Introduction to the Archaeology of Pinon Canyon, Southeastern Colorado. Volume 1. Background and Methods

摘要

The report consists of six volumes, and presents the results of historic and prehistoric archaeological survey work in the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Las Animas County, Colorado. The area was occupied from approximately 10,000 years ago to the present. Dated prehistoric remains are assignable mainly to the period A.D. 200-1400, and historic remains, mainly 1867-1930. Analytical sections of the study present results of prehistoric artifact and architecture classification, historic feature classification, and site type analysis for both historic and prehistoric resources. The report covers techniques for computer management of large archaeological data bases, and presents computer guided quality control programs. Methodological techniques are described and implemented for development of artifact, feature, and site classification. Additionally, predictive site modelling is undertaken to aid in archaeological survey and resource management. This volume gives background and methods.