Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
1
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1338N 488E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.63 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.53 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
2
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1340N 490E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.71 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.67 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
3
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1341N 478E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.43 m. A 20 cm x 25 cm test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.38 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
4
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1342N 489E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.85 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.78 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
5
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1345N 489E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.95 m. A test window was excavated into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.81 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
6
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1346N 481E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.71 m. A 24 cm x 16 cm test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.43 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
7
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1346N 485E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.87 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.81 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
8
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1347N 478E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.60 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.55 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
9
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1349N 481E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.71 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
10
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1349N 487E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.04 m. A 5 cm x 5 cm test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.98 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
11
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1349N 490E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.02 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.87 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
12
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1369N 468E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.05 m. A test window was excavated into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.93 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Nonstructure
212
midden
Excavation Unit
13
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1369N 472E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.24 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.14 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
224
noncultural
Excavation Unit
14
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1371N 477E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of 98.52 m. Excavations continued into this sterile deposit and ended at an elevation of approximately 98.21 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
224
noncultural
Excavation Unit
15
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1382N 477E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation ended on the floor of Structure 228 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.35 m. Features 3 and 4 were excavated into the structure floor.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Structure
228
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
16
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1365N 478E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.32 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.28 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Arbitrary Unit
224
noncultural
Excavation Unit
17
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1348N 513E. Southeast portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.50 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.45 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
18
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1351N 516E. Southeast portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.43 m. A test window was excavated into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.36 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
19
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1358N 509E. Southeast portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.06 m. A test window was excavated into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.00 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
20
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1359N 512E. Southeast portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.97 m. Test windows were excavated into the northwest and southwest corners of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of these windows were at elevations of 97.88 m and 97.9
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
21
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1362N 508E. Southeast portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.52 m. A 15 cm x 10 cm test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.42 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
22
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1375N 512E. South east portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.40 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.25 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
23
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1378N 514E. Southeast portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.35 m. A test window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.27 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
24
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1381N 511E. Southeast portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.65 m. A test window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.54 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
25
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 502E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Other. The purpose of Excavation Unit 25 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 25 was terminated when a small portion of Structure 220 was located in the northeast corner of the Excavation Unit. The remainder of Excavation Unit 25 ended a
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
26
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 504E. South east portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Other. The purpose of Excavation Unit 26 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 26 was terminated when a portion of the southwest corner of Structure 220 was identified in the north half of the Excavation Unit. The remainder of Excavation
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
27
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 506E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Other. The purpose of Excavation Unit 27 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 27 was terminated when a portion of the southern edge and antechamber of Structure 220 was identified in the north half of the Excavation Unit. The remainder o
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
28
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 508E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Other. The purpose of Excavation Unit 28 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 28 was terminated when a portion of the southern edge and antechamber of Structure 220 was identified in most of the Excavation Unit. The remainder of Excavat
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
29
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 502E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. The purpose of Excavation Unit 29 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 29 was terminated when a portion of the southwest edge of Structure 220 was identified in the northeast half of the Excavation Unit. The remainder of Excavatio
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
30
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 504E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. The purpose of Excavation Unit 30 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 30 was terminated when it became apparent that the entire unit was located inside the structure boundaries. Excavation in this unit was terminated at an elevat
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Excavation Unit
31
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 506E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. The purpose of Excavation Unit 31 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 31 was terminated whenit became apparent that the entire unit was located inside the structure boundaries.Fill continued into Structure 220. Excavation in this
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Excavation Unit
32
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 508E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. The purpose of Excavation Unit 32 was to identify the outline of Structure 220-234. Excavation Unit 32 was terminated when prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) was encountered at 98.89 m in the very northeast portion of the unit. The rest of the
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
33
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 502E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. The purpose of Excavation Unit 33 was to identify the outline of Structure 220. Excavation Unit 33 was terminated when a portion of the northwest edge of Structure 220 was identified in the northwest half of the Excavation Unit. The remainder of Excavati
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
34
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 504E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Structure 220. Excavation in this EU was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.75 m, and the structure was divided into southeast and southwest quarters. Excavation continued in these quarters.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Excavation Unit
35
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 506E. Southeast portion of site. Directly west of Block 200 east midden.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample fill above Structure 220 and to identify Structure 220 outline.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northeast corner of the unit, excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.64 m. In the rest of the unit, fill continued into Structure 220.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
38
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1402N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located above the Great Kiva (Structure 102), directly west of the north-south trench.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Excavation Strategy
Surface collection.
Unit Ends at
Modern ground surface. The unit was not excavated; the modern ground surface was at an elevation of approximately 99.80 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Excavation Unit
39
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1412N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located directly north of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area directly north of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated on the prehistoric ground surface at approximately 100.12 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Nonstructure
104
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
40
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1354N 487E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 200, approximately 14 m south of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 231.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm arbitrary levels through construction material.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation was terminated on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 97.26 m. Features 1 and 2 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
229
cultural deposit, type unknown
Structure
231
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
235
not further specified
Nonstructure
242
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
41
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1358N 519E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden), approximately 20 m southeast of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.55 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.43 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
42
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1360N 520E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden), approximately 20 m southeast of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.59 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.48 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
43
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1361N 516E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden), approximately 16 m southeast of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.77 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.68 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
44
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1362N 489E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 203 (Block 200 west midden), approximately 10 m south of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Surface collection.
