Remote Sensing Methodology and the Chaco Canyon Prehistoric Road System

Author(s): John A. Ware; George J. Gumerman

Editor(s): Thomas R. Lyons; Robert K. Hitchcock

Year: 1977

Summary

The purpose of this remote sensing project focusing on Chaco Canyon National Monument in northwestern New Mexico was two-fold. The first objective was to determine the capabilities of various types of remotely sensed data and interpretive instruments in delineating cultural features such as prehistoric roads. The second objective was to explore the extent and character on the ruin of Pueblo Alto, one of the major ruins in the monument. In addition, we offer suggestions for future research on the road system of Chaco Canyon and the ruin of Pueblo Alto.

Cite this Record

Remote Sensing Methodology and the Chaco Canyon Prehistoric Road System. John A. Ware, George J. Gumerman, Thomas R. Lyons, Robert K. Hitchcock. In Aerial Remote Sensing Techniques in Archeology. Pp. 135-167: USDI, NPS and University of New Mexico. 1977 ( tDAR id: 178634) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8RJ4GMP

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Keywords

Culture
Chacoan Phenomenon

General
Chacoan Road Network • Chaco Canyon • Methodology • Prehistory • Remote Sensing • SWD-GB

Geographic Keywords
35045 (Fips Code) • Chaco Canyon Region • New Mexico (State / Territory) • North America (Continent) • Northwest New Mexico • San Juan (County) • San Juan Basin • United States of America (Country)

Spatial Coverage

min long: -109.046; min lat: 36 ; max long: -107.421; max lat: 37 ;

Record Identifiers

NADB document id number(s): 2155845

NADB citation id number(s): 000000010710

Notes

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