Archeological Survey in the Eastern Tucson Basin: Saguaro National Monument, Rincon Mountain Unit, Cactus Forest Area. Volume 1

摘要

Twenty-five square miles were intensively inspected for archeological sites. A total of 280 sites was recorded. Most of the area surveyed lies below 4000 elevation within the Rincon Mountain Foothills Archeological District. Sites with evidence of Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and Hohokam occupation were recorded along with sites occupied in the proto-historic and historic periods. Volume I reports the results of the first season of archeological survey in the Cactus Forest area of Saguaro National Monument. One hundred-sixty sites and 401 isolated artifacts/limited activity areas were recorded. Prehistoric sites include a small rockshelter, bedrock mortar locations, quarries, and artifact scatters. Historic sites include early homesteads, mining camps, lime kilns and early National Park Service structures. The volume includes a summary of the archeology and management recommendations.