POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT SITES 48SW9428, 48SW9429, AND 48SW9492, SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING

Summary

Fill from buried features at Sites 48SW9428, 48SW9429, and 48SW9492 in

southwestern Wyoming was examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. These

sites are located in the southern portion of the Great Divide Basin in presently

inactive dune fields. Site 48SW9428 is a Late Archaic site, while 48SW9429 and

48SW9492 represent Late Prehistoric occupations. All of the features were

partially disturbed prior to burial by wind and wind-blown sand. Pollen and

macrofloral analyses may provide information concerning use of the features for

processing food.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

Record Identifiers

PRI Technical Report(s): 93-029

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