Archaeological Monitoring Phase C for the Replacement of a Water Main and Fire Hydrants, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Summary

The project consists of replacement of a water main and selected fire hydrants. Ground disturbance within the project area consisted of the excavation of trenches and pits of various lengths, widths, and depths. Excavation was conducted mechanically with backhoes and by hand with shovels and picks. During the course of the project, three areas that were recommended for monitoring were excavated and backfilled by the contractor without prior notification to Jacobs. Because the trenches in these areas were backfilled, Jacobs was unable to conduct an archaeological assessment to determine if any cultural resources were exposed in these areas. All subsequent excavation within areas recommended for monitoring was observed by a qualified archaeologist.

The project was conducted under the direction of Laurene Montero (project manager) and Michael Stubing (project director). The cultural resource monitoring was conducted by Michael Stubing on various dates between March 25 and July 28, 2009; a total of eight person field days were spent on the project. No features or cultural resources were found as a result of the monitoring.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Digital Archive of Huhugam Archaeology (DAHA)

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Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): City of Phoenix Archaeology Office

Project Director(s): Laurene Montero; Michael Stubing

Sponsor(s): Shane Silsby

Prepared By(s): Jacobs

Submitted To(s): City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department

Record Identifiers

PGM Project No.(s): 2007-03

Blanket Permit No.(s): 2009-011bl

Project Specific Permit No.(s): 2007-143ps

Project Report No.(s): 2009-006

Cost Center No.(s): WS85500313

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