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Archaeological Survey Of A Proposed Riverside Park Trail At The Victoria Municipal Park, Victoria, Texas, Anna J. Taylor

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During April 1985, personnel from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted a pedestrian survey and shovel testing of the area to be affected by a proposed riverside park trail within the Victoria Municipal Park in Victoria County, Texas. The investigation was sponsored by the City of Victoria. The purpose of the survey was to locate any archaeological sites which might be impacted by construction of the proposed trail. No archaeological sites were identified during the project, and it is recommended that no further archaeological investigations are needed.

Research Design For Investigations At The Ruben Hancock Site, 41tv875 Travis County, Texas, John W. Clark Jr.

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The Ruben Hancock Site (41TV875) is located on the centerline of the extension of Parmer Lane. This extension begins at FM 1325 (Burnet Road) and terminates at FM 620. The site was found during a survey of the right-of-way conducted by the author on the 9^th of August, 1984. Other sites were found during the survey but were too ephemeral or too disturbed to warrant further investigation. It was judged at the time of the survey that the Ruben Hancock Site, because of its undisturbed condition and the presence of metal and glass artifacts, warranted further investigation. It was …

Archaeological Testing Of The Cave At Site 41bx22 Bexar County, Texas, Glenn T. Goode

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The Rogers Site, 41BX22, is located on the east bank of a tributary to Salado Creek in northern Bexar County and has three major occupation or activity areas: a terrace-bench site with a burned rock midden, a small cave, and quarry areas on the bluff overlooking the bench and cave sites.

The terrace site was test-excavated by students in the mid-1960s. Primarily Late Prehistoric and Late Archaic materials were recovered with the Middle Archaic and possibly the Early Archaic being represented. Relic hunters have since thoroughly destroyed this portion of the site which lies just north of the FM 1604 …

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41bx679 Bexar County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Testing of Site 41BX679 along Farm to Market Highway 2696 in Bexar County, Texas, to determine eligibility for inclusion within the National Register of Historic Places, cultural context, and archaeological significance was undertaken in April 1985. The site is located along a slight rise between Cibolo Creek and Muesebach Creek in northern Bexar County. It has been disturbed by previous construction or cutting of fire lines along Camp Bullis military reservation. Results of testing indicate that 41BX679 contained a minimal prehistoric component of unknown age. An intact hearth was uncovered but associated lithic debitage was almost totally absent. Evidence recovered …

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41bu24 Burleson County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Testing of Site 41BU24 on State Highway 36 in Burleson County, Texas, to determine eligibility for inclusion within the National Register of Historic Places and to determine site depth, cultural context, and archaeological signbficance, was undertaken in January 1985. The site is located on a ridge overlooking Yegua Creek and extends into the creek floodplain. It has been heavily impacted by previous construction activities and the exact site limit is difficult to determine. Results of testing indicate that Site 41BU24 contains a minimal prehistoric component of unknown age which is thoroughly mixed with modern debris. Evidence recovered does not support …

Archaeological Testing And Preliminary Archival Investigations Of Four Sites (41tv632, 41tv633, 41tv634 And 41tv635) At Waters Park, Travis County, Texas, John W. Clark Jr.

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The Waters Park community and Sites 41TV632 through 635 are located on the left bank of Walnut Creek near its headwaters traversed by the Southern Pacific Railroad, FM 1325, and the Waters Park Road. The sites pertaining to the old Waters Park community lying in the proposed right-of-way of the north extension of Loop 1 (MoPac Boulevard) are those cited above. The sites were identified in 1974 during an independent survey. A large number of other sites are found in or adjacent to the right-of-way. Among these are Site 41TV39, the Rogers Spring Site previously excavated by The University of …

Archaeological Testing And Preliminary Archival Investigations Of The Ruben Hancock Site, 41tv875 Travis County, Texas, John W. Clark Jr.

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The Ruben Hancock Site (41TV875) is located at a position on the centerline of the extension of Parmer Lane from FM 1325 (Burnet Road) to FM 620. The site was found during a survey of the right-of-way conducted by the author on the 9^th of August, 1984. Other sites were found during the survey but were too ephemeral or too disturbed to warrant further investigation. It was judged at the time of the survey that the Ruben Hancock Site, because of its disturbed condition and the presence of metal and glass artifacts, warranted further investigation. It was suggested that …

Archaeological Testing Of Resources Within The Shafter Historic Mining District Us Highway 67, Presidio County, Texas, John W. Clark Jr.

