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 4,801-4,900 of 5,017)
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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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Map #51, Site 5MT2032, Pithouse 110, Surface 1 (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Pithouse 110, Surface 1
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Map #52, Site 5MT2032, Pithouse 110, Nonstructure 104, and Arbitrary Unit 103, Stratigraphic Profile (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Pithouse 110, Nonstructure 104, and Arbitrary Unit 103, Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #53, Site 5MT2032, Pithouse 110, Nonstructure 104, and Arbitrary Unit 103, North Stratigraphic Profile (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Pithouse 110, Nonstructure 104, and Arbitrary Unit 103, North Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #54, Site 5MT2032, Major Study Units and Excavated Areas (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Major Study Units and Excavated Areas
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Map #55, Site 5MT2032, Midden 101 and Arbitrary Unit 106, Stratigraphic Profile (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Midden 101 and Arbitrary Unit 106, Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #56, Site 5MT2032, Pit Room 113, Surface 1 and Nonstructure 114, Surface 1 (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Pit Room 113, Surface 1 and Nonstructure 114, Surface 1
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Map #57, Site 5MT2032, Pit Room 113, Nonstructure 114, and Arbitrary Unit 208, Stratigraphic Profile (2017)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Pit Room 113, Nonstructure 114, and Arbitrary Unit 208, Stratigraphic Profile
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Map #58, Site 5MT2032, Topography (2018)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Uploaded by: Jim deVos
Site 5MT2032, Topography
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TJ Smith Site
PROJECT Uploaded by: Jim deVos
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 TJ Smith Site, a single habitation site dating to the Basketmaker III period. This project contains maps, photos, and associated logs explaining what is depicted on each image.
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5MT10736 Map Log (2021)
DATASET Uploaded by: Jim deVos
5MT10736 Map Log
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5MT10736 Photo Log (2021)
DATASET Uploaded by: Jim deVos
5MT10736 Photo Log
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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.
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5MT10736, Photo #19185, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Closeup of Structure 109 fill.
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5MT10736, Photo #19186, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of east wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Photo shows plowzone over cultural fill in Structure 109 and Feature 1.
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5MT10736, Photo #19187, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of east wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Photo shows plowzone over cultural fill in Feature 1 and prairie dog disturbance.
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5MT10736, Photo #19188, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of north wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Photo shows Structures 108 (left) and 109 (right) with overlying plow zone.
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5MT10736, Photo #19189, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of south wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Photo shows plowzone overlying a thin cultural deposit and a sterile preoccupational deposit.
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5MT10736, Photo #19190, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of west wall, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19191, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of west wall, south end. 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Feature 2 is shown in the right of the photo as a small hole.
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5MT10736, Photo #19192, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of west wall, central portion. 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E. Feature 2 is to the left in the photo.
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5MT10736, Photo #19193, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Final stratigraphic profile of west wall, closeup of Structure 108 profile. Slabs from Structure 109 are in the foreground. 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19194, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Final photo showing Structures 108 and 109 and Features 1 and 2. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19195, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Final photo showing Structures 108 and 109 and Features 1 and 2. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19196, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Closeup of Structures 108 and 109. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19197, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Closeup of Structures 108 and 109. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19198, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Closeup of Structures 108 and 109. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19199, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Closeup of Structures 108 and 109. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19200, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Closeup of Structures 108 and 109. Stratum 3, 3-x1-m unit 2322N 2079E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19201, Field crew photo (2013)
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Shanna and Dave collecting soil samples in the Smith midden.
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5MT10736, Photo #19274, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Floor of Structure 111 with hearth, pit feature, and stone feature. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19275, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Structure 111 floor with artifacts. Hearth is to left in the photo; floor is plastered. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19276, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Hearth and floor of Structure 111. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19277, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Floor of Structure 311 with pit feature and stone feature (south end of trench). Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19278, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Artifacts on Structure 111 floor in northern end of trench. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19279, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Hearth, pit feature, and stone feature on Structure 111 floor. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19284, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 1 before excavation, with probable associated masonry. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19287, Other (2013)
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Burned twine. 10 cm above Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19288, Other (2013)
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Closeup of burned twine. 10 cm above Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19289, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 2 (masonry feature) before excavation, with associated Feature 1 and caliche mound. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19291, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile shot of Feature 2 (masonry feature) before excavation. Note it lies on top of caliche mound. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19292, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 2 (masonry feature) before excavation, with some of the caliche mound showing. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19293, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of Feature 2 before excavation, showing masonry face and caliche mound to the right. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19295, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 2 (masonry feature) before dismantling. Kneepad covers Feature 1. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19305, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 2 (masonry feature) after excavation. Feature 1 also shown (dark stain extending south of the uprights). Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19306, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Feature 1 (pit) in foreground with masonry feature in background. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19307, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Masonry feature after excavation (fill bottomed out on caliche). Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19361, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Excavation in progress in Feature 1, showing slab that fell into pit feature. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19362, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, showing feature's extent and underlying bedrock with slab-lined sides. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19363, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Final profile photo of Feature 1, showing slab-lined south wall with underlying bedrock. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19364, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Pit Feature 2 prior to excavation.
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5MT10736, Photo #19367, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Floor of Structure 111 (south end of excavation unit) with Features 1 and 3. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19368, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Floor of Structure 111 (north end of excavation unit) with Features 1 and 3. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19369, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Floor of Structure 311 with Features 1 and 3. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19370, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (north portion). Hearth 3 shown. 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19371, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (central portion). 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19372, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall (south portion). 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19373, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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South half of excavation unit, showing Features 1 and 3. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19374, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19375, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19376, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall, south portion. 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19377, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall, central portion. 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19378, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall, north portion. 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19379, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E. Feature 1 shown.
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5MT10736, Photo #19381, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, also showing Features 1 and 3. 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19382, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Hearth 3 after excavation. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19384, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Floor of Structure 111 with hearth and pit feature. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.
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5MT10736, Photo #19670, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Final photo of structure floor showing possible pits. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.