Unit Ends at
Modern ground surface. This unit was not excavated. The modern ground surface was at an elevation of approximately 98.60 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Excavation Unit
45
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1362N 499E. South-central portion of the site. Located near the center of Block 200, approximately 18 m southeast of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 232.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation was terminated on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.14 m. Feature 1 was associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
217
not further specified
Nonstructure
230
midden
Structure
232
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
46
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1362N 512E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located near the center of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden), approximately 10 m southeast of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.05 m. A 20 cm x 20 cm test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.01 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
47
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1343N 509E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the southeast quarter of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.56 m. A test window was excavated into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.47 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
48
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1346N 513E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the south-central portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.48 m. A test window was excavated into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.36 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
49
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1370N 493E. South-central portion of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 200, approximately 4 m east of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test possible extramural features east of Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 208) at an elevation of approximately 98.81 m. Feature 1 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface; the bottom of the feature was at an elevation of 98.67 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Nonstructure
207
midden
Nonstructure
208
extramural surface
Nonstructure
246
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
50
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1370N 497E. South-central portion of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 200, approximately 8 m east of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where small remote sensing anomalies were present.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 208) at an elevation of approximately 98.87 m. Feature 3 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface; undisturbed native sediment was encountered below this feature at an elevation of 9
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Nonstructure
207
midden
Nonstructure
208
extramural surface
Nonstructure
246
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
52
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1371N 517E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.02 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.88 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
53
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1374N 467E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.24 m; however, excavation continued in the sterile stratum until an elevation of approximately 98.01 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the southeast corner of the unit to
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
212
midden
Arbitrary Unit
224
noncultural
Excavation Unit
54
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1374N 469E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.18 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
212
midden
Arbitrary Unit
224
noncultural
Excavation Unit
55
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1374N 517E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.07 m. A test window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.00 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
56
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1376N 471E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion of the Nonstructure 213 (Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.39 m. A window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.24 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
212
midden
Arbitrary Unit
224
noncultural
Excavation Unit
57
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1376N 514E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.30 m. A test window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.21 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
58
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1383N 500E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200, over the northwest portion of Structure 236,
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 236.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels where applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation ended on the floor of Structure 236 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.35 m. Hearth 1 was excavated into the structure floor.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
218
not further specified
Structure
236
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
246
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
247
noncultural
Excavation Unit
59
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1383N 508E. Southeast quarter of the site. Northwest portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.77 m. A test window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.66 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
60
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1384N 486E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200, approximately 12 m north of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected in order to test an area where a remote sensing anomaly was present.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 241) at an elevation of approximately 99.30 m. Features 1-6 were dug into an upper use surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
219
not further specified
Nonstructure
238
midden
Nonstructure
240
not further specified
Nonstructure
241
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
245
not further specified
Excavation Unit
61
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1385N 510E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northernmost portion of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213..
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.71 m. A test window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.60 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
62
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1406N 487E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva), directly southwest of the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposit caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.52 m. Feature 29 was associated with Surface 2; Feature 21 was associated with Surface 1 but was also dug into Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
63
Location
Not applicable 0N 0E. Not applicable. Not applicable.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This EU corresponds to collections across the modern ground surface of the Dillard site, including control pollen samples and items from the ant hill.
Excavation Strategy
Surface collection.
Unit Ends at
Modern ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
General Site
0
collections
Excavation Unit
64
Location
Segment 11371.5N 481.54E. (3.5-x-0.5-m unit.). Southwest quarter of the site. Located over the east edge of the north half of Structure 205 (directly east of EU 66), approximately 30 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 205, specifically to locate the northeast edge of the structure.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.00 m. Features 33, 34, and 39 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
65
Location
Segment 21369N 483.05E. (3.5-x0.5-m unit.). Southwest quarter of the site. Located over the east edge of the south half of Structure 205 (directly southeast of EU 66), approximately 33 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 205, specifically to locate the southeast edge of the structure.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Excavations ended at an elevation of approximately 98.12 m. A flat-lying rock was noted protruding from the west wall in the northern one-third of the trench. A window was dug to the north of this rock, and the structure floor was encountered at the botto
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
66
Location
Quadrant NE1371.5N 482.68E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Structure 205, approximately 30 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the northeast quarter of Structure 205.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 97.96 m. Features 1, 2, 13-19, 21-24, 26, 27, 32, and 36-38 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
67
Location
Quadrant NW1373.8N 480.5E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 205, approximately 28 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the northwest quarter of Structure 205.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 97.96 m. Features 3-6 and 20 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
69
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1365N 509E. Southeast quarter of the site. Northwest quarter of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden), approximately 8 m southeast of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 east midden Nonstructure 213.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.30 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.17 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
209
not further specified
Nonstructure
213
midden
Arbitrary Unit
222
noncultural
Excavation Unit
70
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1364N 489E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200, approximately 5 m south of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area over a probable slab-lined storage cist.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation in most of the unit was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.65 m. Feature 1 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface; sterile sediment was encountered below Feature 1 at an elev
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Nonstructure
225
midden
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
71
Location
1-x-2 meter grid unit 1366N 489E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200, approximately 2 m south of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.62 m. Postholes 2 and 3 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Nonstructure
225
midden
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
72
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1367N 483E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200; the northeast corner of this unit is located over Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.67 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
73
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1367N 485E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the northeast corner of the unit is located over the southwest portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.70 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
74
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1367N 487E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200. The north portion of this unit is located over the south portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected in order to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.66 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
75
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1367N 489E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the northwest corner of this unit is located over the southeast portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.68 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Nonstructure
225
midden
Excavation Unit
76
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1367N 497E. South-central portion of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 200, approximately 10 m east of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to investigate a remote sensing anomaly.
