pit feature. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20592, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Upright slab support trench. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20593, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Upright slab support trench with rock mounted into it. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20594, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Detail of storage pit, posthole, and exposed base of wall. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20595, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Final profile of Feature 4, showing opening of feature, adobe coping around opening, and upright slabs to north and south of opening. Note adobe covering slabs. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20596, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Final profile of Feature 4, closeup of fill (looks like roof fall). Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20598, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Final profile of Feature 4 showing opening with coping, adobe-covered upright slabs, and upright burned post to the north of the feature. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20599, Other (2014)
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Shaped circular slab used to plug Feature 4. Orange smudges are adobe which had been covering the slab. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20600, Other (2014)
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Closeup of adobe and shaping on circular slab used to plug Feature 4. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20601, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Upright post, likely a main support, in situ. A large upright slab stands to the west of the post and is connected to post with adobe and to Feature 4 to the south. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20602, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Closeup of upright post in situ, likely a main support. Note upright slab adjacent to post on the west side and adobe on slab. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20603, Plan view (2014)
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Pile of rock from the roofing material of the pitroom, 75 percent burned. Stratum 2, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20604, Plan view, before excavation (2014)
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Pre-excavation photo of possible Surface 2 area between Feature 1 and Feature 2. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20606, Face view, architecture (2014)
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North face of Feature 5, a single upright shaped slab that is likely part of a wing wall. Note adobe plaster on east side of slab. Posthole 3 is to the east of Feature 5. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20607, Face view, architecture (2014)
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South face of Feature 5, with Feature 3 visible to the east. Note adobe at the top of the rock on the eastern side. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20610, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 6 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20611, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 7 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20612, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Feature 6 after excavation. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20613, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Feature 7 after excavation. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20614, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Reddish-brown sterile Stratum 2, 1-x1-m unit 1420N 206E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20615, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 1-x1-m unit 1420N 206E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20616, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final photo of Structure 110's floor. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20617, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final photo of Structure 110's floor. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20618, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final photo of Structure 110's floor. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20619, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final photo of Structure 110's floor. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20620, Other (2014)
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Large metate (PL 154) from Structure 110's floor. Metate was broken due to heat and pressure from roof fall and burning. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20621, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Photo shows possible feature before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20622, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo of pitroom. Note upright slab walls. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20623, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo of pitroom. Note upright slab walls. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20624, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo of pitroom. Note upright slab walls. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20625, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo of pitroom. Note upright slab walls. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20626, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo of pitroom. Note upright slab walls. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20627, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20628, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E. Cross-section of upright slab wall with the exterior of the pitroom to the left and the interior of the pitroom to the right.
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5MT2032, Photo #20629, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of east face, Feature 8. Note charcoal and adobe in feature fill. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20630, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E. Note hearth in photo.
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5MT2032, Photo #20631, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of west half of north wall, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E. Note hearth and globs of adobe over hearth.
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5MT2032, Photo #20632, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of east half of north wall, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E. Note beams in roof fall (dark patches are just wet spots).
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5MT2032, Photo #20633, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Floor of Structure 110 with features. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20634, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Floor of Structure 110 with features. From southeast corner (left) to northwest corner (right): BNS 4, PNS 7, POS 3, OTH 5, POS 6, PNS 8, HAR 1. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20635, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Floor of Structure 110 with features. From southeast corner (left) to northwest corner (right): PNS 7, OTH 5, POS 6, DEF 2, PNS 8, HAR 1. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1436N 210E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20636, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Plan view showing sterile sediment and possible fill. Stratum 1, 1-x1-m unit 1431N 221E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20637, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x1-m unit 1431N 221E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20638, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Before excavation of a possible feature. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20640, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Before excavation of a possible feature. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20641, Field crew photo (2014)
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Group shot with Lab staff, Field staff, Education staff, and Jane Dillard.
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5MT2032, Photo #20642, Field crew photo (2014)
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Group shot with Lab staff, Field staff, Education staff, and Jane Dillard. L to R: Steve Copeland, Savannah Davenport, Caitlin Sommer, Dan Simplicio, Jane Dillard, Becca Simon, Laura Noldner, Kari Schleher, Shanna Diederichs.
