Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology

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An Archaeological Reconnaissance of The Area of the Proposed Wastewater Force Main Dayton, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-10) Guendling, Randall
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291, an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed wastewater force main connecting the town of Dayton, Indiana, and Lafayette .Indiana was undertaken on October 23, 1976. At the request of Stanley Consultants, Inc., this work vas accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. The proposed project area is located along an intermittent stream known as Elliott Ditch in the relatively flat uplands of the Tipton Till Plain. This physiographic situation is one in which prehistoric habitation sites are known to exist in nearby areas. Reconnaissance results indicate that the project area is probably not the site of prehistoric human habitation. Therefore, it is probable that no adverse effects on prehistoric cultural resources will result from project construction either on the north side of Elliott Ditch or on the south side. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigation be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Cascades Park Parking Area Improvement, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
An archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed Cascades Park parking lot construction areas, Bloomington, Indiana was undertaken on November 19, 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results indicate that the project area is probably not a site of prehistoric human habitation. Therefore, it is probable that no adverse project effects on prehistoric cultural resources will result from project construction. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigation be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Winslow Road Park, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
An archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed Winslow Road Park, Bloomington. Indiana. was undertaken on November 19. 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results and information supplied by Mr. John Rice indicate that only one archaeological site exists within the project area. This site, located on an erosional surface, produced no artifactual material other than three projectile points scattered over a large area. The absence of other artifactual material indicates that the site was not a habitation site of any duration and the probability of any undisturbed deposits either being constructed or remaining, given the erosional nature of the site location, is low. The site is one of numerous other sites with identical characteristics which exist in Monroe County and probably does not preserve any significant archaeological information. Therefore, construction of the proposed facilities at Winslow Road Park will probably not adversely affect prehistoric cultural resources. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigations be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this highly unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Dillman Road Sewage Treatment Plant Alternative Sites 2B and 4B, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
An archaeological reconnaissance of the Dillman Road Sewage Treatment Plant alternative sites 2B and 4B was undertaken on November 17, 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Utilities to comply with the National environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results and information supplied by Mr. John Rice indicate that a total of four archaeological sites exist within the project boundaries in site 2B. The very small amount of artifactual material recovered from sites 12 Ho 362, 12 Mo 363 and 12 Mo 364 indicate that they were not habitation sites of any duration and the probability of any undisturbed deposits either being constructed or remaining, given the erosional nature and the past cultivation of the area, is low. Site number 12 No 366 produced diagnostic artifacts of two different, temporally widely separated, cultural periods. It is unlikely that any undisturbed subsurface deposits or features remain. Therefore construction of the proposed sewage treatment facilities at alternative site 2B will probably not adversely affect prehistoric cultural resources. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigations be conducted at alternative site 2B, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information. Reconnaissance results indicate that only one site 12 Mo 74 exists within the project area in site 4B. Investigation of the site revealed a fairly large amount of cultural material eroding from a bank at the northwestern edge of the site, some of which appeared to be situated at the base of the plowzone. The existence of artifactual material at the base of the plowzone indicate that undisturbed deposits or features may exist at the site and it therefore may potentially be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It is recommended that limited test excavations be conducted on 12 Mo 74 to determine the exact nature of the site, its archaeological significance and its potential, if any, for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
A Report of Archaeological Test Excavations at Clifty Creek Park, Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-11) Guendling, Randall
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593, and Public Law 93-91, a preliminary archaeological assessment of the prehistoric cultural resources in the proposed Clifty Creek Park addition in Columbus, Indiana was undertaken on August 26, 1976 at the request of Snell Environmental Group. The reconnaissance was accomplished by David E. Sonner in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. Four prehistoric sites now recorded in the Indiana University Archaeological Survey as 12 B 87 through 12 B 90 were discovered in the undeveloped portion of the park, although ground cover did not permit a determination of their spatial extent. Mr. Sonner recommended that the four sites be further evaluated by means of archaeological test excavations to assess their archaeological significance and their possible potential for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The present report is a description of the test excavations conducted by the author during November 11-14, 1976, and an evaluation of site significance based upon test results. The present status of knowledge concerning the four archaeological sites located within the undeveloped portions of Clifty Creek Park indicates that three of the sites, 12 B 87, 12 B 88 and 12 B 90 are not likely to produce significant archaeological information other than surface collections already made and do not meet the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The ambiguous nature of the intrusion investigated on 12 B 89 indicates a low probability of significant in-context information existing in other areas of the site. This site also does not appear to meet the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. It is our conclusion that new construction at Clifty Creek Park will not adversely affect significant prehistoric cultural resources.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Replacement of Knox County, Indiana Bridge no. 1000
