essay

New perspectives on Tonto Basin prehistory

roosevelt community development study: new perspectives on tonto basin prehistory • (15) • Published In 1995 • Pages: 441-479

By: Elson, Mark D., Gregory, David A., Stark, Miriam T..

Abstract
Elson et al. synthesize and summarize the findings from the Roosevelt Community Development Study. The Tonto basin is transitional, environmentally and culturally; it is a mix of Hohkam and pueblo groups from the plateau and mountains. The data, especially the architecture and ceramics, indicate the indigenous population interacted and mixed with their neighboring groups while maintaining a separate identity. Elson et al. also examine the other local systems or communities within the Tonto basin in addition to Meddler point, prehistoric routes and travel times to areas within and outside the Tonto basin, and re-examine the Salado concept. Their data indicate 'that Salado should not be defined as the local culture of the Classic period Tonto Basin, or as an archaeological 'culture' in general,' (page 478) but instead consider Salado as a pan-Southwestern, regional horizon.
Subjects
Culture summary
Identification
Settlement patterns
Travel
Routes
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1900-550 BP (AD 100-1450)
Coverage Place
central Arizona, United States
Notes
Mark D. Elson, David A. Gregory, and Miriam T. Stark
Submitted to Arizona Projects Office, Bureau of Reclamation, Contract No. 1-CS-32-01220
For bibliographical references see document 31:Elson et al
LCSH
Hohokam culture