Report of the Archaeological and Historic Site Survey of Channel Modifications on the Souris River in the Vicinity of Minot, North Dakota and the Areas of the Burlington Dam and Lake, North Dakota,

Abstract

The North Dakota State Historical Society provided an archaeological and historic sites survey of the channel modifications on the Souris River in the vicinity of Minot, North Dakota and the areas of the Burlington Dam and Lake. No materials of historic or archaelogical importance were found. However, three rock cairns, one earth mound, one stone alignment, one possible stone fireplace, three whole and two partial stone rings, and two instances of isolated artifacts were found in the Burlington Dam area. It is recommended that the Historical Society be notified of any archaeological materials found during construction and work in the area of the find be suspended until the site can be investigated by an archaeologist.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA955152

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  • Nick G. Franke

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  • Artifacts
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Historic Sites
  • Materials
  • North Dakota
  • Sites

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  • Archaeological Resource Survey