Testing Nine Archaeological Sites in the Downstream Corridor, Saylorville Lake, Iowa. 1982.
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the research potential and eligibility for the nomination of nine sites; in the downstream corridor at Saylorville Lake. The epistemology of archaeological study in fluvial sediments is also scrunitized. The nine sites are endangered by the construction of a bicycle path, road construction and erosion of a river bank. Five sites were determined too small and partially of wholly destroyed and did not meet NRHP criteria for nomination. Three sites met the criteria for NRHP eligibility although one needs further investigation. Holocene landscape evolution for the corridor was clarified. Because of this it was concluded that traditional archaeological testing methods and concepts of site identification and management need to be reevaluated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA130295
Entities
People
- David W. Benn
- Suzanne E. Harris
Organizations
- Missouri State University