Guidelines for Archeological Recording and Evaluation of Abandoned Mining Properties
Part of the Archaeology of the Western Region of the National Park Service project
Author(s): Sarah Cowie; Laura S. Bergstresser; Nancy E. Pearson; Susan J. Wells
Year: 2005
Summary
Abandoned mineral lands and the sites that are on them are cultural resources worthy of protection. This guidance document has been produced in an effort to clearly explain the process by which mining resources should be investigated and assessed in advance of federal undertakings that could impact them. Included in such assessments are the identification of historic contexts to which sites might be relevant, historical research, and field investigations at a site. The information gained through these investigations should be used to evaluate the significance of the site. The steps that should be taken to complete this process are outlined in this document and are augmented by appendices and references that provide examples and sources to assist the federal resource manager.
Cite this Record
Guidelines for Archeological Recording and Evaluation of Abandoned Mining Properties. Sarah Cowie, Laura S. Bergstresser, Nancy E. Pearson, Susan J. Wells. Publications in Anthropology ,89. Tucson, Arizona: Western Archeological and Conservation Center. 2005 ( tDAR id: 4353)
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Keywords
Site Type
Mine
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Resource Extraction / Production / Transportation Structure or Features
Investigation Types
Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis
Temporal Coverage
Calendar Date: 1500 to 1900
Spatial Coverage
min long: -127.881; min lat: 30.902 ; max long: -99.756; max lat: 48.283 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contributor(s): Jill Mayo; Shirley L. Shirley; Logan Hovis; Keith P. Baird