essay

The setting

synthesis of tonto basin prehistory : the roosevelt archaeology studies, 1989 to 1998Tempe, Ariz. • Published In 1998 • Pages: 33-54

By: Rice, Glen.

Abstract
This paper contains a wealth of environmental data relevant to the Tonto Basin in Arizona. These data include information on the vegetation resources of the basin with emphasis on important plant foods (e.g., agave, yucca hearts, cactus fruits, and tree legumes), and geomorphology ( soils suitable for agriculture, topography, drainage systems, and available water supplies to the region). A brief section dealing with the prehistoric agricultural use of the landscape concludes the article.
Subjects
Flora
Topography and geology
Soil
Tillage
Water supply
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
2000-500 BP (AD 1-1500)
Coverage Place
Tonto basin, Arizona, United States
Notes
Glen E. Rice
For bibliographic references see document 122:Rice
LCCN
98053066
LCSH
Salado culture--Arizona--Tonto Basin
Pueblo architecture--Arizona--Tonto Basin
Pueblo Indians--Commerce
Pueblo Indians--Funeral rite and ceremonies
Land settlement patterns--Arizona--Tonto Basin
Subsistence economy--Arizona--Tonto Basin
Tonto Basin (Ariz.)--Antiquities