essay

Summary and conclusions

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: 361-370

By: Frison, George C., Stanford, Dennis J..

Abstract

Frison and Stanford summarize the work at Agate Basin and offer conclusions. They recap previous archaeological work at the site. In discussing the stratigraphy they point out that the cultural levels were found in the arroyo bottoms as the Paleoindian activity areas outside the arroyos have eroded away. The site was used for bison procurement during the cold months. The site was chosen as the paleo-landform was the right shape and only required minimal work to be able to entrap the animals. There is evidence the meat was stored frozen in the arroyo. The Folsom level also contains evidence of some kind of structures. The projectile point and biface manufacture and sequence are discussed along with what it might mean for cultural continuity. Some of the stresses on bison as indicated by tooth wear and how it might affect bison hunting are examined. The paleo-environment is also considered.

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 ; Dennis Stanford

For bibliographical references see document 27: Frison and Stanford

LCCN

82006637

LCSH

Paleo-Indians--Great Plains

Agate Basin Site (Wyo.)