Excavation Strategy
Surface collection.
Unit Ends at
Modern ground surface. This unit was not excavated. The modern ground surface was at an elevation of approximately 98.91 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Excavation Unit
77
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 481E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the northwest portion of the unit overlaps the southeast portion of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected in order to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.61 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
78
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 483E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the northern portion of this unit is located over the southern portions of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.67 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
79
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 485E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the bulk of this unit is also located over the southwest portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.73 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
80
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 487E. Southwest quarter of the site. Northwest quarter of Block 200, located above Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area above and around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Excavation terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.75 m in order to level the structure fill to the surrounding prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
81
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1369N 489E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the west portion of this unit is located over the east portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.73 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
82
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1370N 495E. South-central portion of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 200, approximately 6 m east of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where small remote sensing anomalies were present.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 208) at an elevation of approximately 98.89 m. Burial Pit 2 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Nonstructure
207
midden
Nonstructure
208
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
83
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 479E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the east portion of this unit is located over the west portion of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.67 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
84
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 481E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200, over Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Structure 205. Excavation was terminated at the elevation of the prehistoric ground surface (approximately 98.72 m).
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
85
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 483E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200, over Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Structure 205. Excavation was terminated at the elevation of the prehistoric ground surface (approximately 98.71 m).
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
86
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 485E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200. The southwest portion of this unit overlaps portions of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.87 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
87
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 487E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the southwest portion of this unit overlaps a portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.83 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
88
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 489E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the southwest corner of this unit overlaps a portion of Structure 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.89 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
89
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 502E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200; the northeast portion of this unit overlaps with a portion of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.75 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Excavation Unit
90
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 504E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200, over Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Structure 220. Excavation in this unit was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.71 m. The south half of Structure 220 was then divided into quarters, and excavation continued in these new excavation units.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Excavation Unit
91
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 506E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200, over Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Structure 220. Excavation in this unit was terminated at an elevation of approximately 98.68 m. The south half of Structure 220 was then divided into quarters, and excavation continued in these new excavation units.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Excavation Unit
92
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1371N 508E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200; the southwest quarter of this unit overlaps with Structures 220 and 234.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.59 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Excavation Unit
93
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 481E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the southeast portion of this unit extends over Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northwest corner of the unit, excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.80 m. In the rest of the unit, fill continued into Structure 205.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
94
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 483E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the southwest portion of this unit is located over Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northeast corner of the unit, excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.89 m. In the rest of the unit, fill continued into Structure 205.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
95
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 485E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200; the southwest portion of this unit is located over Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 205 and 226 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northeast portion of the unit, excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 216) at an elevation of approximately 98.84 m. In the rest of the unit, fill continued into Structure 205.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
202
not further specified
Structure
205
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
216
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
249
noncultural
Excavation Unit
96
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1396N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in Block 100 over the Great Kiva berm, directly south of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test for a possible berm south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.60 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Nonstructure
123
Excavation Unit
97
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1399N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located over the south portion of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposit caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.49 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
98
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1402N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located near the center of the Great Kiva (Structure 102), spanning the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposit caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.45 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
99
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1405N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva); the southern quarter of this unit is affected by the 1991 trench dug by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposit caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.47 m. Feature 24 was associated with Surface 2; Feature 15 was associated with Surface 1 but was also dug into Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
100
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1406N 489E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva). Most of the unit was located over the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 1 (primary use surface) at an elevation of approximately 98.56 m. Features 16 and 21 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
101
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1406N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva). The unit's southeast corner was located over the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposit caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.53 m. Feature 27 was associated with Surface 2; Features 17 and 22 were associated with Surface 1 but were also dug into Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
102
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1408N 489E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located over the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva). The unit's southwest corner was located over the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 1 (primary use surface) at an elevation of approximately 98.54 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
103
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1408N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 1 (primary use surface) at an elevation of approximately 98.56 m. Feature 23 was associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
104
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1408N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposit caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.51 m. Feature 13 was associated with Surface 1 but was also dug into Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
105
