Archaeological Investigations Along Reach 8 of the Granite Reef Aqueduct, Central Arizona Project

Author(s): Connie L. Stone

Year: 1978

Summary

Under contract with the Bureau of Reclamation, the Office of Cultural Resource Management (OCRM), Department of Anthropology, Arizona State University, completed an archaeological survey of Reach 8 and associated access roads. Reach 8 of the Granite Reef Aqueduct extends about 13 miles from the Hassayampa River east to U.S. 60.

OCRM archaeologists identified and documented 6 field loci, 49 isolated artifacts, four recent structures, and a historic trash dump during the Reach 8 survey. Based on relative density of cultural material dispersion, the majority of the field loci were grouped into three sites: AZ T:6:3 (ASU); AZ T:6:4 (ASU); and AZ T:6:5 (ASU), previously recorded as AZ T:6:13 (ASM).

Mitigation was completed at two sites and two field loci in the winter of 1978. The features, consisting of rock piles at two field loci were tested. Surface collection at AZ T:6:3 (ASU) and AZ T:6:4 (ASU) was conducted and testing using auger holes, test pits, and trenches was based on a random sample. No subsurface features were identified.

The investigations identified a pattern of secondary resource zone exploitation in the desert areas between the river valleys. Researchers defined and described a secondary resource zone as an area which did not support a permanent population, but was utilized intermittently, probably on a seasonal basis, in the exploitation of wild plant and animal food resources by people whose primary subsistence was derived from a different zone.

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Archaeological Investigations Along Reach 8 of the Granite Reef Aqueduct, Central Arizona Project. Connie L. Stone. 1978 ( tDAR id: 413756) ; doi:10.6067/XCV89W0HF0

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Keywords

Culture
Hohokam • Patayan • Yuman

Material
Building Materials • Ceramic • Chipped Stone • Ground Stone • Metal

Site Name
AZ T:6:3(ASU) • AZ T:6:4(ASU)

Site Type
Artifact Scatter • Rock Ring • Structure • Trash Dump

Investigation Types
Site Evaluation / Testing

Geographic Keywords
Granite Reef Aqueduct Reach 8 • Hassayampa River • Trilby Wash • U.S. 60 • Wagner Wash • White Tank Mountains

Temporal Keywords
Modern • Prehistoric

Spatial Coverage

min long: -112.792; min lat: 33.589 ; max long: -112.468; max lat: 33.763 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office

Field Director(s): Connie Stone

Principal Investigator(s): Glen Rice

Project Director(s): Patricia E. Brown

Sponsor(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office

Repository(s): Huhugam Heritage Center

Prepared By(s): Office of Cultural Resource Management, Department of Anthropology, Arizona State University

Submitted To(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office

Record Identifiers

Bureau of Reclamation Contract No.(s)(s): 8-07-32-V0039

Granite Reef Aqueduct Task No.(s): 18

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