Prehistory and early history of the Malpai Borderlands
Subtitle: archaeological synthesis and recommendations
By: Paul R. Fish, Suzanne K. Fish, and John H. Madsen ; with contributions by Christopher R. Baisan ... [et al.].
Contributors: Fish, Suzanne K.; Madsen, John H. 1947-; Rocky Mountain Research Station (Fort Collins, Colo.)
Series: General technical report RMRS -- GTR-176.
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Fort Collins, CO
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
Subjects: Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Antiquities; Indians of North America -- New Mexico -- Antiquities; Excavations (Archaeology) -- Arizona; Excavations (Archaeology) -- New Mexico; Mexican-American Border Region -- Antiquities
Description: Prehispanic and early historic archaeological information for the Malpai Borderlands of southwest New Mexico and southeast Arizona is reviewed using data derived from field reconnaissance, discussion with relevant scholars, archival resources from varied agencies and institutions, and published literature. Previous regional research has focused on late prehistory (A.D. 1200 to 1450), shaping the scope of cultural historical overview and providing an opportunity to examine relationships with Casas Grandes (Paquime) to the south. A second important objective of current study is the exploration of prehispanic and early historic human impacts to Borderlands ecosystems, particularly in relation fire ecology.  A recommended sequence of future research is intended to address significant questions surrounding both culture history and anthropogenic environments in the Malpai Borderlands.
Notes: "September 2006"--Cover.

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