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-12) Sonner, David
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593, Public Law 93-291, and U. S. Department of Transportation guidelines an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed replacement and approach widening of Knox County Bridge No. 1000 was undertaken on November 30, 1976. At the request of Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., this work was accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. Reconnaissance indicates there is a low probability of any prehistoric human habitation sites existing within the project area. Therefore, it is concluded that construction will not have an adverse effect on prehistoric cultural resources.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Replacement of Knox County, Indiana Bridge No. 544
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-12) Sonner, David
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593, Public Law 93-291, and U. S. Department of Transportation guidelines an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed replacement and approach widening of Knox County Bridge No. 544 was undertaken on November 30, 1976. At the request of Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., this work was accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. Reconnaissance indicates there is a low probability of any prehistoric human habitation sites existing within the project area. Therefore, it is concluded that construction will not have an adverse effect on prehistoric cultural resources.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Replacement of Knox County, Indiana Bridge No. 116
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1976-12) Sonner, David
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593, Public Law 93-291, and U. S. Department of Transportation guidelines an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed replacement and approach widening of Knox County Bridge No. 544 was undertaken on November 30, 1976. At the request of Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., this work was accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. Reconnaissance indicates there is a low probability of any prehistoric human habitation sites existing within the project area. Therefore, it is concluded that construction will not have an adverse effect on prehistoric cultural resources.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of Projects RS-8315 (RRS-988(1) and RS-988(2)), Dearborn County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1977-05) Guendling, Randall; Munson, Cheryl
An archaeological reconnaissance of the Railroad and Tanners Creek Bridges, RRS-988(1 ) and RS 98b(2) was undertaken by the authors on May 24, 1977 in order to determine the potential impact of the project construction on prehistoric cultural resources. The reconnaissance was accomplished at the request of Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc. in order to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. The area of proposed construction lies approximately 1.3 miles southeast of the town of Guilford, Indiana and is situated in the floodplain of Tanners Creek along Dearborn County Road 149. The proposed construction includes a new bridge over Tanners Creek, a new bridge over the Penn Central Railway, widening of the County Road 149 between the bridges and construction of new approaches northeast of the Penn Central bridge and south west of the Tanners Creek Bridge. The project area is situated within the physiographic zone known as the Dearborn Uplands, and though prehistoric archaeological sites have been recorded from similar topographic situations within the Dearborn Uplands, a review of the Indiana University Archaeological Survey Files revealed that no sites are recorded within the construction areas. Under excellent visual reconnaissance conditions two prehistoric sites, one with a late historic occupation, were located. Neither site exhibited quantities or concentrations of debris or indications that contextually undisturbed cultural materials remain below the depth of present cultivation. Additionally, both sites have been partly altered by the present roadway. It is therefore recommended that neither site is eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and that project construction can proceed without adverse effect on cultural resources. However, in the unlikely event that archaeological materials are observed during construction, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory should be notified.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Marble Hill-Columbus Transmission Towers #1114, #1115, and #1116, Jennings County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1980-08) Jones, James III
At the request of Public Service Indiana, an archaeological reconnaissance of the Marble Hill - Columbus Transmission Line Towers #1114, 1115, and 1116 was undertaken on August 15, 1980. The reconnaissance was carried out in order to identify any archaeological cultural resources that would be affected by the construction of these towers and to evaluate those resources relative to the criteria for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. This report describes the natural and cultural setting of the project areas, archaeological methods and findings, and recommendations concerning the effect of the project upon the prehistoric cultural resources within the tower boundaries.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of Areas to be Impacted by the Construction of Improvements to the Wastewater System of Nashville, Brown County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1981-05) Richardson, John
At the request of A & E Engineering, Inc. and the Town of Nashville, Indiana, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology conducted an archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed route of pipelines to be constructed to improve the town's wastewater system. The reconnaissance was implemented to locate any cultural resources that may be impacted by proposed construction and to assess the potential significance of those resources relative to the criteria to be met for nomination for inclusion on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Although the majority of the project area was available for inspection at the time of the reconnaissance, permission could not be obtained to examine one portion considered to have a high probability of containing cultural deposits and an archaeological reconnaissance of the unexamined area is recommended. A single prehistoric archaeological site was encountered within the area subjected to reconnaissance. However, information obtained from the site does not suggest that additional archaeological investigations are warranted. This report presents pertinent information concerning the nature of the project and project area, the techniques utilized during the reconnaissance, and the cultural resources encountered.
