Relocation and Evaluation of Abandoned Wells, Buffalo National River, Marion, Newton, and Searcy Counties, Arkansas

Author(s): Melissa Baier; Amanda Davey; Anne M. Wolley Vawser

Year: 2010

Summary

In 2009, the Buffalo National River requested the services of the Midwest Archeological Center to

relocate and evaluate 26 abandoned wells in the park. The wells present a safety hazard for park visitors and wildlife and the park plans to mitigate the hazard by sealing or otherwise eliminating the wells. The crew was able to relocate and document 23 wells, some of which were not on the original list of 26. Each well was documented by recording the location with Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, photographing details and surroundings with digital photography, and completing archeological site condition assessment forms and/or state site forms. Ten of the wells relocated have been determined to be historic and another three non-historic wells are located coincident with prehistoric sites. Three more nonhistoric wells are located on historic sites. The seven remaining wells are non-historic or of unknown age. Recommendations regarding appropriate methods for safely securing the wells without resulting in damage to the historic wells or associated historic or prehistoric properties are provided in the report.

Cite this Record

Relocation and Evaluation of Abandoned Wells, Buffalo National River, Marion, Newton, and Searcy Counties, Arkansas. Melissa Baier, Amanda Davey, Anne M. Wolley Vawser. Lincoln, Nebraska: Midwest Archeological Center, National Park Service, Department of the Interior. 2010 ( tDAR id: 375658) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8KK9BGF

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

Keywords

Culture
Euroamerican • Historic

Material
Metal • Wood

Site Name
3MR103 • 3MR156 • 3MR225 • 3NW1137 • 3NW1211 • 3NW1292 • 3NW218 • 3SE291 • 3SE371 • 3SE437 • 3SE460 • 3SE568 • 3SE569 • Beaver Jim Farmstead • Beirbaum Tract • Blair House • Bowman Tract • BUFF10-MR06 • BUFF10-MR07 • BUFF10-NW04 • BUFF10-SE03 • BUFF10-SE05 • Cove Spring Road • Erbie Horse Camp • Gaddy House • Hasty House • Hicks Hotel • Leypoldt House • NR78003461 • Sanders House • Villines Farmstead • Woolum Access Show More

Site Type
Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex • Domestic Structures • Settlements

Investigation Types
Heritage Management

General
Cistern • Historic House • Historic Road • Historic Well • Wells

Geographic Keywords
Boston Mountain • Buffalo River National Park • Ozark Highland • Salem Plateau • Springfield Plateau

Spatial Coverage

min long: -92.798; min lat: 35.959 ; max long: -92.727; max lat: 36.001 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contributor(s): Buffalo National River

Sponsor(s): Midwest Archeological Center, National Park Service

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