Soil resistivity results of surface artifact density at 21GD158. This testing could indicate archaeological sites prior to ground excavation. Computer generated map of the village and mound sites at 21GD158. Excavators use shovel to remove soil and expose archaeological features in 1988. View of 1987 excavations at 21GD158.
Archaeologists use trowels to excavate features.
Post holes uncovered during excavations at 21GD158 in 1987. Bison scapula hoe recovered from 21GD158 in 1987. Scapulae were sometimes used for cultivation purposes. Horizontal planview of a bison scapula hoe feature. Larger artifacts that may indicate a feature are typically left in situ and the surrounding soil is excavated for related artifacts.