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
Site Type Keywords
Archaeological Feature •
Hearth •
Pit •
Post Hole / Post Mold
Other Keywords
Basketmaker Communities Project •
Project Report
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation •
Site Evaluation / Testing •
Archaeological Overview •
Research Design / Data Recovery Plan •
Remote Sensing •
Heritage Management
Material Types
Ceramic •
Chipped Stone •
Dating Sample •
Fauna •
Ground Stone •
Macrobotanical •
Mineral •
Pollen •
Shell •
Wood
Temporal Keywords
Basketmaker III •
Pueblo II •
Pueblo I •
Pueblo III •
Basketmaker III Period
Geographic Keywords
Southwestern Colorado •
Southwestern US •
United States of America (Country) •
Colorado (State / Territory) •
Montezuma County (County) •
North America (Continent) •
USA (Country) •
Mesa Verde Region •
Cortez, Colorado •
Indian Camp Ranch
Resources Inside This Collection (Viewing 1,301-1,400 of 5,017)
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5MT10647, Photo #21072, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Final photo of Feature 16. Note stones placed inside posthole, presumably to lend support to the post. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 489E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21073, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Final photo of Feature 16. Note stones placed inside posthole, presumably to lend support to the post. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 489E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21074, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Final excavation photo of Feature 16. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21075, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Posthole 6 after excavation. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21076, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 17, showing sandstone in north half before removal. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21077, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 17, showing sandstone in north half before removal. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21079, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 17, showing sandstone before removal. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21081, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 17, showing sandstone before removal. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21082, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 17, showing sandstone before removal. 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21083, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Posthole 15 before excavation, showing one of four main support posts still in situ. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21085, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile view of Feature 15 before excavation. Photo shows post leaning southwest-northeast and still in situ. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21086, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Face view, Posthole 15 before excavation. Showing one of four main supports still in situ. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21087, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Posthole 15 before excavation, showing one of four main support posts still in situ. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21088, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Face view, Posthole 15 before excavation. Showing one of four main supports still in situ. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21089, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Posthole 15. Photo shows feature after part of the post was removed. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21090, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Posthole 15. Photo shows excavated apron around posthole and a recently exposed pit feature (west side of photo) with plaster present on the south end. 3-x-1-m unit 1405N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21091, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Posthole 10 after excavation. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21092, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Sterile Stratum 3, 1-x-1-m unit 1394N 508E. Excavation window in northwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #21093, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, dry. 1-x-1-m unit 1394N 508E. Excavation window in northwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #21094, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, wet. 1-x-1-m unit 1394N 508E. Excavation window in northwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #21099, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Posthole 17 (to north) and Posthole 18 (to south) before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21100, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Postholes 20 and 22 with excavation in progress, Posthole 21 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21101, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Postholes 23 and 24 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21102, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Posthole 19 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21103, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Posthole 25 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21104, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Posthole 18 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21105, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Possible feature before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21107, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 1-x-1-m unit 1392N 481E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21108, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Postholes 17 and 18 after excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21109, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (north half). 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21110, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (south half). 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21111, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall (west half). 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21112, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall (east half). 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21114, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, dry. 1-x-1-m unit 1402N 478E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21115, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, wetted with spray bottle. 1-x-1-m unit 1402N 478E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21116, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Sterile Stratum 4, 1-x1-m unit 1402N 478E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21117, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Floor of Structure 311 with hearth in southwest corner and sand-filled pit feature in foreground. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21118, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Hearth 1 before excavation. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21119, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 2 before excavation. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21120, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Pitstructure wall and prehistoric ground surface with slab feature in southeast corner. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21121, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Pit feature in southeast corner of excavation unit and prehistoric ground surface around Structure 311. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21122, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Floor of Structure 311 with possible sand-filled feature and rodent disturbance. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1435N 504E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21123, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Floor of Structure 311 with possible sand-filled pit and rodent disturbance. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1435N 504E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21124, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Sand-filled Feature 3 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1435N 504E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21125, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Hearth 1 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1435N 504E and 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21126, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Overview of stockade. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, and 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21127, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Overview of stockade. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, and 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21128, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Overview of stockade. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, and 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21129, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Overview of stockade. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, and 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21131, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2 (sand-filled pit feature). At least two strata are present. Note stone at feature's base. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E