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1410N 489E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Other. In the north half of the unit, excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (undisturbed native sediment) at an elevation of approximately 99.98 m. In the south half of the unit, excavation terminated on the surface of Bench 7 at an elevation o
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
106
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1410N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Other. In the north half of the unit, excavation terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (undisturbed native sediment) at an elevation of approximately 99.95 m. In the south half of the unit, excavation terminated on the surface of Bench 7 at an elevation o
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
107
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1411N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located directly north of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated on the prehistoric ground surface at approximately 100.02 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Nonstructure
104
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
108
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1421N 490.5E. East-central portion of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, in the southeast portion of Structure 234.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 234.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strat were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 324 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.14 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Structure
324
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
327
noncultural
Excavation Unit
109
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1425N 490.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 312 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.04 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Arbitrary Unit
327
noncultural
Excavation Unit
110
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1427N 490.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over the east edge of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northeast portion of the unit, excavation ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 315) at an elevation of approximately 100.42 m. In the southwest corner of the unit, excavation ended on the Structure 312 floor (Surface 1) at an eleva
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Excavation Unit
111
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1429N 490.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300; the southwest corner of this unit is located over a portion of the northeast border of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 312 and the surrounding area.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 315) at an elevation of approximately 100.42 m. Feature 1 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Excavation Unit
112
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1429N 488.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over the northeast edge of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northeast portion of the unit, excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 315) at an elevation of approximately 100.49 m. In the southwest portion of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 312 (Surface 1) at an
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Excavation Unit
113
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1427N 488.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 312 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.06 m. Features 24, 27, and 31 were dug into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
316
midden
Excavation Unit
114
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1425N 488.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 312 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.00 m. Features 2, 25, and 28 were dug into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
316
midden
Excavation Unit
115
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1423N 488.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over Structures 312 and 324.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structures 312 and 324.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. In the south part of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 324 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.13 m. In the north part of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 312 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
316
midden
Structure
324
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
116
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1421N 488.5E. East-central portion of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over the southwest portion of Structure 324.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 324.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strat were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 324 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.14 m. Posthole 3 was dug into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Structure
324
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
327
noncultural
Excavation Unit
117
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1421N 512E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southeast quarter of Block 300, approximately 22 m southeast of Structures 312 and 324.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to investigate possible postholes associated with a stockade in the northeast portion of the Dillard Site.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 99.42 m. A 20 cm x 20 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.40 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
118
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1463N 468E. North-central portion of the site. Located in the northeast portion of Block 400, approximately 40 m northwest of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area with a rock scatter that was believed to have a potential feature.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 407) at an elevation of approximately 101.37 m. Features 1 and 2 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
405
not further specified
Nonstructure
406
midden
Nonstructure
407
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
409
noncultural
Excavation Unit
119
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit 1435N 505E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 300, over the east portion of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 311.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. In the west portion of the unit, excavations ended on the floor of Structure 311 at an elevation of approximately 99.38 m. Features 1 and 2 were dug into the structure floor. In the east portion of the unit, excavations ended on the prehistoric ground sur
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
306
not further specified
Nonstructure
310
midden
Structure
311
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
120
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1421N 501E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the south-central portion of Block 300, over Structure 309.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 309.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strat were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 309 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 99.21 m. Features 1, 2, and 3 were dug into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
307
not further specified
Nonstructure
308
midden
Structure
309
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
122
Location
Segment 7 (2.25-x-.75-m). Center of the site in Block 100. Trench running southeast from the northwest edge of the great kiva towards the structures center (WCAC Str 1, CCAC Str 102)
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Segment 10 represents the northwest-southeast trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants in order to test the great kiva.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata First excavated by natural strata in 1991. Backfill removed by shovel in a full cut in 2011.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.50 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
1
earth-walled pit structure
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
123
Location
Segment 3 (Approximately 6 m long and .75 m wide.). Center of the site in Block 100. Trench running southeast to north east thorugh the center of the great kiva (WCAC Str 1, CCAC Str 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Segment 3 is a central trench excavated in 1991 and re-excavated in 2014 to test the great kiva
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata First excavated by strata in 1991. Backfill removed with a backhoe in 2014.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.55 m below datum
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
1
earth-walled pit structure
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
124
Location
Segment 41407.6N 491.35E. (Approximately 11-x-.75-m.). Str 1 (STR 102) North end of Structure 1 (102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Initial trench to confirm buried structure.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Segment 4 abandoned 30 cm deep in exchange for Segments 7 and 3.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
1
earth-walled pit structure
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
125
Location
Whole study unit 1 Str 1 (STR 102) Windrow disturbance across the entire great kiva depression.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Surface collection across depression.
Excavation Strategy
Surface collection.
Unit Ends at
Modern ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
1
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
127
Location
Quadrant NW1371.3N 484.8E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 226, approximately 31 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the northwest quarter of Structure 226.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.11 m. Features 1, 5-7, 9-13, and 15 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
226
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
128
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1377N 494E. South-central portion of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 200.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 239 (which appeared as an anomaly during remote sensing).
