Site Distribution in the Clark Canyon Reservoir Area, Southwest Montana: Report of a Class III Cultural Resource Inventory

摘要

An of archeological and historic sites inventory around Clark Canyon Reservoir in southwest Montana was conducted. A total of twenty archeological sites were recorded. Sixteen of these are predominantly prehistoric, while four are historic in origin. The prehistoric sites produced artifacts suggesting Middle and Late Prehistoric period occupation. The sites show non-random distribution in relation to the area's ecozones. Prehistoric industrial sites are most common in highland ecozones. Prehistoric habitation sites are confined to dry lowland areas. Historic sites occur only in lowland ecozones. Prehistoric sites also show non-random distribution in relation to several other environmental variables.