An Archaeological Survey of the Buckskin Mountain Tunnel Project
Author(s): Thomas B. Renk
Year: 1972
Summary
During April 1972, the Arizona State Museum, under contract with the National Park Service, conducted an archaeological survey of the Buckskin Mountain Tunnel portion of the Granite Reef Aqueduct, Central Arizona Project. Funds for this investigation were provided by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Archaeologists surveyed over 8 linear miles of the proposed tunnel, including the intake and outlet portals. Only one archaeological site, AZ L:16:1 (ASM), a tool quarry site with a trail crossing through it was identified within the project right-of-way. The survey crew recorded the site the collected the artifacts on the surface. No further investigation of the site was recommended.
Cite this Record
An Archaeological Survey of the Buckskin Mountain Tunnel Project. Thomas B. Renk. Arizona State Museum Archaeological Series No. 9. Tucson, Arizona: Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona. 1972 ( tDAR id: 425645) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8377BP6
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Keywords
Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview
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Systematic Survey
Geographic Keywords
Buckskin Mountains
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Buckskin Mountains Tunnel
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Lake Havasu
Temporal Keywords
Prehistoric
Spatial Coverage
min long: -114.14; min lat: 34.233 ; max long: -114.04; max lat: 34.302 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office
Principal Investigator(s): R. Gwinn Vivian
Sponsor(s): USDI Bureau of Reclamation, Phoenix Area Office
Repository(s): Huhugam Heritage Center
Prepared By(s): Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona
Submitted To(s): USDI National Park Service
Record Identifiers
National Park Service Contract No.(s): 4940P20720
Notes
General Note: Collections from this survey are curated at the Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona, Tucson.
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