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Improvements to US 67 in Shafter, Presidio County, Texas, will affect three cultural areas within existing or proposed right-of-way. These areas include (1) a small early twentieth century dump designated Site 41PS344, (2) Site 41PS109 which comprises two small associated historic structures, and (3) a relatively recent concrete slab. Site 41PS344 lies to the southwest and outside of the Shafter Historic Mining District, while Site 41PS109 and the concrete slab are located within the boundaries of the Historic District. Testing operations to determine the eligibility of these sites on an individual basis for inclusion within the National Register of Historic …

Research Design For Mitigation Of Archaeological Resources Archaeological Site 41ps109 Shafter Historic Mining District Presidio County, Texas, John W. Clark Jr.

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The Shafter Historic Mining District is located along the floor and flanks of the low canyon of Cibolo Creek adjacent to and crossed by US 67, approximately 20 miles north of Presidio County, Texas (Fig 1) From the US 67 bridge, the creek flows to the southeast to a vertical cut made by the creek in the mountain massif. From there it flows due west to another steep rock bank and turns south.

Southwest of the US 67 bridge are two adobe structures and a group of ruins associated with the National Guard camp established in 1916 to protect the …

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41hk28 Haskell County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Testing of Site 41HK28on County Road 166 in Haskell County, Texas, was performed on July 8-9, 1985, to determine eligibility for inclusion within the National Register of Historic Places or nomination as a State Archaeological Landmark, and to determine site depth, cultural context, and archaeological significance. The site is located on a terrace overlooking California Creek, a tributary of the Brazos River system. The site has been impacted by construction of a county road and bridge, by severe erosion and deflation, and by root plowing to remove mesquite trees from the area. Results of testing indicate that Site 41HK28 represented …

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41hr564 Harris County, Texas, Joe T. Denton

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Prehistoric Site 41HR564, located in Harris County, Texas, near Keegans Bayou and US Highway 59, was tested in August 1985 to determine eligibility for inclusion within the National Register of Historic Places and State Archaeological Landmark status. Testing also was conducted to ascertain site depth and archaeological significance. No cultural materials were recovered as a result of the test and no further investigations are recommended.

Archaeological Test Excavation At Site 41mx23 Morris County, Texas, Joe T. Denton

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Testing to determine the significance as a State Archaeological Landmark and to determine eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places was undertaken in June 1984 of Site 41MX23, Morris County, Texas, on FM 3421. The test shows that portion of the site within the project’s right-of-way to be sparse in cultural material. The deposits containing the material vary from very shallow to moderate in depth. Testing indicates that insufficient cultural materials exist within the area to be impacted to warrant further investigations.

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41rb31 Roberts County, Texas, Joe T. Denton

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Archaeological Site 41RB31 is a small isolated site located on the edge of the cap rock overlooking Red Deer Creek in Roberts County, Texas. Testing of portions of the site within the highway project revealed the site to be sparse, and no further work is recommended. The site does not meet the criteria for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places or designation as a State Archaeological Landmark.

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41cc233 Concho County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Prehistoric archaeological Site 41CC233 consists of a burned rock midden and a light lithic scatter outside the right-of-way of US 87 in Concho County, Texas. Testing within the right-of-way was undertaken to determine if the site did extend into the right-of-way area, to determine eligibility for inclusion within the National Register of Historic Places, and to determine site depth and archaeological significance. Recovered evidence suggests that the site minimally extends into the right-of-way and that at least one feature was within the right-of-way. Additional investigations are not warranted due to low recovery rates and construction plans which will effectively cover …

Archaeological Testing Of Site 41wm443 Williamson County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Testing of Site 41WM433 along FM 1431 in Williamson County, Texas, to determine eligibility for inclusion within the National Register of Historic Places and to determine site depth, cultural context, and archaeological significance was undertaken in April 1985. The site is located along a ridge line containing an outcrop of good quality Georgetown flint. Almost all the area within the right-of-way consisted of exposed bedrock ledges. One small incipient burned rock midden was present within the right-of-way. The midden measured 5meters in diameter, but about half of it had been destroyed by relic hunters. Results of the survey and …