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5MT10647, Photo #21135, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2 (sand-filled pit feature). At least two strata are present. Note stone at feature's base. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E
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5MT10647, Photo #21136, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Photo is attempting to show possible false bottom of pit (red silty deposit between sand strata). Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21138, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Photo is attempting to show possible false bottom of pit (red silty deposit between sand strata). Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21139, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Photo is attempting to show possible false bottom of pit (red silty deposit between sand strata). Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21142, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Upright slabs in pit feature (Feature 8). Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 511E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21143, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Sandy fill is visible above sandstone slab, possibly indicating that feature is a bell-shaped pit. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21144, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Photo shows sandstone slab at the bottom of Stratum 2 (Stratum 2 not completely excavated). Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21145, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Photo shows darker brown stain surrounding the feature (possibly an apron). Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21146, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 2. Photo shows darker brown stain surrounding the feature (possibly an apron). Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21147, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Edge of Feature 9 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 511E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21148, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Feature 8 after excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 511E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21149, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of Feature 8. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 511E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21150, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of Feature 8. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 511E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21151, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Hearth 1 before excavation; rodent hole visible in southeast corner. Surface 1, 2-x1-m unit 1429N 495.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21153, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Hearth 1 after excavation. Rodent hole is visible in the southeast. Only some plaster remains. Surface 1, 2-x1-m unit 1429N 495.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21154, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Hearth 1 and collar before excavation. Surface 1, 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E and 2-x1-m unit 1435N 504E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21155, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 1 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21156, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 2 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21157, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 3 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21160, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Probable stockade after excavation, southern and central portions. Surface 1. 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21161, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Probable stockade after excavation, central and northern postholes. Surface 1. 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21162, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Probable stockade after excavation, northern postholes. Surface 1. 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21163, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Probable stockade after excavation. Surface 1. 2-x-2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E, 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E, 2-x-2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21164, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Photo shows misaligned Postholes 11 through 14 (to the southeast) and Postholes 1 through 4.
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5MT10647, Photo #21169, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 1; photo shows rock alignment at the bottom of the pit feature. Two "rocks" are cores and were collected. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21170, Profile view, feature (2014)
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North profile of Feature 1, west portion. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21171, Profile view, feature (2014)
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North profile of Feature 1, central portion. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21172, Profile view, feature (2014)
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North profile of Feature 1, east portion. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1423N 496E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21173, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Hearth 1 after excavation. Note plaster apron around hearth. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1435N 504E and 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21175, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of Feature 1, showing charcoal-stained sediment within hearth and roof fall above. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1435N 504E and 1-x-3-m unit 1435N 505E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21182, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final photo with Features 8 and 9. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1429N 511E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21184, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 18 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21186, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 18 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21187, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 18 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21188, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 18 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21189, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 18 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21196, Profile view, stratigraphy (2014)
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Profile showing fill or construction material of cap over ashy burned spot. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21197, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Profile of south half of Feature 18 (north half bisected). Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21199, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 18 (photo shows north half bisection). Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21200, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Feature 19 before excavation. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21202, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Feature 19 after excavation. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21203, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Feature 19 after excavation. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21206, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Final profile of Feature 18. Photo shows Segment 2 excavated with a cap over the very shallow burned deposit. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21207, Profile view, feature (2014)
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Closeup, final profile of Feature 18. Photo shows Segment 2 excavated with a cap over the very shallow burned deposit. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21208, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 18. Photo shows removal of cap over Segment 3 and ashy deposit underneath. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21209, Plan view, feature (2014)
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Final photo of Feature 18 after excavation. Surface 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1403N 491E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21211, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Features 20 and 21 before excavation. 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 489E, 1-x2-m unit 1405N 487E, 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 487E, and 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 489E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21212, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Features 20 and 21 before excavation. 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 489E and 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 487E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21213, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Features 20 and 21 before excavation. 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 489E and 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 487E.
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5MT10647, Photo #21214, Plan view, feature before excavation (2014)
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Features 20 and 21 before excavation. 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 489E and 1-x-2-m unit 1405N 487E.