Archaeological Survey Manual

Name: Archaeological Survey Manual
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ISBN: 9781598740097

ISBN-10: 1598740091

ISBN-13: 9781598740097

Edition: 2007

Authors: Gregory G. White, Thomas F. King

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Governmental guidelines have forced a dramatic change in the practice of archaeological surveying in recent decades. Reacting 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…

Book details

List price: $36.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 1/31/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 196
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Dr. Thomas F. King boasts thirty years of experience as a professional archaeologist and historic preservation expert, including extensive fieldwork in Micronesia. He serves as project archaeologist for The Earhart Project. The author of three books, Dr. King lives in Washington, D.C.



Introduction



Introduction and Definitions



A Short History of Archaeological Survey in North America


Equipment



Gearing Up for Archaeological Survey



Compass Features and Use



Map Use 1: Basics and Orienteering



Map Use 2: The PLSS



Map Use 3: Coordinate Systems



GPS in the Field


Field Work



Prefield Research and Survey Design



Types of Archaeological Field Survey



Archaeological Field Survey Methods



Adapting Methods to Purpose



Archaeological Site Documentation


Professionalism



Being Responsible


References Cited


Index


About the Authors


Appendices



State Archaeological Survey Standards, Guidelines, and Forms Websites



Example Archaeological Site Record Form



Example Archaeological Survey Tracking and Organization Forms



Example Archaeological Survey Field Notes