First published 2007 by Left Coast Press, Inc.
Governmental guidelines have forced a dramatic change in the practice of archaeological surveying in recent decades. In response to public and private development, surveying is needed to accurately inventory the cultural resources of a region and provide guidance for their preservation and management. Greg White and Tom King provide a handy introduction to students, field novices, and land managers on the strategies, methods, and logic of contemporary survey work. In addition to providing the legal and historical context for this endeavor the book provides a heavily illustrated, practical guide to conducting a survey to help beginners understand how it works in practice. This volume is perfect for an archaeological methods class, field school, or reference collection.
Author(s): Gregory G. White, Thomas F. King
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: VIII+188
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction and Definitions 1
Chapter 2: A Short History of Archaeological Survey in North America 7
Equipment
Chapter 3: Gearing Up for Archaeological Survey 15
Chapter 4: Compass Features and Use 21
Chapter 5: Map Use 1: Basics and Orienteering 29
Chapter 6: Map Use 2: The PLSS 43
Chapter 7: Map Use 3: Coordinate Systems 51
Chapter 8: GPS in the Field 61
Field Work
Chapter 9: Prefield Research and Survey Design 69
Chapter 10: Types of Archaeological Field Survey 85
Chapter 11: Archaeological Field Survey Methods 101
Chapter 12: Adapting Methods to Purpose 115
Chapter 13: Archaeological Site Documentation 119
Professionalism
Chapter 14: Being Responsible 135
References Cited 145
Index 149
Appendices
Appendix A. State Archaeological Survey Standards, Guidelines, and Forms Websites
Appendix B. Example Archaeological Site Record Form
Appendix C. Example Archaeological Survey Tracking and Organization Forms
Appendix D. Example Archaeological Survey Field Notes
