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An archaeological survey of Noatak drainage, Alaska

Arctic anthropology9 (1) • Published In 1972 • Pages: 66-117

By: Anderson, Douglas D..

Abstract
Anderson surveyed and excavated sites along the Noatak River drainage. The sites date from about 10,000 B.P. to the present. Anderson notes that most of the sites found, '…were mainly chipping stations on chert outcrops or near rivers with chert deposits. Most of the sites likely served as caribou lookouts, providing panoramic views of known caribou migrations routes.' (page 66). Only the archaeological data pertaining to the Late Tundra period were indexed for Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM) codes. The reader is advised to use caution when reading this material as it is not always clear which materials are Late Tundra.
Subjects
Identification
Topography and geology
Lithic industries
Settlement patterns
General tools
tradition
Late Tundra
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
1961, 1964, 1965, 1966
Coverage Date
Late Tundra period
Coverage Place
Noatak drainage, Alaska, United States
Notes
Douglas D. Anderson
Includes bibliographical references (p.100-102)
LCCN
sf 78000711
LCSH
Paleo-Indian--Alaska