A Glimpse at the Archaeological Landscape of Black Mountain and Upper Thirsty Canyon, Nevada Test and Training Range, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Part of the Nellis Air Force Base (DRAFT) project

Author(s): Jeffrey Altschul; Michael K. Lerch; Kathleen L. Hull; Margaret Beck; Robert M. Wegener; Richard W. Arnold

Year: 2006

Summary

An archaeological research and characterization study of 1,275 acres in nine survey units in the Black Mountain area of the Nellis Air Force Base (NAFB) Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) was conducted by Statistical Research, Inc. (SRI). The study resulted in the identification of 46 archaeological sites. Among these are extensive habitation areas, a spectacular rock art gallery, and a rockshelter containing baskets that appear to represent a woman’s personal belongings. Projectile point and ceramic types provide insights on changing settlement and subsistence patterns, technology, and external relationships.

Cite this Record

A Glimpse at the Archaeological Landscape of Black Mountain and Upper Thirsty Canyon, Nevada Test and Training Range, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Jeffrey Altschul, Michael K. Lerch, Kathleen L. Hull, Margaret Beck, Robert M. Wegener, Richard W. Arnold. 2006 ( tDAR id: 456454) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8456454

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Keywords

Material
Ceramic • Chipped Stone

Site Name
26NY456

Site Type
Cairn • Lithic Scatter • Petroglyph • Quarry • Rock Shelter • Trail

Investigation Types
Historic Background Research • Reconnaissance / Survey • Records Search / Inventory Checking

Geographic Keywords
Black Mountain • Clark (County) • Las Vegas, Nevada • Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada • Nevada (State / Territory) • Nye (County) • Pillar Spring Canyon • Thirsty Canyon • United States of America (Country)

Temporal Keywords
Early Archaic • Late Archaic • Middle Archaic

Spatial Coverage

min long: -117.728; min lat: 36.054 ; max long: -114.082; max lat: 38.36 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Nellis Air Force Base CRM Manager

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