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation ended on the floor of Structure 239 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.73 m. Hearth 1 was excavated into the structure floor.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Nonstructure
237
midden
Structure
239
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
129
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1408N 487E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva), overlapping the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Center.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 1 (primary use surface) at an elevation of approximately 98.52 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
130
Location
1-x-2 meter grid unit 1410N 487E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located over the northwest border of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva)
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Other. In most of the unit, excavation ended on the prehistoric ground surface (undisturbed native sediment) outside the Structure at an elevation of approximately 99.94 m. In the southeast corner of the unit, excavation ended on the plastered surface of Bench 7
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
131
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1380N 477E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200, over Structure 228.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 228 (which appeared as an anomaly during remote sensing).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation ended on the floor of Structure 228 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.57 m. Hearth 1 was excavated into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Structure
228
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
132
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1352N 487E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 200, approximately 16 m south of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 231.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation was terminated on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 97.25 m. Features 3, 4, 5, and 6 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
229
cultural deposit, type unknown
Structure
231
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
235
not further specified
Excavation Unit
133
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1421N 514E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 99.30 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.21 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
134
Location
3-x-3-meter grid unit 1362N 496E. South-central portion of the site. Located near the center of Block 200, approximately 15 m southeast of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 232.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavation was terminated on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.19 m. Features 2-10 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
206
not further specified
Nonstructure
230
midden
Structure
232
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
246
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
135
Location
1-x-2 meter grid unit 1405N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located near the center of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva), directly southwest of the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (decomposing sandstone bedrock) at an elevation of approximately 98.54 m. Feature 26 was dug into this surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
136
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1405N 486E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located over the center of the west edge of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Stratum 5 was divided into 3 levels, generally 25 cm thick. Other stratums excavated as full cuts.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. In the east portion of the unit, excavation ended on the surface of Bench 7 (caliche and plaster) at an elevation of approximately 98.69 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
137
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1393N 493E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in Block 100 over the Great Kiva berm, approximately 5 m south of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test for a possible berm south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.60 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Excavation Unit
138
Location
1-x-2 meter grid unit 1405N 487E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.51 m. Feature 30 was associated with Surface 2; Features 20 and 21 were associated with Surface 1 but were also dug into Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
139
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1423N 514E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 304) at an elevation of approximately 99.32 m. Feature 2 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit; the bottom of thi
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
140
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1425N 516E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 304) at an elevation of approximately 99.17 m. Feature 1 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface. A 20 cm x 20 cm window was dug into the northeast corner to confirm the sterility of th
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
141
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1425N 514E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at an elevation of approximately 99.38 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm the sterility of the deposit; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.33 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
142
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1428N 518E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the south-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended at an elevation of approximately 99.09 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
143
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1432N 511E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Excavations were ended in Stratum 3 (likely construction material) at an elevation of approximately 99.43 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Nonstructure
314
cultural deposit, type unknown
Excavation Unit
144
Location
1-x-2 meter grid unit 1405N 489E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable. In addition, several deposits that were originally recorded as surfaces were later changed into arbitrary levels within existing strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.50 m. Feature 28 was associated with Surface 2; Features 20, 21, and 25 were associated with Surface 1 but were also dug into Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
145
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1406N 486E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva), over the west boundary of the structure.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations were terminated on the surface of Bench 7 (caliche and plaster) at an elevation of approximately 98.70 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
147
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1408N 486E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located over the northwest boundary of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva) and over the Great Kiva berm. The northeast corner of this unit overlaps with the 1991 trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 102 (the Great Kiva) and the Great Kiva berm.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. In most of the unit, excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (undisturbed native sediment) at an elevation of approximately 99.94 m. In the southeast corner of the unit, excavation was terminated at approximately 99.53 m, and several c
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Arbitrary Unit
103
not further specified
Excavation Unit
148
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1373N 508E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200; the southwest portion of this unit is located over Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. In the northeast portion of the unit, excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.63 m. In the rest of the unit, fill continued into Structure 220.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Excavation Unit
149
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1375N 504E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast portion of Block 200; the southernmost portion of this unit is over Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.77 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
150
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1375N 506E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200, directly north of Structure 220.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.75 m. Features 1 and 2 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
151
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1375N 508E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 200, directly northeast of Structures 220 and 234.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area around Structures 220 and 234 and to determine their extent.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 227) at an elevation of approximately 98.68 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
214
not further specified
Nonstructure
215
midden
Nonstructure
227
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
250
noncultural
Excavation Unit
152
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1431N 514E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden)/
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.35 m. A test window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.18 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
153
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1433N 514E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Stratum 2 was divided into two levels because of a difference in compaction.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 302) at an elevation of approximately 99.34 m. A test window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 9
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
154
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1433N 522E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 98.68 m. A test window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.63 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
155
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1442N 516E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 98.98 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.86 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
156
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1444N 512E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.16 m. A test window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.07 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
157
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1444N 514E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Nonstructure 302 (Architectural Block 300 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 300 midden Nonstructure 302.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.02 m. A test window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.96 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Excavation Unit
158
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1434N 438E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the south-central portion of Nonstructure 401 (Architectural Block 400 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 400 midden Nonstructure 401.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.94 m. A test window was dug into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.91 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
401
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
402
noncultural
Excavation Unit
159
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1439N 434E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Nonstructure 401 (Architectural Block 400 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 400 midden Nonstructure 401.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.79 m. A test window was dug into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.64 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
