POLLEN ANALYSIS AT FORT UTAH (42UT150), A PREHISTORIC COMPONENT

Summary

Site 42UT150 (Fort Utah) contains both a historic component and a

prehistoric component. Three pollen were taken within the prehistoric

component, which is described as a Fremont occupation. The fourth sample

functions as a control and was taken in·a separate test hole. Continuing

excavation at this site has uncovered two large pit areas which are overlain

by dense concentrations of midden debris composed of large concentrations of

faunal material. Lithic and ceramic material are also observed in the

midden layers. Pollen analysis at this site was undertaken in an effort to

define subsistence or economic items. The site area has been leveled,

plowed, and used as a pasture since approximately the mid 1900s, which makes

assessment of the on-site vegetation meaningless as a control for the

prehistoric samples.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

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