Report on the Archaeological Investigation of Buried Trash Deposits Uncovered at Indian Springs AFAF PHASE I and II

Part of the Nellis Air Force Base (DRAFT) project

Author(s): Keith Myhrer

Year: 1999

Summary

Report on Phase II investigations of a historic trash pit. The buried trash consisted of aqua colored alcohol bottles (40%), ceramic dishes (may be soap dishes) (15%), cans (5%), cut bovine bones (30%), burned wood (5%), and small objects (including a burned shoe) (5%).

Cite this Record

Report on the Archaeological Investigation of Buried Trash Deposits Uncovered at Indian Springs AFAF PHASE I and II. Keith Myhrer. 1999 ( tDAR id: 456104) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8456104

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Keywords

Material
Ceramic

Site Type
Pit • Refuse Pit

Investigation Types
Site Evaluation / Testing

General
Las Vegas to Tonopah Railraod • Trash Deposit

Geographic Keywords
Clark (County) • Indian Springs • Las Vegas, Nevada • Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada • Nevada (State / Territory) • Nye (County) • United States of America (Country)

Spatial Coverage

min long: -117.4; min lat: 36.054 ; max long: -114.082; max lat: 38.169 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Nellis Air Force Base CRM Manager

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