401
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
402
noncultural
Excavation Unit
160
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1447N 442E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Nonstructure 401 (Architectural Block 400 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 400 midden Nonstructure 401.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended at approximately 100.50 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
401
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
402
noncultural
Excavation Unit
161
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1452N 439E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Nonstructure 401 (Architectural Block 400 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 400 midden Nonstructure 401.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 100.62 m. A test window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 100.51 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
401
not further specified
Excavation Unit
162
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1452N 445E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of the Nonstructure 401 (Architectural Block 400 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 400 midden Nonstructure 401.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 100.59 m. A test window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 100.30 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
401
not further specified
Nonstructure
403
midden
Arbitrary Unit
408
noncultural
Excavation Unit
163
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1470N 430E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located directly west of the center of the Nonstructure 502 (Architectural Block 500 midden), over Structure 505.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 500 midden Nonstructure 502.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 505 at an elevation of approximately 100.84 m. Features 1 and 2 were dug into the Structure 505 floor.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
502
midden
Structure
505
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
506
not further specified
Excavation Unit
164
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1466N 437E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 502 (Block 500 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 500 midden Nonstructure 502.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 101.37 m. A 13 cm x 13 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 101.26 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
501
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
503
noncultural
Excavation Unit
165
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1477N 435E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of the Nonstructure 502 (Block 500 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 500 midden Nonstructure 502.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 101.88 m. A test window was dug into the north portion of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 101.85 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
501
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
503
noncultural
Excavation Unit
166
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1478N 430E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion Nonstructure 502 (Block 500 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 500 midden Nonstructure 502.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 101.47 m. A 15 cm x 15 cm window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 101.38 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
502
midden
Arbitrary Unit
503
noncultural
Arbitrary Unit
504
not further specified
Excavation Unit
167
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1435N 439E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the southeast quarter of Nonstructure 502 (Block 500 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 400 midden Nonstructure 401.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 100.09 m. A test window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 100.07 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
401
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
402
noncultural
Excavation Unit
168
Location
Quadrant SW1373.3N 505.08E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the southeast quarter of Structure 220, approximately 34 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the southeast quarter of Structure 220.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.04 m. Features 4, 5, 6, and 15 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Excavation Unit
169
Location
Quadrant SE1371.6N 507.7E. Str 220
Selection Criteria
Not Available
Excavation Strategy
Not Available
Unit Ends at
Not Available
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Excavation Unit
170
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1429N 511E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southeast quarter of Block 300, approximately 7 m southeast of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to investigate anomalies that were noted during remote sensing. Augering in this area confirmed the presence of subsurface features.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 304) at an elevation of approximately 99.43 m. Pits 8 and 9 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Structure
331
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
171
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1402N 478E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of the Great Kiva west midden (Nonstructure 108), approximately 8 m west of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 east midden Nonstructure 108.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.27 m. A 15 cm x 15 cm window was dug into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.18 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
107
not further specified
Nonstructure
108
midden
Nonstructure
112
midden
Arbitrary Unit
113
noncultural
Excavation Unit
172
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1403N 478E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of the Great Kiva west midden (Nonstructure 108), approximately 8 m west of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109. Upon excavation, this unit appeared to contain remnants of the Great Kiva berm rather than midden deposits, and it was designated as part of Nonstructure 112 rather than Nonstructure 108.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.35 m. A 50 cm x 50 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.23 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
107
not further specified
Nonstructure
108
midden
Nonstructure
112
midden
Arbitrary Unit
113
noncultural
Excavation Unit
173
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1404N 474E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located along the north boundary of the Great Kiva west midden (Nonstructure 108), approximately 12 m west of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 east midden Nonstructure 108.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.17 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.08 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
107
not further specified
Nonstructure
108
midden
Nonstructure
112
midden
Excavation Unit
174
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1392N 481E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the southeast quarter of the Great Kiva west midden (Nonstructure 108), approximately 12 m southwest of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 east midden Nonstructure 108.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at the prehistoric ground surface (approximately 99.30 m). Fill continued into Feature 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
107
not further specified
Nonstructure
108
midden
Nonstructure
110
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
175
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1393N 480E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the south-central portion of the Great Kiva west midden (Nonstructure 108), approximately 11 m southwest of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Sterile sediment was encountered at approximately 99.30 m. Excavations continued for 10 cm and terminated at approximately 99.20 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
107
not further specified
Nonstructure
108
midden
Arbitrary Unit
113
noncultural
Excavation Unit
176
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1393N 478E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of the Great Kiva west midden (Nonstructure 108), approximately 12 m southwest of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 east midden Nonstructure 108.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.24 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.12 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
107
not further specified
Nonstructure
108
midden
Arbitrary Unit
113
noncultural
Excavation Unit
177
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1394N 508E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located near the center of the Great Kiva east midden (Nonstructure 109), approximately 13 m southeast of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.10 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.07 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
106
not further specified
Nonstructure
109
midden
Arbitrary Unit
111
noncultural
Excavation Unit
178
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1403N 509E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located along the north boundary of the Great Kiva east midden (Nonstructure 109), approximately 11 m east of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.34 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.27 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
106
not further specified
Nonstructure
109
midden
Arbitrary Unit
111
noncultural
Excavation Unit
179
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1431N 495.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 300; the south portion of this unit is over the north portion of Structure 313.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 313 and the surrounding area.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Within Structure 313, strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. In the south portion of the unit, excavation ended on the Structure 313 floor at an elevation of approximately 99.58 m. In the north portion of the unit, excavation ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 329) at an elevation of approximatel
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
313
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
329
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
180
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1433.5N 485E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 300, approximately 7 m northwest of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test a possible structure northwest of Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 100.54 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Nonstructure
318
midden
Arbitrary Unit
325
noncultural
Excavation Unit
181
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1429N 495.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 300, over Structure 313.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 313.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 313 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 99.56 m. Features 1-4 were dug into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
313
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
182
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1436.5N 485E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 300, approximately 8 m northwest of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test a possible structure.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended at an elevation of approximately 100.62 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Nonstructure
318
midden
Arbitrary Unit
325
noncultural
Excavation Unit
183
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1396N 510E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of the Great Kiva east midden (Nonstructure 109), approximately 14 m southeast of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.07 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.97 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
