essay

Geomorphic analysis of Hohokam settlement patterns on alluvial fans along the western flank of the Tortolita Mountains, Arizona

studies in the hohokam community of marana • (15) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 31-47

By: Waters, Michael R..

Abstract

Waters writes about the 'geomorphic interpretation of the distribution of prehistoric Hohokam (ca. AD 900-1300) agricultural settlements on allivial fans situated on the western piedmont of the Tortolita Mountains in southern Arizona.' (page 31). He describes the geological and soil conditions of the various alluvial fans in the Marana community. Hohkam settlements were situated on small alluvial fans as they provide better ak chin farming potential.

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

1985

Coverage Date

1100-700 BP (AD 900-1300)

Coverage Place

western Tortolita Mountains, Arizona, United States

Notes

Michael R. Waters

Contract No. 5-CS-30-02570

For bibliographical references see document 147:Rice

LCSH

Hohokam culture

Indians of North America Arizona Antiquities

Excavations (Archaeology) Arizona

Arizona Antiquities