Thorough discussion and description of present and past environment and thier implications for interpreting the local archaeological record. This should include such topics as climate, vegetational patterns, fauna, geology, topography, soils, etc. B. Survey Information 1. Complete description of project area including acreage, ground cover, topography, and any other factors which are important to interpreting the survey results. Survey techniques thoroughly described and variations justified.
Maps are very important to aid in evaluating reports.
A full description of the site location, material recovered, and a preliminary interpretation of its place in the local culture history. A completed site form and map must be submitted to the SHPO for each site. Although each contractor may use their own site forms the information included must include at a minimum that requested on the Illinois Archaeological Survey's site form. Testing procedures used to determine whether the site is significant should be carefully defined and the eligibility of the site for the National Register of Historic Places should be addressed. D. Recommendations 1.