This volume synthesizes the prehistoric archaeology, the modern history, and the nineteenth-century archaeology of the Horseshoe Lake area. The prehistoric survey data provide a record of human habitation ranging from prior to 3000 B.C. through the Mississippian period. The historic research and survey data provide information on Euro-American settlement, farming, logging, and goose-hunting activities in the lake area from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.

A research project attempted to locate slave cemeteries on Barbados to expand findings from Newton Plantation where previous investigations yielded the largest group of slaves yet excavated from any North American context. Work at five sugar plantations, with histories extending deep into the slave period, yielded no evidence of a cemetery. This report examines how and why the plantations were selected, the ethnographic, historical, and archaeological research at each plantation, and possible reasons for the failure to locate a cemetery. Suggestions for future research and wider issues are considered.

Results of archaeological investigations at the Petitt site, a large Emergent Mississippian (Dillinger phase) settlement. Multiple authors present data and interpretations of the ceramic, lithic, archaeobotanical, and faunal assemblages; the human skeletal remains; and the historic-period use and occupation, in addition to a lengthy delineation of all aspects of the extensive project.

Three low-density lithic scatters on high ridges in the Ozark Hills of southern Illinois are shallow and highly disturbed by logging and erosion. Debitage analysis indicates a predominance of biface reduction with varying emphasis on late-stage reduction. Dalton, Middle Archaic, and early Mississippian occupations are identified on the basis of diagnostic artifacts.

This first of two volumes on a multiyear research effort discusses the survey of an 8-km transect through the uplands and adjacent terraces in the Thebes Gap area in extreme southwestern Illinois. It describes test excavations at four sites, including two upland Dalton horizon sites that may represent residential camps.

Test excavations performed at this upland site adjacent to the Little Wabash River revealed two primary components: one dating to the Mississippian period, the other to the nineteenth century. The Mississippian occupation, dated at approximately A.D. 1000 to 1400, is represented by the remains of a substructure mound and associated special-purpose structures as well as other structures and features. The historic component, dated at approximately A.D. 1840 to 1880, consists of some features associated with the former town of New Massilon.

The Fitzgibbons site, in the floodplain of the Ohio River in Gallatin County, Illinois, was badly damaged by looters. Archaeological investigations were undertaken to restore the damaged areas and to investigate the character of the site. The work revealed stratified deposits of over 1 m in depth with major Woodland and late Middle Archaic components and well-preserved floral and faunal remains.

Test excavations uncovered a well-preserved late prehistoric site located on a colluvial fan adjacent to an oxbow lake in southern Monroe County. Two meters of archaeological deposits in colluvial matrix yielded artifacts dating from Late Woodland through Mississippian times.

Investigations of borrow areas in Marion and Monroe counties revealed components associated with the Middle and Late Archaic, Late Woodland, and possibility Middle Woodland and Mississippian.

A monograph based on survey investigations at 210 prehistoric sites and excavations in the central Little Colorado valley on the Navajo Indian Reservation, Arizona. An expanded and revised version of a 1969 dissertation, this book discusses prehistoric adaptations to the simultaneous modifications of the Anasazi tradition.

This volume presents results of investigations conducted from 1971 through 1976. The 1971 to 1974 excavations are described here for the first time; the 1975 and 1976 sections are slightly revised editions of original reports, long out-of-print.

Assessment of chipped-stone tool production and the range of variation in raw cherts are assessed for a major source of Kaolin and geologically related chert. Evidence of early-to-midstage reduction and production of large bifaces and flake blades predominates.

Excavations at 12 prehistoric sites are described, including a stratified Archaic rockshelter and an early Puebloan village. The volume also includes data on 278 historic Navajo sites, discussions of the geomorphology and paleoethnobotany of the excavated sites, and 14 appendixes summarizing recovered materials and analytical methods.

Survey of 1,465 acres in Pope and Hardin counties identified 8 prehistoric sites, several chert sources, and 17 Euro-American sites. Prehistoric use of upland areas appears light; Euro-American use dates to the late nineteenth century following a pattern of late settlement in less desirable areas.

