5MT10718 Site

5MT10718

Habitation site

South, east, and west boundaries defined by the extent of artifacts. Arbitrary north boundary runs along the base of the slope, dividing 5MT10718 from 5MT10719.

.2 acres

The surface signature of the site includes a scatter of gray ware ceramics and flaked lithics and a few upright slabs associated with a small roomblock. Testing of the site of the site determined that it includes a pithouse, a series of upright slab storage rooms, and a light midden all dating to the Pueblo I period (A.D. 725-880).

Approximately 6 miles west of Cortez, Colorado, north of County Road K.

Private Property, Indian Camp Ranch Lot 5, Karen Kristen}

2012

Approximately one percent.

State of Colorado Archaeological Permits were obtained for each field season (2012) to conduct archaeological research.