Paleo-Indian/Early Archaic Settlement Patterns in Southcentral Indiana: Final Report
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1984-07) Smith, Edward
This report documents the results of an archaeological reconnaissance conducted intermittently between July 15, 1983 -June 15, 1984 within and adjoining the karstic Mitchell Plain physiographic province of southcentral Indiana. The primary objective of the project was the documentation and comparison of Paleo-Indian and Early Archaic settlement patterns in a five-phase research trajectory. This final report is being submitted in compliance with Department of Natural Resources Guidelines for Historic Preservation Archaeological Survey Projects. In-field research has consisted primarily of collector interviews and the recording of collections with occasional in-field examination of accessible sites. Numerous collectors have been consulted, with some 200 diagnostic Paleo-Indian projectile points, fragments and preforms representing 56 sites or activity loci, being assigned field specimen numbers. Over 150 unifacial tools of Paleo-Indian and Early Archaic affiliation were intensively analyzed. In all, 112 prehistoric sites were recorded or resurveyed during the project. A total of 10 in-field weeks have been conducted with the remaining time spent in laboratory research, records checks and collection analysis. Confidentiality of site locational information was promised to several of the informants and is hereby requested with regard to report dissemination.
Archaeological Data Base Enhancement for Mississippian Sites in Southwestern Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1987-09) Munson, Cheryl Ann
An archaeological database enhancement project for Mississippian sites in southwestern Indiana was conducted by the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, in August and September 1987. The project was supported by funds granted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Five counties comprised the target area for the project: Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Spencer. The goal of the project was to collect new information about sites of two defined Mississippian phases, the Angel phase (AD 1050 - 1450) and the Caborn-Welborn phase (AD 1400-1700) and about Mississippian sites that may not be classifiable at present to either phase. The goal of the project was to gain new information for 50 to 100 Mississippian sites. This goal was significantly exceeded in the target area. Field survey was not a component of the project, but brief inspections were made at two Mississippian sites to check their condition; 5 acres were covered. Similarly, no field survey collections were made during the project; however, the Laboratory received from amateur archaeologists the donation of surface collections made at two sites and the loan of artifactual material from two other sites for identification. In the course of this project, an appraisal was gained of the status of the Mississippian site database for future endeavors that involve either research or historic preservation planning. Some site records are not on file at the Laboratory and thus cannot be integrated with information at hand, incongruencies were identified in site numbers and characteristics on site record forms, and few private collections are documented by actual tabulations or photographs of artifacts. Recommendations are offered for future projects that would enhance the database for researching and conserving sites of the Mississippian period. An appraisal was also made of which particular sites should be further investigated in the immediate future, because of their importance to understanding the chronology and settlement systems of the Angel and Caborn-Welborn phases. Two key factors affected this appraisal: conditions have changed greatly at certain Mississippian sites that are either eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places, due to looting, oil drilling, and construction; and erosion, looting, or urban development threaten the integrity of other sites that probably would meet the criteria of the National Register, if sufficient documentation were available.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of Quarry and Workshop Sites in the Vicinity of Harrison County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1988-06) Justice, Noel; Smith, Edward
This study involved the collection of survey data regarding the locations and characteristics of upland prehistoric chert quarry and workshop sites in Harrison County, Indiana. The focus of attention was on sites dating from ca. 1,500 B.C. to A.D. 600 which relate directly to the manufacture of non-utilitarian "ceremonial" and other chert artifacts that were traded across the Midcontinent to large and important prehistoric centers. Pedestrian reconnaissance was conducted in conjunction with collector interviews and records reviews to identify important areas of lithic procurement and manufacture. The project also assembled information on private collections from target sites that will be available for future analysis. A total of 56 previously undocumented sites were recorded, and 8 sites already on record were resurveyed. Two of the new archaeological sites date to the Euroamerican period; the remaining sites date from prehistoric periods. Overall, the project produced a total of 64 site records. A total of 50 sites were surveyed in the field, the remaining 14 site records were compiled from collector interviews. Approximately one square mile of the Harrison County uplands was intensively surveyed by means of pedestrian traverse.
