Archeological Survey of the Proposed Charity Lake Hydroelectric Project, Upper Smith River Basin, Patrick and Franklin Counties, Virginia.

Abstract

A stratified cluster sampling design was used to evaluate the nature and extent of cultural resources in the upper Smith River Basin of southwestern Virginia, Patrick and Franklin Counties. In addition to the 306 hectares surveyed using the sampling design, another 162 hectares (the potential dam site areas for the proposed hydroelectric project) received 100% survey coverage. A total of 163 archeological sites and historic structures was recorded, including 85 historic sites (mostly liquor stills) and 78 prehistoric sites. National Register evaluation was performed for all sites and 3 sites were recommended for further work. Keywords: Archeology; Cultural resources; Smith River Basin; Virginia; Settlement pattern; Lithics; and Ceramics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168104

Entities

People

  • David C. Crass
  • Elizabeth Dull
  • Erica E. Sanborn
  • Lawrence E. Abbott Jr.
  • Michele N. Vacca

Organizations

  • Wake Forest University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anthropology
  • Cemeteries
  • Construction
  • Databases
  • Drainage Basins
  • Families (Human)
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Human Population
  • Medical Personnel
  • Native Americans
  • North America
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Ridges
  • Surface Finishing
  • Terrain
  • Topography

Readers

  • Archaeological Resource Survey
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Hydraulic Engineering.