A Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) as a Predictive Tool for Locating Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits in Nebraska: Phase III-The Sandhills Region

Layzell, Anthony L; Mandel, Rolfe D.; Swigart, John; Williams, David T

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A Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) as a Predictive Tool for Locating Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits in Nebraska: Phase III-The Sandhills Region

2024-12-23
By Layzell, Anthony L ; Mandel, Rolfe D. ; Swigart, John

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Creators:

Layzell, Anthony L ; Mandel, Rolfe D. ; Swigart, John ; Williams, David T
Corporate Creators:

History Nebraska ; Kansas University Center for Research, Inc. ; Kansas Geological Survey
Corporate Contributors:

Nebraska. Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

SPR-FY23(020)
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Nebraska ; United States
Edition:

Final Report July 1, 2023-December 23, 2024
Corporate Publisher:

Nebraska. Department of Transportation
Abstract:

This project developed a GIS to assist with the identification of deeply buried cultural deposits in alluvial settings across the Sandhills region of Nebraska. Soil survey data, previous geoarchaeological investigations, landform position, and other information was used to rank the potential of any stream valley setting as low, low-moderate, moderate-high, or high potential to contain buried cultural deposits. While the presence of buried soils does not necessarily translate to presence of buried archeological sites, the potential for such sites is far greater in buried soils. The GIS can be used by NDOT and other agencies with statutory historic preservation obligations, to identify tracts on proposed construction projects that might require deep mechanical testing (backhoe or coring) in search of buried archeological properties.
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SPR-FY23(020)
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79175/dot_79175_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 29.53 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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