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Troy L. Pewe

Publications and source records attributed to Troy L. Pewe.

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USGS2017

The geological approach to dating archaeological sites

Abasic Question that must be answered for any archaeological site is, how old is it? Although some archaeological sites can be dated on the basis of archaeological correlations alone and although dendrochronological (Giddings, 1952, pp. 105-110) and radiocarbon methods give absolute ages for other sites , many sites can be dated only by methods based on the geologists' knowledge of geographic and climatic changes during the last few tens of thousands of years. The dates of these changes are established in part by radiocarbon and related methods. Study of archaeological sites accurately dated by radiocarbon methods will amplify the geologists' understanding of late Quaternary events. The well known techniques of dendrochronological and radiocarbon dating need no discussion. The interrelations of methods that depend ultimately on our knowledge of Quaternary climatic and geographic changes are not always well understood, however, by archaeologists. The present paper is intended to clarify some of these interrelations.

American Antiquity↗
USGS1975

Map showing construction materials in the Fairbanks D-2 NW Quadrangle, Alaska

This map is based on data presented on the Geologic map of the Fairbanks D-2 quadrangle (Map I-907, Pewe and others, 1975), the Map showing distribution of permafrost in the Fairbanks D-2 quadrangle (Map MF-668A, Pewe and Bell, 1975a), the map showing ground-water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 quadrangle (Map MF-668B, Pewe and Bell, 1975b), and the Map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 quadrangle (Map MF-668D, Pewe and Bell, 1975c). Additional information, especially detailed subsurface data, can be obtained from these maps. This map provides basic information on where construction materials may be obtained near the surface. The map units are defined on the basis of type of material and distribution of permafrost.

Alaska↗
USGS1975

Map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 NW Quadrangle, Alaska

In the Fairbanks area, the effects of development on the geologic environment must be considered in determining proper land use. Persons concerned with the land, especially land planners, developers, public officials, engineers, architects, financial advisors, and educators, must be aware of recognizable geologic features that may prove hazardous; only then can proper and economical land usage be insured.

Alaska↗
USGS1975

Map showing ground water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE Quadrangle, Alaska

The primary controlling factors determining ground-water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle are (1) topographic position, (2) water-bearing characteristics of the rocks, and (3) distribution of permafrost. These interrelated factors generally limit the conditions in any particular area. Basic data from the geologic map of the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map I-942, Pewe and others, in press), the map showing distribution of permafrost in the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map MF-669A, Pewe and Bell, 1975a), and the map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map MF 669D, Pewe and Bell, 1975c) have been used in conjunction with well data to establish generalized potential ground-water conditions.

Alaska↗
USGS1975

Map showing construction materials in the Fairbanks D-2 SE Quadrangle, Alaska

This map is based on data presented on the Geologic map of the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map I-942, Pewe and others, in press), the Map showing distribution of permafrost in the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map MF-669A, Pewe and Bell, 1975a), the map showing ground-water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map MF-669B, Pewe and Bell, 1975b), and the Map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE quadrangle (Map MF-669D, Pewe and Bell, 1975c). Additional information, especially detailed subsurface data, can be obtained from these maps. This map provides basic information on where construction materials may be obtained near the surface. The map units are defined on the basis of type of material and distribution of permafrost.

Alaska↗
USGS1975

Map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE Quadrangle, Alaska

In the Fairbanks area, the effects of development on the geologic environment must be considered in determining proper land use. Persons concerned with the land, especially land planners, developers, public officials, engineers, architects, financial advisors, and educators, must be aware of recognizable geologic features that may prove hazardous; only then can proper and economical land usage be insured.

Alaska↗
USGS1975

Map showing construction materials in the Fairbanks D-2 NE Quadrangle, Alaska

This map is based on data presented on the Geologic map of the Fairbanks D-2 NE quadrangle (Map I-950, Pewe and others, in press), the Map showing distribution of permafrost in the Fairbanks D-2 NE quadrangle (Map MF-670A, Pewe and Bell, 1975a), the map showing ground-water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 NE quadrangle (Map MF-670D, Pewe and Bell, 1975c), and the Map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 NE quadrangle (Map MF-670B, Pewe and Bell, 1975b). Additional information, especially detailed subsurface data, can be obtained from these maps. This map provides basic information on where construction materials may be obtained near the surface. The map units are defined on the basis of type of material and distribution of permafrost.

Alaska↗
USGS1975

Map showing foundation conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 NE Quadrangle, Alaska

In the Fairbanks area, the effects of development on the geologic environment must be considered in determining proper land use. Persons concerned with the land, especially land planners, developers, public officials, engineers, architects, financial advisors, and educators, must be aware of recognizable geologic features that may prove hazardous; only then can proper and economical land usage be insured.

Alaska↗