VAFB-1990-21a: Archaeological Investigations on Vandenberg Air Force Base in Connection with the Development of Space Transportation System Facilities, Volume II

Author(s): Michael A. Glassow; Jeanne E. Arnold

Year: 1990

Summary

This document is a report that presents the results of archaeological investigations on VAFB, undertaken to mitigate the impacts to three archaeological sites by construction of a shuttlecraft tow route. Included in the analysis of data from these sites are selected data from earlier test excavations at eight other sites near the three that are the main focus of analysis. Analysis and interpretations emphasize reconstruction of subsistence-settlement systems through more than 8500 years of prehistory, while ancillary attention is given to artifact manufacture, particularly of flaked stone tools, and economic exchange with neighboring regions. Identified changes in subsistence and settlement through prehistory appear to be related to environmental changes and population growth.

Cite this Record

VAFB-1990-21a: Archaeological Investigations on Vandenberg Air Force Base in Connection with the Development of Space Transportation System Facilities, Volume II. Michael A. Glassow, Jeanne E. Arnold. 1990 ( tDAR id: 511441) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8511441

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Keywords

Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation • Site Evaluation / Testing

Spatial Coverage

min long: -120.759; min lat: 34.461 ; max long: -120.38; max lat: 34.949 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): Roscoe Loetzerich; Space Launch Delta 30 CES/CEIEA, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)

Record Identifiers

VAFB Document Number(s): VAFB-1991-21a

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