Research Design Archaeological Site 41ke93 Kendall County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Very little information is available regarding Site 41KE93. The site is located adjacent to FM 474, approximately 8.7 miles northeast of Boerne, in Kendall County, Texas. It is situated on a small finger of land some 100 meters south of the Guadalupe River at Ammans Crossing and is bordered to the west by Sebinas Creek. Two hearths and a scatter of lithic debris were observed on the surface at the time the site was recorded, but no temporal or cultural indicators have, as yet, been found. From surface indications within the project right-of-way, the portion of the site available for …

Archeological And Historical Investigations At 41tt310, Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Titus County, Texas, Daniel J. Prikryl, Kathleen Gilmore, Ross C. Fields, Nancy Reese

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In November and December 1983, archeological and historical research was carried out at site 41TT310 in the proposed Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Titus County, Texas. The project was sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was prompted by the need to assess the significance of site 41TT310 to aid in planning park development. The fieldwork entailed excavating 21 l -by-1-m test pits to define the site limits and to gather data on site content. The historical research involved a literature and archival search and informant interviews to try to determine the location of a Republic of Texas-era …

Archaeology In The South Texas Sand Sheet: A Study Of Chevron Properties In Brooks County, A. Joachim Mcgraw

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In the summer of 1982, archaeologists from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted an intensive survey of 4000 acres leased to the Chevron Resources Company in southwestern Brooks County, Texas. Twenty-seven archaeological sites were identified. Four prehistoric sites and two historic sites are recommended for further work in order to determine their potential for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

Archaeological Assessments For The San Antonio 201 Wastewater Treatment Project: Survey Of Five Pipeline Routes And Testing At Site 41bx333, Ralph Snavely, Margaret Greco, Anne A. Fox

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During August to October 30, 1983, the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, carried out archaeological assessments in south Bexar County for the San Antonio 201 Wastewater Facilities Improvements Project. These consisted of pedestrian surveys of five pipeline routes and subsurface testing at site 41 BX 333. No significant cultural resources were found within the pipeline easements or at 41 BX 333. However, four prehistoric sites and one probable historic site were recorded in the vicinity of the pipeline route, but they were well outside of the easement. None appear to meet the eligibility criteria …

An Archaeological Survey Of Knollcreek Subdivision, Northeast San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, I. Waynne Cox

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During June 1984, the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted a pedestrian survey of the I55-acre Knollcreek subdivision in northeast Bexar County for Nash Phillips/Copus, Inc. Although no prehistoric cultural resources were found, two historic sites (41 BX 263 and 41 BX 264) with standing features were recorded. However, these structural remains are not considered significant cultural resources and therefore not eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

An Archaeological Survey Of The Probst And Mcgriff Leases In Live Oak County, Texas, Ralph Snavely

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During March 1984, an archaeological survey was carried out on the Probst and McGriff leases in Live Oak County, Texas, for Chevron Resources Company. No cultural resources were found on the Probst lease. However, two prehistoric sites (41 LK 270 and 41 LK 271) were located on the McGriff lease. The two archaeological sites are described as lithic scatters which are eroded and otherwise disturbed by land modifications. The sites are not considered to be potentially significant cultural resources, and therefore not deemed eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. We recommend that no further work is …

Archaeological Testing Of Proposed Sewer Line Location At Mission San Jose, David Hafernik, Anne A. Fox

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In April 1984 archaeologists from the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, excavated a backhoe trench outside the west wall of Mission San José. The purpose of the investigation was to determine if a proposed sewer line for the San Antonio 201 Wastewater Facilities Improvements Project would affect any major historic or prehistoric resources. A stone-lined well was found that was constructed sometime after the secularization of the mission in 1893 and continued in use, first as a well and later as a privy pit, until ca. 1940. Because of the likelihood of stratified deposits …

An Archaeological Survey Of A Proposed Well Pad In The Vicinity Of Lake Corpus Christi, San Particio County, Texas, Paul D. Lukowski

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On October 13, 1982, the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, carried out a pedestrian survey of a well pad site at Lake Corpus Christi State Park in San Patricio County. The survey located a prehistoric site (41 SP 116). However, surface examination and shovel testing determined that the site was not a significant cultural resource. Therefore, no further work is recommended.