106
not further specified
Nonstructure
109
midden
Arbitrary Unit
111
noncultural
Excavation Unit
184
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1402N 510E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located near the north boundary of the Great Kiva east midden (Nonstructure 109), approximately 12 m east of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.25 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 99.13 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
106
not further specified
Nonstructure
109
midden
Arbitrary Unit
111
noncultural
Excavation Unit
185
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1388N 508E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located along the south boundary of the Great Kiva east midden (Nonstructure 109), approximately 18 m southeast of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 98.87 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.78 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
106
not further specified
Nonstructure
109
midden
Arbitrary Unit
111
noncultural
Excavation Unit
187
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1364.5N 471.5E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200, approximately 11 m southwest of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area with a high-density rock and artifact scatter as well as potential features.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 248) at an elevation of approximately 98.20 m. Postholes 1-4 and 11-14 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Nonstructure
248
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
188
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1464N 426E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Nonstructure 502 (Block 500 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 500 midden Nonstructure 502.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 100.50 m. A 12 cm x 12 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 100.43 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
501
not further specified
Nonstructure
502
midden
Arbitrary Unit
503
noncultural
Excavation Unit
189
Location
1-x-3 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1467N 430E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located directly west of the center of the Block 500 midden, over Structures 505 and 508.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structures 505 and 508.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. In the north section of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 505 at an elevation of approximately 100.84 m. In the south section of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 508 at an elevation of approximately 100.79 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
505
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
506
not further specified
Nonstructure
507
midden
Structure
508
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
200
Location
Quadrant NE1370N 487.12E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Structure 226, approximately 32 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the northeast quarter of Structure 226.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.14 m. Features 2-4, 8, and 14 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
226
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
201
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1431N 515E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Block 300, approximately 10 m southeast of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to follow the possible stockade indicated by postholes in the 1-x1-m unit 1433N 514E.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 304) at an elevation of approximately 99.25 m. A 25 cm x 25 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an eleva
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
204
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1423N 490.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over Structures 312 and 324.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structures 312 and 324.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. In the south part of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 324 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.18 m. Postholes 1, 2, and 7 were dug into Surface 1. In the north part of the unit, excavation ended on the floor of Structure 3
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Structure
324
earth-walled pit structure
Arbitrary Unit
327
noncultural
Excavation Unit
205
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1469N 437E. Northwest quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Nonstructure 502 (Block 500 midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 500 midden Nonstructure 502.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 101.47 m. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the southwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 101.33 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
501
not further specified
Nonstructure
502
midden
Arbitrary Unit
503
noncultural
Excavation Unit
206
Location
Segment 61404.25N 493E. (.25-x-.25-m). Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the center of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected as a geomorphological sampling column to test the center of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Excavation Strategy
Full cut.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. The soil column ran from Stratum 1 through Stratum 5 (the base of the column was located in a zone with increased charcoal. The bottom of the unit was at an elevation of 98.80 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
207
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1416N 490.5E. East central portion of the site. Located in the north portion of Block 100, approximately 5 m north of Structure 102 and 5 m south of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where an anomaly was located during remote sensing survey.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at approximately 100.31 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
114
not further specified
Nonstructure
115
midden
Arbitrary Unit
116
noncultural
Excavation Unit
208
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1418N 490.5E. East central portion of the site. Located in the north portion of Block 100, approximately 7 m north of Structure 101 and 3 m south of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where an anomaly was located during remote sensing survey.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 100.36 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
114
not further specified
Nonstructure
115
midden
Arbitrary Unit
116
noncultural
Excavation Unit
209
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1418N 488.5E. East central portion of the site. Located in the north portion of Block 100, approximately 7 m north of Structure 101 and 3 m south of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where an anomaly was located during remote sensing survey.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated on the prehistoric ground surface at approximately 100.32 m. Fill continued into Feature 1; undisturbed native sediment was encountered below this feature at an elevation of approximately 99.98 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
104
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
114
not further specified
Nonstructure
115
midden
Arbitrary Unit
116
noncultural
Excavation Unit
210
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1416N 488.5E. Just east of the center of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 100, approximately 5 m north of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva) and 3 m south of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where a remote sensing anomaly was present.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at Surface 1 (the prehistoric ground surface) at an elevation of approximately 100.30 m. Fill continued into a pit room Structure 124; sterile sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 99.95 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
104
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
114
not further specified
Nonstructure
115
midden
Arbitrary Unit
116
noncultural
Structure
124
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
211
Location
Quadrant SE1371N 503.85E. Southeast portion of the site. South east quadrant of the main chamber of Pithouse 220-234.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This quadrant was excavated in tandem with the southwest quadrant to investigate the south half of the structures main chamber.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata divided into 25 cm arbitrary levels where necessary.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. The structure floor was encountered at a general depth of 97.98 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
220
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
212
Location
Half S1370.8N 507E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the south half of Structure 234, approximately 35 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the south half of Structure 234.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.47 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
234
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
214
Location
Quadrant SW1372.75N 502.8E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Structure 220, approximately 32 m south of the Great Kiva (Structure 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the southwest quarter of Structure 220.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the structure floor (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 97.96 m. Features 3, 11, 13, and 14 were associated with Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
220
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
215
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1427N 486.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, over Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected in an attempt to locate the sipapu in Structure 312.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 312 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 100.05 m. Features 32-35 were dug into Surface 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Structure
312
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
216
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1434N 513E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 300, approximately 6 m east of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where an anomaly was located during remote sensing.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 304) at an elevation of approximately 99.35 m. Feature 5 was dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Structure
332
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
217
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1435N 504E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the north-central portion of Block 300, over Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test Structure 311.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended on the floor of Structure 311 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 99.38 m. Features 1, 3, and 4 were dug into the Structure 311 floor.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
306
not further specified
Nonstructure
310
midden
Structure
311
earth-walled pit structure
Excavation Unit
218
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1366.5N 471.5E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200, approximately 10 m southwest of Structure 205.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area with a high-density scatter of rocks and artifacts.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (NST 248) at an elevation of approximately 98.24 m. Features 5-10, 15, and 16 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface. A 10 cm x 10 cm window was dug into the northeast corner of the unit to
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
248
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
219
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1393N 502E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of the Great Kiva east midden (Nonstructure 109), approximately 10 m southeast of Structure 102.