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5MT2032, Photo #20643, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Showing Feature 1. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20644, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Showing top of Feature 1 and test window into sterile sediment. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20645, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Showing top of Feature 1 and test window into sterile sediment. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20646, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of Feature 1, showing feature resting on fill. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20647, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, east half. 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20648, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, west half. 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20649, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Feature 1, Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20651, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Rock face and base of Feature 1 resting in fill on Surface 1. 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20652, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of Feature 1 in north wall of unit. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20653, Plan view, PL's (2014)
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PL 1 on Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20654, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Showing PL 1 on Surface 1. 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #20655, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Showing west side of Feature 1. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1429N 222E.
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5MT2032, Photo #26929, Lab photo (2019)
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Other modified stone, photo 1 of 1.
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5MT2032, Photo #26930, Lab photo (2019)
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Other modified stone, photo 1 of 1.
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5MT2032, Photo #26931, Lab photo (2019)
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Drill and projectile point assemblage, photo 1 of 1.
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5MT2032, Photo #26932, Lab photo (2019)
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Two-hand mano, photo 1 of 1.
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5MT2032, Photo #27002, Lab photo (2020)
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Honeycutt motif sample assemblage from Basketmaker III hamlet sites, photo 1 of 1.
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5MT10736, Photo #17305, Plan view (2011)
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Possible pitstructure or slab-lined room along Mary's path at Indian Camp Ranch. Exposed by Archie when installing yucca drip lines.
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5MT10736, Photo #17306, Plan view (2011)
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Possible pitstructure or slab-lined room along Mary's path at Indian Camp Ranch. Exposed by Archie when installing yucca drip lines.
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5MT10736, Photo #17307, Plan view (2011)
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Possible pitstructure or slab-lined room along Mary's path at Indian Camp Ranch. Exposed by Archie when installing yucca drip lines.
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5MT10736, Photo #17308, Scenic photo (2011)
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Possible pitstructure or slab-lined room along Mary's path at Indian Camp Ranch. Exposed by Archie when installing yucca drip lines.
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5MT10736, Photo #17310, Plan view (2011)
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Possible pitstructure or slab-lined room along Mary's path at Indian Camp Ranch. Exposed by Archie when installing yucca drip lines.
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5MT10736, Photo #17311, Scenic photo (2011)
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Possible pitstructure or slab-lined room along Mary's path at Indian Camp Ranch. Exposed by Archie when installing yucca drip lines.
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5MT10736, Photo #18771, Plan view, before excavation (2012)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x-1-m unit 2325N 2096E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18772, Plan view, before excavation (2012)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x-1-m unit 2325N 2094E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18773, Plan view, before excavation (2012)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x-1-m unit 2315N 2089E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18774, Plan view, before excavation (2012)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 2320N 2093E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18929, Plan view, before excavation (2012)
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Modern ground surface in plowed field. 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18930, Plan view, excavation in progress (2012)
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Stratum 1, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. In progress photo taken per Smith's request.
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5MT10736, Photo #18931, Scenic photo (2012)
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Stratum 1, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Scenic photo with excavation in progress taken per Smith's request.
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5MT10736, Photo #18932, Plan view, excavation in progress (2012)
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Stratum 2, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. In progress photo taken per Smith's request.
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5MT10736, Photo #18933, Scenic photo (2012)
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Scenic photo taken per Smith's request, showing backdirt pile and screen.
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5MT10736, Photo #18935, Plan view (2012)
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Burned beam lying flat on potential surface (potential because beam is located in an area of prairie dog disturbance). Stratum 2, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18936, Plan view (2012)
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Vertical slab-lined storage pit or low wall. Stratum 2, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #18937, Scenic photo (2012)
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Scenic photo with excavation in progress, taken per Smith's request.
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5MT10736, Photo #18938, Plan view, excavation in progress (2012)
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In progress photo with tools and wall or slab-lined feature, taken per Smith's request.
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5MT10736, Photo #18939, Scenic photo (2012)
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In progress photo taken per Smith's request. The Smith house is in the background; tools, screen, and excavation unit are in the foreground.
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5MT10736, Photo #18940, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Feature 1 before excavation. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19029, Other (2013)
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Stone knife from 5MT10736. Stratum 1, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19030, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface, 2-x2-m unit 2337N 2068E. Note auger holes in the center of the unit.
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5MT10736, Photo #19031, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 2320N 2095E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19032, Plan view, before excavation (2013)
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Modern ground surface, 1-x1-m unit 2314N 2092E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19184, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of east wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Structure 109 visible in left of photo.