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

• Main Authors: Simpson, Kay, Wells, Susan J.
• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: the Digital Archaeological Record
• Subjects: Archaic; Hohokam; Historic; Systematic Survey; Domestic Structure or Architectural Complex; Settlements; Domestic Structures; Resource Extraction/Production/Transportation Structure or Features; Agricultural or Herding; Commercial or Industrial Structures; Mine; Quarry; Non-Domestic Structures; Archaeological Feature; Artifact Scatter; Rock Art; Ceramic; Chipped Stone; Glass; Ground Stone; Building Materials; Metal; Shell; Loma; Archeological Survey
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.6067:XCV8GQ6WWJ_meta$v=1352143180730

The Western Archeological and Conservation Center conducted an archeological survey in the cactus forest area of Saguaro National Monument, Rincon Mountain Unit, in the eastern Tucson Basin. A total of 160 prehistoric and historic sites and 401 isolated artifact/limited activity areas was recorded. Prehistoric sites include a small rockshelter, bedrock mortar locations, quarries, and artifact scatters, including large village sites with agricultural features. Historic sites include early homesteads, the Loma Verde Mine and associated mining camp, several lime kilns, and National Park Service buildings from the 1930s and 1940s. This report is presented in two volumes. Volume I provides a summary the prehistoric sites and their material culture, a chapter on historic sites, and a discussion of management recommendations. Appendix 1 is a cross listing of all site numbers, including SAGU 83A field numbers, ASM numbers, and previous survey numbers. Volume II contains Appendix 2 (Site Descriptions) and Appendix 3 isolated artifacts) .