Between Desert and Oasis: Historic Irrigation Systems in the Western United States
Author(s): Christopher Hetzel; Melissa Cascella
Year: 2015
Summary
On the boundary between archaeology and architecture, irrigation systems and their unique features are often expansive and exhibit subtle nuances, presenting challenges to cultural resources professionals on how to best record and evaluate these distinctive resources. Using experience gleaned from large projects in California and Oregon, topics to be discussed include methodologies, lessons learned, and insights into potential recordation efficiencies. Also, the historical significance behind these sometimes underappreciated resources will be shared.
Cite this Record
Between Desert and Oasis: Historic Irrigation Systems in the Western United States. Christopher Hetzel, Melissa Cascella. Presented at Society for Historical Archaeology, Seattle, Washington. 2015 ( tDAR id: 434096)
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Keywords
General
Architecture
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Irrigation
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Western US
Geographic Keywords
North America
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United States of America
Temporal Keywords
1850-1960
Spatial Coverage
min long: -129.199; min lat: 24.495 ; max long: -66.973; max lat: 49.359 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology
Record Identifiers
PaperId(s): 550