The Prehistory of the Proposed Clayton Lake Area, Southeast Oklahoma. Phase I Investigations.
Abstract
This report describes archaeological field work conducted in southeast Oklahoma (Latimer, Pushmataha, and Pittsburg Counties) between July and September 1978 for the Tulsa District. Excavations were undertaken at seven sites that will be directly impacted by the completion of Clayton Lake in the Jackfork Creek Valley. An additional site was tested in December, 1978 through a contract modification. Excavations, for the most part, involved the development of a random sampling strategy designed to provide intra- and intersite comparability and broad horizontal coverage at each site. In addition, this sampling strategy provided limited data necessary to interpret site chronologies, nature and significance of site occupations, and site functions. Specialized studies including soil analysis, geology/geomorphology, and pollen analyses provide ancillary information. Analyses of the cultural materials suggest that the site occupations range from Archaic through Caddoan and possibly the Fort Coffee/McCurtain foci. Although a chronological sequence has not been developed, several radiometric and archaeomagnetic dates are provided. A preliminary interpretation of cultural systems is presented and tentative interpretations of settlement/subsistence patterns are outlined. An overview of historic adaptations in the project area and immediate vicinity is presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA103445
Entities
People
- Jerry R. Galm
- Rain Vehik
Organizations
- University of Oklahoma