Archeological Notes On Texas Canyon, Arizona No. 2

Summary

In the paper “ Archeological Notes on Texas Canyon, Arizona ” (Vol. XII, No. 1 of this series) which covered the work accomplished at the Double F Ranch in 1933, it was intimated, if the findings warranted, that a further report would ensue for the season of 1934. In the publication above mentioned there was expressed the thought, though from very meagre evidence, that the culture here might be Hohokam with a few trade pieces intermingled. The work this season has strengthened the conclusion that this is a Hohokam site, but it has also developed hat the major portion of the pottery, in shapes designs and colorings is quite distinctive and different from the average pottery types found on other Hohokam sites, and as descriptive of this different type the designation “Dragoon” has been employed. Some conclusions have been drawn which are merely personal opinions, naturally subject to revision when and if other sites in the same region have been developed with which to make comparisons. In the course of further excavations, provided enough new facts are brought to light, it is contemplated to continue the publication of these reports.

The excavations started in 1933 were continued during the winter months of 1934, work being concentrated around Site I mostly to the north, the east and the south. The same methods were pursued as in the previous year, but even more care was given to the tracing of every evidence of possible construction work, whether floor area, adobe or stone. From the very nature of the typography of the area, where the drainage of the surface water is accomplished mainly by seepage into the underlying sand and gravel, the ground is thoroughly saturated with moisture during at least ten months of the year. This continued wet condition has raised havoc with house walls and floor surfaces, and has made the present tracing of them always difficult and, at times, impossible. However, in a few places where the soil is a little more sandy, outlines of houses are traceable, and do give some inklings as to surface or subsurface dwellings.

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