Report on the Results of Site Testing to Determine National Register Eligibility for Sites 39GR32, 39GR53, 39LM33 and 39LM39, in the Lake Francis Case Area, South Dakota. Volume 1. Main Report
Abstract
The evaluation of four sites along the west bank of Lake Francis Case for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places was conducted in 1986. Earlier work at these sites was assessed and on-site testing was implemented. Site 39GR32, a prehistoric/protohistoric cemetery, was found to have been completely eroded by wave action. Site 39GR53, a multi-component, prehistoric/historic site was determined to be inundated. Site 39LN33, an Initial Middle Missouri village site, contained significant remains, including multiple earthlodge depressions. The site is undergoing active, severe lake bank erosion. Site 39LM39, a multi-component, prehistoric (Extended Coalescent) and nineteenth century historic site was determined to have significant extant deposits of both cultural components, although the prehistoric component is suffering extensive cutbank erosion. National Register of Historic Places nomination forms were completed for the Lyman County sites. Both sites have the potential to contribute to research questions concerning cultural developments, interactions and processes within the Middle Missouri Area and Big Bend Archeological Region of South Dakota.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA202834
Entities
People
- Frederick Westin
- Joseph Tiffany
- L. A. Hannus
- Loren Horton
- R. P. Winham
Organizations
- Augustana University