An Archaeological Survey Of Knollcreek Subdivision, Northeast San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, I. Waynne Cox

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During June 1984, the Center for Archaeological Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted a pedestrian survey of the 155-acre Knollcreek subdivision in northeast Bexar County for Nash Phillips /Copus, Inc. Although no preshistoric cultural resources were found two historic sites (41 BX 263 and 41 BX 264) with standing features were recorded. However, these structural remains are not considered significant cultural resources and therefore not eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

Historical And Archaeological Resources Of Riverdale, A Company Town In Goliad County, Texas, John W. Clark Jr.

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Proposed realignment of a historic bridge at Riverdale, Goliad County, Texas, by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and new approach right-of-way on County Road 134 will affect portions of the community of Riverdale The community was founded by the Riverdale Gin and Milling Company and the Riverdale Mercantile Company in 1913, for the sole purpose of processing cotton. The community ceased to exist over the period from 1946 through 1952.

A Report Of Testing At Archaeological Sites 41fy421, 41fy422, 41fy424 In Fayette County, Texas, Glenn T. Goode

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Sites 41FY421, 41FY422, and 41FY424 are upland aboriginal sites situated on divides separating Robinson, Cedar, and Bartons Creeks in northwest Fayette County. These sites are characterized by generally shallow, un-stratified sandy deposits. The cultural inventory is limited to stone materials--primarily thermally altered chert and quartzite and lithic debitage. Diagnostic cultural indicators are relatively scarce, with a large majority of these being less than 2000 years in age. One site, 41FY422, produced 25 hearths and related features. Most of these are apparently less than 2000 to 3000 years in age as well.

Revised Research Design For Testing And Mitigation Of Archaeological Resources Along Loop 1: North Extension Of Mopac From Us 183 To Just North Of Parmer Lane, John W. Clark Jr.

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Archaeological sites within the right-of-way of the northward extension of Loop 1 (MoPac Boulevard), from US 183 to just north of Parmer Lane, are concentrated in two areas. One area is along an old road running north-south and lying to the west of the Balcones Research Center, and the other area is the late nineteenth century community of Waters Park.

The project involves the construction of a multilane divided freeway between the cited two termini. During initial reconnaissance in 1974, many sites were located within or near the proposed right-of-way. At that time and subsequently, site survey forms have been …

Research Design For Testing Archaeological Site 41me29 State Highway 16 Medina County, Texas, Wayne C. Young

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Archaeological Site 41ME29 is located in Medina County along the western bank of San Geronimo Creek at the intersection of a major terrace system and a high ridge line. The site contains a prehistoric burned rock midden which has been largely buried by colluvial deposits from the ridge line. Disturbances appear to be minimal.

Testing of portions of the site within the highway right-of-way is being initiated by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) in accordance with Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties (36 CFR, Part 800), procedures prescribed by law and endorsed by …

Research Design For Testing Archaeological Site 41rb31 Roberts County Fm 3367, Joe T. Denton

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Archaeological Site 41RB31 is located at the edge of the cap rock overlooking Red Deer Creek, approximately 1.2 miles south of US 60 at the junction of proposed FM 3367 and a second county road. At the present time, the site appears to be a relatively undisturbed single component site.

Testing of portions of the site within the proposed highway right-of-way is being initiated by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) in accordance with Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties (36 CFR, Part 800), procedures which are prescribed by law and endorsed by the …

Archaeological Testing And Recommendations For The Kennedy Bluffs Site, 41bp19, In Bastrop County, Texas, Glenn T. Goode

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Archaeological Site 41BP19 was reported by Daymond Crawford of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) Archaeology Section in November 1983, with a recommendation for test excavation. Testing was conducted by Glenn T. Goode of the SDHPT Archaeology Section and four employees of the local SDHPT office during the period May 7 through May 24, 1984. An estimated 70 persondays were expended during the field work on this project. Testing was conducted in accordance with Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties (36 CFR, Part 800), procedures prescribed and endorsed by the Federal Highway Administration. The …