Systematic Approach to Identifying Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits

Authors

Anthony L. Layzell, University of KansasFollow
Rolfe D. Mandel, University of KansasFollow
Courtney L. Ziska, Nebraska State Historical Society Archeology DivisionFollow
John R. Bozell, Nebraska State Historical Society Archeology DivisionFollow

Date of this Version

2-2018

Document Type

Article

Citation

Layzell, A.L., Mandel, R.D., Ziska, C.L., and Bozell, J.R. (2018). "Systematic Approach to Identifying Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits". Nebraska Department of Transportation Research Report SARP-P1(16) Mo48.

Abstract

This project is designed to assist cultural resource specialists involved in Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) project planning and development. The goal was to develop Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers that spatially delineate different landform-sediment assemblages (LSAs) and depict the associated geologic potential for buried cultural deposits in select watersheds in Nebraska. The Nebraska Buried Sites GIS resource will allow planners and cultural resource specialists to determine whether future project areas are likely to be free of deeply buried sites or whether subsurface exploration is necessary.