Archaeological Survey and Testing at Select Project Areas in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Area in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

摘要

In the course of the project, 342 shovel test units and four 1 x 1 meter units were dug, and the project areas subjected to pedestrian survey. The project revealed the presence of six prehistoric sites and one historic site on Kipes Island. The author recommends that the island as a unit be nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The sites represent Woodland Tradition occupation sites. One site also yielded human asteological remains. The historic site is probably recent in age. Prehistoric materials were also recovered at the site of a 19th century Native American grave which is recommended for protection.