Archeological Site Location and Evaluation, Lake Dardanelle and Ozark Lake, McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River, Navigation System, West-Central, Arkansas
Abstract
This volume contains two reports of separate but related investigations within the Arkansas River Valley of western Arkansas. Part I details an intensive reconnaissance-level survey of specific geomorphological features in the Mulberry Creek-Frog Bayou area of the Ozark Reservoir to provide information about pre-Euro-American use of his portion of the river valley. The effort involved a literature search, pedestrian survey of specific landforms, and recovery of soil core samples from selected landforms and archeological sites. Ten previously undocumented archeological sites were recorded, a previously recorded site was tested, and several previously recorded sites were visited to determine current conditions. Part II discusses investigations designed to determine the potential significance of four sites (3PP255, 3PP258, 3PP259, and 3PP262) in the Illinois Bayou area of Lake Dardanelle. The archeological record at 3PP255 was determined to be a sparse scatter of lithic debris and not thought to be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The record at sites 3PP258, 3PP269, and 3PP262, was judged to contain buried deposits related to the occupation of the area during the Woodland and, perhaps, early Mississippian period. These sites were judged eligible and for nomination to the NRHP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA212151
Entities
People
- John D. Northrip
- W. J. Bennett Jr.