Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

1

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1338N 488E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.63 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.53 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

2

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1340N 490E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.71 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.67 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

3

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1341N 478E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.43 m. A 20 cm x 25 cm test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.38 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

4

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1342N 489E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.85 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.78 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

5

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1345N 489E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.95 m. A test window was excavated into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.81 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

6

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1346N 481E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.71 m. A 24 cm x 16 cm test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.43 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

7

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1346N 485E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.87 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.81 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

8

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1347N 478E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.60 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.55 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

9

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1349N 481E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.71 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

10

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1349N 487E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.04 m. A 5 cm x 5 cm test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.98 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

11

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1349N 490E. Southwest portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.02 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.87 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Excavation Unit

12

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1369N 468E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.05 m. A test window was excavated into the southeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.93 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Nonstructure

212

midden

Excavation Unit

13

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1369N 472E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.24 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.14 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

224

noncultural

Excavation Unit

14

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1371N 477E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of 98.52 m. Excavations continued into this sterile deposit and ended at an elevation of approximately 98.21 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

224

noncultural

Excavation Unit

15

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1382N 477E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Structure floor. Excavation ended on the floor of Structure 228 (Surface 1) at an elevation of approximately 98.35 m. Features 3 and 4 were excavated into the structure floor.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Structure

228

earth-walled pit structure

Excavation Unit

16

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1365N 478E. Southwest portion of site. North half of Nonstructure 203 (Architectural Block 200 west midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 98.32 m. A test window was excavated into the northeast corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 98.28 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description

Arbitrary Unit

201

not further specified

Nonstructure

203

midden

Arbitrary Unit

204

noncultural

Arbitrary Unit

224

noncultural

Excavation Unit

17

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1348N 513E. Southeast portion of site. South half of Nonstructure 213 (Architectural Block 200 east midden).

Selection Criteria

Random. To sample Architectural Block 200 west midden Nonstructure 203.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were divided into 10-cm arbitrary levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Undisturbed native sediment was encountered at an elevation of approximately 97.50 m. A test window was excavated into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 97.45 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type

Study Unit Number

Study Unit Description