Phase lc Subsurface Archaeological Investigations for a Proposed Surveillance Function Test Range Located on the Grounds of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, Martin County, Indiana

Abstract

At the request of Comarco Systems, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted Phase le subsurface archaeological investigations at the proposed location for a surveillance function test range on the grounds of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center in Martin County, Indiana. In addition to the proposed test range, approximately 1550' (470 m) of proposed waterline corridor was also subjected to phase le subsurface investigation. The ·purpose of the investigations was to determine the potential of the proposed project area to contain subsurface and/or deeply buried archaeological sites, and, if found, to assess the potential of those resources for inclusion on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS) and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Fieldwork was conducted July 13-15, 1998, by GBL archaeologists Patrick K. O'Brien, Andrew White, Chuck Bair, Amanda Roth, Devin Fishel, and Jessica Satkoski. No cultural resources were discovered within the proposed project area. Cultural resource clearance is recommended for construction of the proposed surveillance function test range and the associated waterline.