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 100 west midden Nonstructure 109.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at the prehistoric ground surface (approximately 99.19 m). Fill continued into Feature 1.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
106
not further specified
Nonstructure
109
midden
Arbitrary Unit
111
noncultural
Nonstructure
117
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
220
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1340N 483E. Southwest portion of the site. South central portion of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).
Selection Criteria
Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.51 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.46 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
203
midden
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Excavation Unit
221
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1368.5N 469.5E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200, approximately 13 m west of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area with a probable stockade.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 248) at an elevation of approximately 98.25 m. Postholes 19 through 24 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Nonstructure
248
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
222
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1368.5N 471.5E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 200, approximately 11 m west of Structures 205 and 226.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area with a probable stockade.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 248) at an elevation of approximately 98.25 m. Postholes 17, 18, and 24-26 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Arbitrary Unit
204
noncultural
Nonstructure
248
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
223
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1383N 475E. Southwest quarter of the site. Located in the northwest quarter of Block 200, directly northwest of Structure 228.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test for a possible stockade northwest of Structure 228.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
201
not further specified
Nonstructure
212
midden
Arbitrary Unit
245
not further specified
Excavation Unit
224
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1423N 496E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the west-central portion of Block 300, approximately 5 m east of Structures 312 and 324.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area in Block 300 that was augered in 2012.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 326) at an elevation of approximately 100.20 m. Features 1, 2, and 3 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
322
not further specified
Nonstructure
323
midden
Nonstructure
326
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
225
Location
Segment 8 (3-x-5-m). Center of the site in Block 100. Triangular wedge in the southeast portion of the great kiva (CCAC Str 102).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Segment 2 was selected to test for a hearth in Structure 205.
Excavation Strategy
Other. Strata 1-5 (postoccupational deposits and roof fall) was removed with a backhoe in a full cut. The remainder of the fill was excavated in natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Strucure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.55 m. Fill continued into Feature 8 (associated with Surface 1).
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
1
earth-walled pit structure
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
226
Location
Segment 10 (3-x-.75-m.). Center of the site in Block 100. Trench running northwest from the southeast edge of the great kiva towards the structures center (WCAC Str 1, CCAC Str 102)
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Segment 10 represents the northwest-southeast trench excavated by Woods Canyon Archaeological Consultants in order to test the great kiva.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata First excavated by natural strata in 1991. Backfill removed with a backhoe in 2014.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (bedrock and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.55 m. Fill continued into Features 31 and 32 (associated with Surface 2).
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
1
earth-walled pit structure
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
227
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1403N 491E. Southeast quarter of the site. Located directly southwest of the center of Structure 102 (the Great Kiva).
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected in an attempt to locate the Great Kiva (Structure 102) hearth.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Structure floor. Excavations ended at Surface 2 (sterile and redeposited caliche) at an elevation of approximately 98.47 m. Features 18 and 19 were associated with Surface 2.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
not further specified
Structure
102
subterranean kiva
Excavation Unit
228
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1427N 492.5E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the southwest quarter of Block 300, approximately 2 m east of Structure 312.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test the area between Structure 312 and 313.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into arbitrary 25-cm levels when applicable.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Excavations ended at the top of Stratum 2, the ash-stained fill of Structure 313, at an elevation of approximately 100.44 m. Structure fill continued below excavation level.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
305
not further specified
Nonstructure
315
extramural surface
Nonstructure
316
midden
Excavation Unit
229
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1433N 515E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the east-central portion of Block 300, approximately 10 m east of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area that exhibited an anomaly during remote sensing.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations were terminated at approximately 99.20 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Excavation Unit
230
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1435N 515E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 300, approximately 8 m east of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where an anomaly was located during remote sensing.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 304) at an elevation of approximately 99.17 m. Features 6 and 7 were excavated into the prehistoric ground surface.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Arbitrary Unit
303
noncultural
Nonstructure
304
extramural surface
Excavation Unit
231
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 1436N 513E. Northeast quarter of the site. Located in the northeast quarter of Block 300, approximately 6 m east of Structure 311.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area where an anomaly was located during remote sensing.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended at an elevation of approximately 99.30 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
301
not further specified
Nonstructure
302
midden
Excavation Unit
232
Location
Segment 91400.2N 494.95E. (1-x-.75-m). Center of the site in Block 100. Short trench off the southeast side of the Great Kiva (Structure 102)
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Segment 9 was excavated to determine the nature of the deposits on the southeast side of the Great Kiva.
Excavation Strategy
Full cut.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed natural sediment Lower portion of trench cut into undisturbed natural sediment while cultural deposits continued in the upper 20 cm.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
118
cultural deposit, type unknown
Nonstructure
119
cultural deposit, type unknown
Arbitrary Unit
121
noncultural