Intensive Survey at 11-Jd-126, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Volume 1.
Abstract
Intensive archaeological survey was conducted at 11 Jd 126, a multi-component archaeological site on the lowland flood plain of the Mississippi River, Jo Daviess County, Illinois by Great Lakes Archaeological Research Center, Inc. during September and October, 1982. The objectives of the survey and testing were to delineate the boundaries of the site, refine the site geomorphology and occupational history, and provide additional information required for management of the site as well as for future research at 11 Jd 126. Five archaeological components were identified: (1) a Trempealeau/McGregor Phase component; (2) an Allamakee/Millville Phase component; (3) a Maples Mills component; (4) a Keyes Phase (Effigy Mound) component; and (5) a late 18th century Euro-American component. Sub-surface features at the site, which is buried under recent alluvium include storage pits, sheet midden, and a late 18th century domestic structure. Construction activities at 11 Jd 126 had destroyed a shell midden, and others may occur at the site. Approximately 90% of 11 Jd 126 remains undisturbed. The recovery of carbonized floral remains, faunal remains, and diagnostic cultural materials from buried, stratified contexts, indicates that the site has high potential for research relating to Middle Woodland, Late Woodland, and 18th century occupation of the lowland flood plain in the Quad-state region. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA131518
Entities
People
- David F. Overstreet