The Archaeological Survey Manual

Description

First published 2007 by Left Coast Press, Inc. Governmental guidelines have forced a dramatic change in the practice of archaeological surveying in recent decades. In response to public and private development, surveying is needed to accurately inventory the cultural resources of a region and provide guidance for their preservation and management. Greg White and Tom King provide a handy introduction to students, field novices, and land managers on the strategies, methods, and logic of contemporary survey work. In addition to providing the legal and historical context for this endeavor the book provides a heavily illustrated, practical guide to conducting a survey to help beginners understand how it works in practice. This volume is perfect for an archaeological methods class, field school, or reference collection. Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction and Definitions 1 Chapter 2: A Short History of Archaeological Survey in North America 7 Equipment Chapter 3: Gearing Up for Archaeological Survey 15 Chapter 4: Compass Features and Use 21 Chapter 5: Map Use 1: Basics and Orienteering 29 Chapter 6: Map Use 2: The PLSS 43 Chapter 7: Map Use 3: Coordinate Systems 51 Chapter 8: GPS in the Field 61 Field Work Chapter 9: Prefield Research and Survey Design 69 Chapter 10: Types of Archaeological Field Survey 85 Chapter 11: Archaeological Field Survey Methods 101 Chapter 12: Adapting Methods to Purpose 115 Chapter 13: Archaeological Site Documentation 119 Professionalism Chapter 14: Being Responsible 135 References Cited 145 Index 149 Appendices Appendix A. State Archaeological Survey Standards, Guidelines, and Forms Websites Appendix B. Example Archaeological Site Record Form Appendix C. Example Archaeological Survey Tracking and Organization Forms Appendix D. Example Archaeological Survey Field Notes