Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)

Part of: Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)

This collection contains the abstracts of the papers presented in the session entitled "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Part Two: In the United States, professional geoarchaeologists have conducted investigations in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) for more than 40 years. Some work as independent subcontractors, others as part of CRM, environmental, or engineering firms. In recent years, requirements for geoarchaeological analyses and fieldwork (e.g., buried archaeological site sensitive modeling, deep testing) have increased significantly although demands and regulatory standards and practices still vary widely across the country. The trend and momentum continue to accelerate indicating trained geoarchaeologists will continue to be in demand. This session highlights the work of contemporary CRM geoarchaeologists who are actively practicing research and fieldwork. Their papers illustrate the many challenges and archaeological research questions that can be addressed by the integration of the geosciences and archaeology, and the benefits of this integration for any archaeological investigation and successful project management and completion.

Other Keywords
Geoarchaeology • North America • Cultural Resources and Heritage Management

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  • 3D Modeling Stratigraphy: Utilizing 3D Modeling to Understand Environmental Changes in Cultural Sites. (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Sarah Novak.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. This paper examines the use of 3D modeling within an archaeological site and how this technology can enhance our understanding of the past. Two 1x1 meter units were excavated to an approximate depth of 250 centimeters at a large Southern California coastal cultural site. Unit 01 was placed on a 15%...

  • Geoarchaeology at TxDOT: Case Studies from Data Recoveries in Texas (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Brittney Gregory.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Geoarchaeology is an important resource for archeologists in Cultural Resources Management (CRM). The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has championed the benefits of geoarcheology by commissioning the development of statewide, geographic information systems (GIS)-based predictive models...

  • Geoarcheology along the Rio Grande River of New Mexico and Texas (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Mark Howe.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Geoarcheological explorations along the Rio Grande River over the last century, conducted by or for the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section (USIBWC) have shown that many archeological sites are buried in the floodplain or above it. Burial of these archeological sites...

  • Good Vibrations: Vibracoring of Terrestrial and Inundated Archaeological Sites (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only David Leslie.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Vibracoring is a sediment coring method that utilizes a gas-powered vibrating head to drive a core barrel into sediments, reducing frictional and compressive disturbances and providing a continuous sample recovery. While geologists and geoarchaeologists have traditionally utilized vibracoring in...

  • A Landscape Approach to the Development of Minimally Invasive Methods for Site Assessment in Eastern Wyoming (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Kenneth Cannon.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Camp Guernsey's North Training Area (NTA) is located within the Hartville Uplift of eastern Wyoming, an area rich in archaeological resources, particularly extensive formations of toolstone-quality raw materials. Because of the potential for live training exercises to impact cultural resources, the...

  • Late Quaternary Alluvial Stratigraphy, Soils, Paleoenvironments, and the Archaeological Record of the North Sulphur River Floodplain, Fannin County, Texas, USA (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Karl Kibler.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. On-going geoarchaeological investigations of the North Sulphur River floodplain, in association with the construction of the Lake Ralph Hall reservoir in Fannin County, Texas, USA, have revealed a 20,000-year plus record of alluvial aggradation punctuated by periods of floodplain stability and...

  • A Review of Geoarchaeological Research in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Investigations in Illinois (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Michael Aiuvalasit.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. This literature review and analysis examines the history and impact of geoarchaeological research conducted within cultural resource management (CRM) in Illinois. Despite the routine inclusion of geoarchaeological studies in CRM projects, where it happens, how and why it is done, and what we have...

  • The role of geoarchaeology and geophysics in cultural mitigation for offshore wind development, part II: Towards a best practices approach (2025)
    DOCUMENT Citation Only Cynthia Fadem.

    This is an abstract from the "Geoarchaeology Within the Context of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Today (Part Two)" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Underwater heritage spans human history, from submerged landscapes to tangible remains of water- and aircraft. Cultural resource assessments generally adequately address tangible heritage in the marine record. Identifying ‘sites’ in a terrestrial context typically relies on artifact presence, while...