essay

Introduction

Agate Basin site : a record of the Paleoindian occupation of the northwestern High Plains, by George C. Frison, Dennis J. Stanford • New York • Published In 1982 • Pages: 1-26

By: Frison, George C..

Abstract

The Agate Basin site contains evidence of several communal bison kills that used an arroyo. It was found when bison bone and large projectile points eroded from the side of the arroyo. Frison believes these bison kills '...represent patterned human behavior rather than fortuitous encounters with animals in a favorable location.' (page 2). In this introduction, Frison describes the various site localities, the physical environment, the present climate, the various excavations that have occurred at the site since its discovery in 1941, and the various archaeological and paleontological collections.

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

North America

Sub Region

General North America

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2009

Field Date

1942, 1959, 1961, 1971-1980

Coverage Date

10,800-10,000 BP (8800-8000 BC)

Coverage Place

Agate Basin site, South Dakota and Wyoming, United States

Notes

George C. Frison

For bibliographical references see document 27: Frison and Stanford

LCCN

82006637

LCSH

Paleo-Indians--Great Plains

Agate Basin Site (Wyo.)