essay

An evaluation of alluvial fan agriculture

marana community in the hohokam world (56) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 53-63

By: Field, John J. (John Jacob).

Abstract
Field discusses the agricultural potential of the alluvial fans. Climate, soil, and geology of the alluvial fans in the Marana area are all discussed.
Subjects
Climate
Topography and geology
Soil
Tillage
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Geomorphologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
northern Tucson basin, Arizona, United States
Notes
John J. Field
For bibliographical references see document 79: Fish, Fish, Madsen
LCCN
92008510
LCSH
Hohokam culture--Social conditions
Hohokam culture--Irrigation
Hohokam culture--Agriculture
Social archaeology--Santa Cruz River Watershed (Ariz. and Mexico) Santa Cruz River Watershed (Ariz. and Mexico)--Antiquities
Arizona--Antiquities