Prehistoric settlement and subsistence patterns are defined by comparing Basketmaker II remains to expectations based on ethnographically known marginally horticultural hunter-gatherers. Use-wear analyses of chipped-stone tools highlight both similarities and differences between the Basketmaker II and ethnographic cases.

Investigations revealed Middle and Late Archaic, Late Woodland, and Mississippian debris in mixed, disturbed context.

Survey of 3,444 acres among 32 upland locations identified 15 prehistoric sites, including 11 rockshelters and 36 Euro-American sites.

Artifact densities from Late Woodland and Mississippian deposits in a series of buried colluvial and alluvial horizons indicate light use of the investigated site areas.

Investigations revealed mixed Late Archaic and Late Woodland deposits eroded into an abandoned creek channel. Site formation processes are examined.

This volume includes excavation reports on 23 prehistoric sites (Archaic to middle Puebloan) and 1 historic trading post and presents information on 211 Navajo sites and 16 prehistoric rock art sites. The volume also includes an updated overview of Black Mesa culture history and research; technical reports on soils, geomorphology, and magnetic survey; and 10 appendixes of recovered materials and analytical methods.

Nearly 90% of this 1-ha site was exposed by machine. Seasonal Late Woodland occupations left pit features and considerable debris but few architectural traces. Four year-round Mississippian occupations left evidence of numerous building episodes between ca. A.D. 1100 and 1450. During at least one period, Bridges attained some nodal importance in the local settlement system during which time a central plaza and large community building were maintained. Excavations, analysis, and interpretations are discussed.

Investigations found no evidence of suspected Mississippian ridged fields but exposed a Late Archaic occupation with clusters of small features and stains, dating ca. 1200 B.C. and yielding artifacts of the Prairie Lake complex. Artifacts and an unusual archaeobotanical assemblage suggest use of the site for brief episodes of seed collecting and processing. Regional comparisons are drawn.

Twenty prehistoric sites (preceramic to middle Puebloan times), two Puebloan rock art locations, and two Navajo historic sites are described. The volume also includes an overview of Black Mesa soils and geomorphology, description of ethnoarchaeological research, and 13 appendixes of recovered materials and recovery methods.

A Late Woodland site overlooking the Mississippi River and 12 other sites, mostly Late Woodland, and a remnant of a small mound were investigated.

Survey in the northern canyons of Black Mesa indicate that Anasazi occupation of this area generally paralleled that of the Black Mesa-Peabody Coal Company lease areas. Cliff dwellings reveal evidence of intersite socioeconomic cooperation in Pueblo II-III times.

The Carrier Mills Archaeological District is a complex of Middle Archaic and Middle-through-Late Woodland sites in southeastern Illinois, with minor Early and Late Archaic, Mississippian, and historic Afro-American components. Descriptive reports on the excavations and site chronologies are followed by analyses of artifact technology and style, subsistence, site-formation processes, paleoenvironments, burial practices, biocultural adaptation, lithic raw material procurement, and cultural change. The extensive late Middle Archaic (4000-3000 B.C.) deposits and burial remains receive particular attention. Sold as 2-volume set only.

An examination of archaeological data collected during 1977-1978 on historic Navajo sites-specifically, how differences in permanence of occupation affect site-formation processes. The transition to a more sedentary settlement system is viewed as a response to social and physical environmental change.

Testing included the excavation of a late Sterling/early Moorehead Mississippian house basin and associated features. Materials recovered in association with a radiocarbondated sample are discussed.

Testing of a substantial Late Woodland and Mississippian site.

Survey located 44 sites along the Ohio River, mainly of Late Archaic, Late Woodland/Mississippian, and nineteenth-century Euro-American age.

Investigations of four lithic workshops and an adjacent chert source addressed questions on the geology and prehistory of the source area and the relationship of the sites to local chert procurement.

Test excavations of two sites yielded traces of Early and Late Archaic occupations confined to plowzone.