Archaeological Site Data Base Enhancement for Southeastern Indiana: Dearborn, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, and Switzerland Counties
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1990) Smith, Edward; Tankersley, Kenneth
With the support of funds from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, conducted a database enhancement project in a seven-county area in southeastern Indiana. Work on the project was conducted from August 1989 to May 1990. The objective of the project was to obtain new information on archaeological sites in the targeted project area. The study recorded 369 new sites and obtained new information on 13 previously documented sites. In addition, one hundred fifteen (115) sites recorded during the project were inspected by the authors, and one individual donated a collection of artifacts from site 12 D 18 to the Laboratory. The primary goal of the study was to gather information on approximately 400 sites. In terms of enhancing the archaeological database, the study added 37.6% to the overall number of recorded sites in the seven-county study area. For Jefferson and Jennings counties, this increase was much greater. The secondary goal of the study was to investigate a number of the recorded sites by means of a reconnaissance level field survey. This goal was easily met, as a total of thirty percent (30.1%) of the sites recorded during this project were inspected by the authors. Four straightforward recommendations for further archaeological investigations are offered. First, all of the newly recorded sites should be field checked to determine their eligibility for inclusion on the State and National Registers. Second, the low incidence of repeated site location information between the informants shows that additional collector interview studies of this type can efficiently be made within the study area. Third, other areas of southern Indiana should be addressed in a similar fashion. A number of people who might provide information to future projects were identified during the present project. Therefore, the mechanism for continued data base enhancement projects in southern Indiana is already in place. Fourth, preservation efforts should be coordinated between the Department of Natural Resources and various archaeological, speleological, and biological organizations concerning the cave and karst features of southeast Indiana. Conservation efforts should stress monitoring of vandalism and other activities that impact the natural and cultural integrity of such features.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Location for the Construction of a New Handicapped Parking Area and Associated Drive and a Handicapped Accessible Trail and Fishing Area West of HInkle Road, Griffy Woods Nature Preserve, North of Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1990-08) French, Shawn
At the request of the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, conducted an archaeological reconnaissance survey of the proposed location for the construction of a new handicapped parking area and associated drive and a handicapped accessible trail and fishing area west of Hinkle Road, Griffy Woods Nature Preserve, north of Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. Fieldwork was conducted by the author on August 8, 1990. The purpose of the reconnaissance was to locate archaeological cultural resources within the proposed project area and to assess the potential of those resources for inclusion on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures and the National Register of Historic Places. This report describes the nature of the project and project area, the reconnaissance techniques utilized, the findings, and the recommendations based upon these findings. No archaeological sites were discovered during the reconnaissance.
A Geophysical Survey of the Proposed Fountain Park Apartments Additions
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1994-07) Ball, Stephen
In accordance with the request by David Eades of Regency Associates a series of geophysical tests were conducted on a small ridge between the proposed sites of buildings 5 and 6 of the proposed Fountain Park Apartments Additions. A headstone had been found in the area and to avoid possible disturbance of associated graves by the proposed construction, a series of geophysical surveys were initiated. Initially a magnetic survey was selected as the most economical means by which to test for the presence of unmarked graves in the survey area. An initial test over the known grave had indicated that a reading of 3 to 4 nanoteslas above the background soil magnetism would indicate a burial. The survey was initiated on 25 June 1994. Despite some difficulties, the magnetic survey did indicate the presence of other unmarked graves. However, the failure of the magnetic survey to isolate the possible graves led to the use of a resistivity survey, which was initiated on 7 July 1994. The resistivity survey indicated that the graves can successfully be avoided during construction.
Archaeological Investigations at the Paddy's West Substation Near New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana: Subsurface Reconnaissance, Site Testing, and Data Recovery
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1995-02) Smith, Edward E.; Mocas, Stephen T.
