Archeological Survey of Tree Removal Zones at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

• Main Authors: Ray, Jack H., Monk, Susan M.
• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: the Digital Archaeological Record
• Subjects: Archaic; Late Archaic; Early Woodland; Late Woodland; Historic; Archaeological Overview; Systematic Survey; 23GR636; 23GR640; 23GR638; 23GR639; 23GR237; 23CN76; 23GR637; Edward's Cabin Site; Historic Steele Farm; Manley Mill Dam Site; Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex; Resource Extraction/Production/Transportation Structure or Features; Archaeological Feature; Artifact Scatter; Water-related; Chipped Stone; Sandstone Quarry; Sinkhole Collape; Dam Site; Projectile Point / Knife; Sinkhole; Vegetation Clearing; Field Camp; Chert Knapping Station; Manley Cemetary; Quarry Pit; Spoil Pile; Multi Component Site; Steele; Archeological Survey
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.6067:XCV8736Q34_meta$v=1352852448109

The purpose of the archeological survey was the discovery and recording of archeological sites in four proposed areas to be affected by removal of "exotic" vegetation (i.e., osage orange and cedar trees) by heavy machinery. The survey was conducted in compliance with Federal legislation and Executive Order 11593, designed to protect and enhance archeological, historical, and architectural resources which might be adversely affected by projects supported by Federal funds or requiring Federal permits or licenses. The major objective of the ,survey was related to the management need to know the location and number of archeological sites to be affected by the. proposed tree removal activity. The survey was also designed to contribute to the expansion of the site inventory for the park, thereby increasing the data base pertaining to settlement patterns in the Wilson Creek Valley.