VAFB-1983-11: An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Road and Minuteman Launch Facility Modifications for the Peacekeeper in Minuteman Silos Testing Program, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Author(s): Air Force Flight Test Center

Year: 1983

Summary

This report documents an archaeological investigation of portions of the San Antonio Terrace and Shuman Canyon was requested in support of proposed undertakings concerning the Peacekeeper in Minuteman Silo Testing Program. Possible modifications of El Rancho, El Rancho Oeste, Pega, Umbra and Point Sal Roads include turnout areas and access roads to launch facilities LF-02, LF-05, and LF-08. Archaeological investigations consisted of a background literature review, field survey, and consultation with archaeologists who had previously worked in proximity to the project area. Results of this investigation and contact with the SHPO included the supplementing of four previously recorded sites and recording nine isolated artifacts.

Cite this Record

VAFB-1983-11: An Archaeological Survey of Proposed Road and Minuteman Launch Facility Modifications for the Peacekeeper in Minuteman Silos Testing Program, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Air Force Flight Test Center. 1983 ( tDAR id: 490538) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8490538

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Contact(s): Roscoe Loetzerich

Record Identifiers

VAFB Document Number(s): VAFB-1983-11

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