Face view of possibly notched beam/post (PL 43) going into the eastern wall of the southeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse). Note adobe and additional charcoal in the wall.

Plan view of possibly notched beam/post (PL 43) going into the eastern wall of the southeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ.

Plan view of possible post (PL 45) pedestalled in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ.

Plan view of possible post (PL 45) pedestalled in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ close-up.

Plan view of possible post (PL 45) pedestalled in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ close-up.

Plan view of possible stringer post (PL 46) lying in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ.

Plan view of possible stringer post (PL 46) lying in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ close-up.

Oblique view of possible stringer post (PL 46) lying in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ. Note large rodent hole directly above the sample in the bulk sediment left in front of the wall.

Plan view of roofing identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, before collection of dendrochronology samples PL 48 and PL 51.

Plan view of roofing identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, before collection of dendrochronology samples PL 48 and PL 51.

Plan view of possible post pieces identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 1, in situ. Portions collected as dendrochronology samples PL 49 and PL 50.

Plan view of possible post pieces identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 1, in situ. Portions collected as dendrochronology samples PL 49 and PL 50.

Plan view of roofing materials identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 1 posts and Stratum 3 beams, in situ prior to collecting dendrochronology samples PL's 49, 50, and 51.

View of construction materials on northeast wall of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Strata 1-3, in situ. The materials include possible juniper pieces and bark surrounded by adobe. These materials may represent part of the roof or evidence of re

View of construction materials on northeast wall of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Strata 1-3, in situ. The materials include possible juniper pieces and bark surrounded by adobe. These materials may represent part of the roof or evidence of re

Plan view of construction materials identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Strata 1-3, in situ prior to collecting dendrochronology sample PL 56.

Plan view of beam identified in east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ prior to collection of dendrochronology sample PL 13.

Plan view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ with dendrochronology sample PL 60.

Face view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Possibly includes juniper, sage, as well as other plant materials for adhering adobe to the wall of the structure.

Oblique view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Possibly includes juniper, sage, as well as other plant materials for adhering adobe to the wall of the structure.

Face view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Possibly includes juniper, sage, as well as other plant materials for adhering adobe to the wall of the structure.

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E.

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1355N 2471E.

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1355N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1355N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1350N 2474E.

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1350N 2474E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1350N 2474E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Plain view of posthole feature 1 observed in 1-x-1-m unit, 1358N 2472, on the primary use surface associated with NST 110.

Plain view of posthole feature 1 observed in 1-x-1-m unit, 1358N 2472, on the primary use surface associated with NST 110. Excavation in progress.

Face view of fallen post or beam against pithouse wall at intersection of southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber) and Structure 114 (side room), Strata 1-2. Possible post collected as vegetal sample PL 66.

Face view of fallen post or beam against pithouse wall at intersection of southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber) and Structure 114 (side room), Strata 1-2. Possible post collected as vegetal sample PL 66.

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2479E.

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2479E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2479E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Plan view of post hole Feature 1 in 1-x-1-m unit 1358N 2472E, SR00-001. Excavation in progress with upper stones removed to collect pollen sample revealing remains of post.

Final excavation photo of post hole Feature 1 in 1-x-1-m unit 1358N 2472E, SR00-001.

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1358N 2472E.

Plan view of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Plan view close-up of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Plan view close-up of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Plan view close-up of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Plan view of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Plan view of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Oblique view of possible beam with attached closing material (possibly sage or juniper) and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1351N 2466E.

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1351N 2466E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1351N 2466E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2468E. Note window to confirm sediment in northeast corner and wet spot in the center.

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2468E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).

Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2468E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).

Remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright and two possible beams lying down with closing material in between in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber pithouse), Stratum 3.

Roofing materials consisting of two possible upright posts, a curved possible beam, and possible closing material (juniper or sage) south of beam identified in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3.

Roofing materials identified in east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Close-up of possibly curved beam and possible closing material.

Roofing materials identified in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ. Materials include beam collected as dendrochronology sample PL 20, possibly curved beam, and possible closing material.

Remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright and two possible beams lying down with closing material in between in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3.

Remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright with closing material (possibly sage) and adobe in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3.

Close-up of remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright with closing material (possibly sage) and adobe in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3.

Close-up of closing material (possibly sage) and adobe associated with the remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3.

Remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright with closing material (possibly sage) and adobe in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3 (macro setting on camera).

Modern ground surface, 2-x-2-m unit 1375.5N 2458E.

Modern ground surface, 2-x-2-m unit 1359N 2471.5E.

Modern ground surface, 2-x-2-m unit 1356N 2471.5E.

Abrader, photo 1 of 1.

Awl, photo 1 of 1.

Other modified stone, photo 1 of 1.

Other modified stone, photo 1 of 1.

Other modified stone, photo 1 of 1.

Other modified stone, photo 1 of 1.

Polishing stone, photo 1 of 1.

Drill and projectile point sample assemblage, photo 1 of 1.

Two-hand mano, photo 1 of 1.

Trough metate, photo 1 of 1.

Honeycutt motif sample assemblage from Basketmaker III hamlet sites, photo 1 of 1.

Site 5MT10631, Major Cultural Units and Excavation Areas

Site 5MT10631, Midden 104, Nonstructure 110, and Arbitrary Unit 106, Stratigraphic Profile

Site 5MT10631, Pithouse 101-102-114, Roof Fall

Site 5MT10631, Pithouse 101-102-114, Surface 1, Artifacts and Samples

Site 5MT10631, Pithouse 101-102-114, Surface 1, Features

Site 5MT10631, Pithouse 101-102-114 and Nonstructure 113, Stratigraphic Profile

Site 5MT10631, Topography

This report 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...

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 dataset contains data on the features documented from...

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 dataset contains data on the field specimens from the...

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 dataset contains information on the provenience...

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 dataset contains information on the study units that are...

This project 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. Specifically, this project details work completed at the Pasquin Site, a habitation site dating from the Basketmaker III through Pueblo III periods. This project contains maps, photos, and associated logs explaining what is depicted on each image.

5MT2037 Map Log

5MT2037 Photo Log

Modern ground surface in geomorphology test unit dug in 5MT2037 midden.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 1 of 19 moving west to east.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 2 of 19 moving west to east.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 3 of 19 moving west to east.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 4 of 19 moving west to east.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 5 of 19 moving west to east.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 6 of 19 moving west to east.

Profile of the north face of segment 1 backhoe trench excavated as a full cut. Photo 7 of 19 moving west to east.