Survey and limited testing on a small blufftop area adjacent to the Mississippi River identified seven sites, predominantly Late Woodland.

Excavations and laboratory analyses of a primarily Late Woodland site remnant in the lower Kaskaskia valley. Late Archaic and Middle Woodland debris and burials were also examined.

This volume summarizes data obtained through the excavation of 22 Anasazi sites and 4 Navajo sites and the significance of the findings. Investigated occupations range from Basketmaker II-early Pueblo III through historic-period settlements.

Description of the 1980 survey and test excavations at prehistoric and historic (mostly World War II) sites on the island of Babeldaob.

Test excavation on a small portion of an Allison-La Motte village complex clarified site definition.

Survey of a 600-acre area along the Ohio River investigated 10 prehistoric sites and a series of recent Euro-American sites. Testing focused on Mississippian sites and a stratified Late Archaic deposit.

Summary of clearance surveys conducted prior to construction activities throughout Peabody Coal Company’s lease areas. One Anasazi site and one Navajo site were located.

Survey located 9 prehistoric and 16 historic components. Artifact densities were light and restricted to the plowzone.

Reports of investigations at 20 Anasazi sites and 36 Navajo sites in Peabody Coal Company’s lease areas. Ceramic, chipped-stone, groundstone, and faunal analyses are presented in appendixes, as are the dendrochronological analyses from the 1968 through 1979 field seasons.

Survey of approximately 546 acres distributed throughout Peabody Coal Company’s lease area encountered no cultural resources. Archaeological clearance was recommended.

An examination of 92 sites along five tributaries of the Cache River. Site density and distribution, environmental diversity, changing chert procurement, upland exploitation, and the potential for co-traditions in this area are examined. Foreword by Howard D. Winters.

Survey of two parcels of land adjacent to Peabody Coal Company’s strip areas located nine Anasazi and seven Navajo sites. Survey methods, evaluation procedures, and clearance recommendations are presented.

Test excavation of 10 sites along the Illinois Coal Gasification Group’s upland corridor uncovered Paleoindian and Late Woodland occupations. Questions on shifting use of the landscape and chert procurement are examined.

Test excavation of 15 sites along the Ohio River yielded evidence of Middle Archaic through Mississippian components. Study emphasized deep testing of low-lying sites close to the river.

Test excavation of two Late Archaic plowzone sites near the Ohio River. The functional nature of these sites is assessed on the basis of tool and debitage assemblages.

Test excavation of six small plowzone sites along a tributary of Silver Creek disclosed Archaic and Late Woodland components. Report addresses questions on the study of shallow, disturbed sites.

Survey located 20 archaeological loci, ranging from Paleoindian to historic Euro-American. The historic loci appear to be the most intensive and significant occupations.

Survey of two corridors along Galum Creek and adjacent uplands located 14 prehistoric sites. All sites appear to be diffuse scatters.

Excavations at 14 prehistoric and 12 Navajo sites located in Peabody Coal Company’s lease areas are described, along with the results of artifactual analyses and ethnobotanical tree-ring research.

Pedestrian and subsurface survey resulted in location of 110 sites, mainly Early Archaic, Woodland, and historic Euro-American.

Test excavation of two Middle Woodland Crab Orchard sites disclosed buried middens containing some Havana Ware. Analysis examines extent of channel shifts in the project area.

Survey located 103 sites, ranging from Middle Archaic through historic Euro-American. Late Woodland and Mississippian components predominate. Hypotheses on local settlement activity are examined.

Survey of a corridor traversing the southwestern Illinois uplands located 60 sites, dating from the Early Archaic through Late Woodland.

Surface collection and test excavation disclosed light traces of Late Archaic, Late Woodland, and possibly Mississippian components.

Survey and test excavation of three sites along the South Fork of the Saline River, Saline County, Illinois, disclosed extensive middens ranging from Middle Archaic through Late Woodland.

Excavations of 12 prehistoric sites (Basketmaker II to Pueblo II-III transition) and 1 Navajo site occupied during the 1930s.