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41-Phase One Archaeological Survey Of The Leighton Township Facilities Plan, Green Lake Segment. (Project No. 7873), Leighton Township, Allegan County, William M. Cremin

Reports of Investigations

Pursuant to a letter dated 11 Apr 80 from Mr. Bruce F. Kadzban, Moore and Bruggink, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan, authorizing an archaeological survey of a proposed sewer system corridor around Green Lake in Leighton Township, Allegan County, Michigan, a team of archaeologists from the Department of Anthropology, Western Michigan University undertook on-site assessment of the project area in order to ascertain whether the construction activities would impact cultural resources. There follows a report of fieldwork, together with appropriate background information, conducted on 21-22 Apr 80 and the recommendations based upon our findings.

42-Archaeological Survey Of Proposed New Bridge--C.R. 687--Crossing The Paw Paw River In Section 10 Of Hartford Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, Elizabeth B. Garland

Reports of Investigations

This project was undertaken in response to a request for an archaeological survey of the area to be impacted from Mr. Paul J. Kaiser, Van Buren County Highway Engineer. A letter to this effect was received by Dr. R. J. Smith, Chairman of the Department of Anthropology at Western Michigan University, dated May 6, 1980. A Plan of Site map was also forwarded to Dr. Smith by R. S. Scott Associates, Inc. of Alpena, Michigan.

An agreement to do the survey was made in a phone call from Dr. Elizabeth Garland to Mr. Kaiser on May 9, 1980. The survey …

44-Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Expansion Of Facilities At Lexington Green Park, Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Elizabeth B. Garland

Reports of Investigations

This project was undertaken in response to a request for an archaeological survey from Mr. John E. :Hodges, Block Grant Administrator, for the City of Portage. The request was made in a telephone call from Mr. Hodges to Dr. Elizabeth Garland of the Department of Anthropology, Western Michigan University, on May 15, 1980.

47-An Archaeological Survey Of The Grand Ravine Senior Housing, Inc. Property, City Of Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, William M. Cremin

Reports of Investigations

Pursuant to the receipt of letters (dated 10 Oct 80) from Mr. T.E. Malila, President, Grand Ravine Senior Housing, Inc. and Mr. Larry Snyder, Housing Consultant, H&W Properties, Inc., agent for Grand Ravine Senior Housing, Inc., authorizing an archaeological survey of a tract of land located in the City of Allegan, Michigan, archaeologists from Western Michigan University undertook on-site evaluation of the property in order to determine whether activities related to the construction of housing units would impact cultural resources. There follows a report of fieldwork, together with appropriate background information, conducted on 21 Oct 80 and recommendations based upon …

46-Archaeological Survey Of Relocation Portions Of The Climax-Fulton Road Reconstruction Project, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Elizabeth B. Garland, Paul W. Mcallister

Reports of Investigations

This project was undertaken in response to a request by Mr. Ronald Copping of the Kalamazoo County Road Commission, under terms of a written agreement between the Principal Investigator and the Road Commission which was accepted on October 14, 1980. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the existence of historic or prehistoric sites in those portions of the Climax-Fulton Road Reconstruction Project which involve relocation of the existing 66 foot right-of-way. Field work was carried out on October 18, 1980.

45-Archaeological Survey Of The Three Oaks Manor Project, Berrien County, Michigan, Elizabeth B. Garland

Reports of Investigations

This project was undertaken in response to a te 1 ephone request by Mr. Jeff A. Gardner of Lakewood Management Company, Kalamazoo, on July 22, 1980, following some preliminary telephone conversations and correspondence< during June-July.

The field work was carried out on Saturday, July 26, 1980.

43-Carbonized Plant Residues From Five Sites In The White Walnut Creek Research Area, Consolidation Coal Company's Burning Star Mine No. 2, Perry County, Il, William M. Cremin

Reports of Investigations

The White Walnut Creek research area consists of approximately 1437 ha in eight sections of T5S, R2W, Perry County, Illinois. Physiographically speaking, the study area lies within the southern portion of the till plains region known as the Mt. Vernon Hill Country and is characterized by mature topography as reflected in gentl~ rolling hills and broad alluvial valleys. Floristically, this drainage is part of the Oak-Hickory Forest Region of the Western Mesophytic Forest as defined by Braun (1950).