Archaeology, Geomorphology and Historic Surveys in Pools 13-14, Upper Mississippi River. Volume 1
Abstract
The study area lies between Lock and Dam 12 at Bellevue, Iowa and Lock and Dam 14 below LeClaire, Iowa, and is inclusive of the entire valley floor and the bluffline. An assessment of cultural resources and landscapes in Pools 13-14 was undertaken to provide the basic information for managing the cultural heritage of properties under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. The present volume reviews existing information and describes the results of a sample survey of the valley floor. Recommendations for mitigation measures on specific impacted sites and long-term management of the pools' cultural properties and natural resources are the final products of the project. The basic premise of the project is that the interactions between humans and the natural (i.e. fluvial)system must be understood before the archaeological potential of any area can be assessed. Geomorphic processes are given priority because they function as independent variables affecting the conditions for preservation of archaeological evidence. Illinois.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA214253
Entities
People
- David W. Benn
- Jeffrey D. Anderson
- Lawrence Conrad
- Robert C. Vogel
Organizations
- Missouri State University