The Paddy's West Archaeological Site Complex (PWASC) consists of four archaeological sites (12Fl46, 47, 48, and 52) at the Paddy's West Electrical Substation located south of New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana. Three of these sites were discovered during borrowing activities associated with project construction; the fourth site (12Fl52) was discovered during a subsurface reconnaissance conducted at the proposed location of a power transmission tower south of the main facility. Sites of the PWASC were incorporated within and buried at variable depths beneath overbank alluvial deposits in the combined floodplains of the Ohio River and Middle Creek. The Complex lies between River Miles 612 and 613, approximately 0.48 km west of the present channel of the Ohio River. Archaeological field investigations were conducted at various intervals between August 1991 and April 1992. Laboratory analysis and report preparation continued into the Spring of 1993. These sites have yielded materials attributable to all recognized periods within the Archaic Tradition, the Early Woodland period, and the Euro-American Historic period. Site 12Fl46 contains the remainder of several archaeological components in different topographic situations. It includes the remnant of a truncated shell midden dating to the Middle-Late Archaic period, a zone of Early Archaic features at the base of the truncated floodplain ridge, and outlying features. The shell midden component, exposed in both plan and profile, contains evidence of intensive aboriginal habitation and associated debris in stratified deposits up to 4 min thickness. The Early Archaic component contains deposits up to 0.5 min thickness that represent aboriginal habitation and industrial activities. An Historic period cistern dating to the early 20th century is also present at this site. Site 12Fl47 had been heavily impacted by previous construction-related activities. Minimally, the site is represented by two features and a thin occupation level exposed in slit trenches and a vertical borrow profile, respectively. The cultural affiliation of these deposits is unclear. Site 12Fl48 is represented by deposits up to 1.0 min thickness attributable to the Terminal Archaic-Early Woodland periods. The site consists of a series of features of limited form and diversity, and with limited contents. The site appears to represent a specialized occupation locus rather than a general habitation area. Site 12Fl52 is a zone of prehistoric cultural debris buried beneath 0.9 m of overburden. It was accessed by a single backhoe trench and one large auger hole. Data derived from the PWASC provide insight into Archaic adaptations to the early and middle Holocene environments of the lower Ohio River valley. Analysis indicates intensive exploitation of local biotic and lithic resources. This pattern of exploitation culminated in the Middle-Late Archaic period with the diverse biotic resources represented in the shell mound. Apart from a few diagnostic artifacts and the probable remnants of a Woodland component in a portion of 12Fl47, materials from later cultural periods were not present in the deposits remaining at Paddy's West when archaeological investigations commenced. Later deposits, if present, had been removed by previous construction-related activities .
Archaeological Subsurface Investigations at the Swan's Landing Site (12Hr304), Harrison County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1995-09) Mocas, Stephen T.; Smith, Edward E.
Archaeological data recovery and geomorphological investigations were conducted during the summer of 1994 on the inland floodplain ridge portion of the Swan's Landing Archaeological Site (12Hr304). Two 2 m by 2 m test units (Units 3C and 3D) and one 2 m by 1 m unit (Unit 3E) were excavated. Limited hand-augering was also conducted. Magnetic survey was conducted on one 10 m by 10 m block, one 10 m by 20 m block, and one 5 m by 5 m block. The results of the magnetireconnaissanc.e3 were inconclusive. A total of approximately 10 m of cultural deposits were excavated. These investigations revealed approximately 1 m of stratified deposits of varied density attributable to the early Kirk Period. One or two primary occupation surfaces appear to be represented. Diagnostic projectile points recovered are attributable to the Pine Tree Corner Notched variant of the Kirk Corner Notched type. Two AMS assays indicate that the site was occupied in the late tenth millenium B.P.i Portions of at least 3 discreet "chipping stations" were encountered. Geomorphological investigations have confirmed previous interpretations that penecontemporary living surfaces are present in two distinct geomorphological contexts on two adjoining floodplain ridges. The 1994 investigations also support previous interpretations that the site represents a specialized lithic tool manufacturing or "Gearing Up" locale rather than a domestic base camp.
An Archaeological Reconnaissance of Approximately 11.1 Miles of Proposed Gas Pipeline Corridor Located in Central Lake County, and Revised Comment on 6.5 Miles of Previously Surveyed Corridors in Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 1997-07) Sipes, Eric D.; Kearney, Janis K.
At the request of Dames and Moore, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University conducted an archaeological reconnaissance survey of 11.1 miles of proposed gas pipeline corridor in central Lake County, and provided revised comment on 6.5 miles of previously surveyed corridors in Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana. This project consists of two separate proposed gas pipelines segments (Segments No. 1 and 2) to be located Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana. The archaeological reconnaissance (field survey) of the project area was conducted by Mr. Eric Sipes, Mr. Larry Catt, and Ms. Wendy Natt from the middle to end of October 1996. The purpose of the reconnaissance was to locate archaeological cultural resources within the proposed pipeline corridor and to assess the potential of those resources for inclusion on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures and the National Register of Historic Places. This report describes the nature of the project and project area, the reconnaissance techniques employed, the findings, and the recommendations based upon these findings. Two previously unrecorded prehistoric archaeological sites (12 La 415 and 416) were discovered during the reconnaissance survey. In addition, ten archaeological sites (12 La 389 in Lake County, and 12 Pr 265, 480-487 in Porter County) were recorded within the previously surveyed portions of the project areas.