Site Overview

Site Number

5MT10685

History of the Site Name

Other Names

Name Comment

Site Type

Habitation site.

Site Boundary Description

The boundaries of the site follow the extent of a sparse lithic and ceramic scatter in association with a midden, a bulldozed rubble mound, and kiva depression.

Site Size

.30 acres

Site Composition and Layout

The site is a classic 'Prudden Unit' with roomblock, kiva, and midden aligned down a slope from northwest to southeast.

Cultural Affiliation and Date Range of Occupation

Mesa Verde Ancestral Pueblo; Basketmaker III period.

General Location

Approximately 5 miles west of Cortez, Colorado, south of County Road K.

Ownership, Stewardship

Private Property, Indian Camp Ranch Lot 13, Pat and Sarah Hatch}

Years of Crow Canyon Excavation

Percent Excavated by Crow Canyon

Permits

State of Colorado Archaeological Permits were obtained for each field season (2015) to conduct archaeological research.

Permits Comment
2015-3 State of Colorado Survey Permit