Journal of the Iowa Archeological Society
Volume 22, 1975
Dale R. Henning, Editor
Salvage excavations were conducted at the Williams Site (13PM50) by the Sanford Museum and the Northwest Iowa Archeological Society during the summer and fall of 1971. The site is a Great Oasis component located in Plymouth County, Iowa, along an unnamed tributary of the West Branch of Perry Creek. The deposit consisted of scattered camp refuse thought to represent a short term seasonal occupation by a small group. In the report, ceramic, stone and bone artifact categories are discussed along with a unique basketry fragment. Non-artifactual remains are also considered. A number of conclusions are drawn on the basis of the excavated material and its relationships are presented.
The McKinney site is an important Oneota component located near the mouth of the Iowa River, Louisa County, Iowa. It is significant in that the remains of an earthen enclosure are still visible. Test excavations were initiated here in order to determine cultural relationships, time of occupation and cultural content of this site. The following report is the result of this work.
Journal of the Iowa Archeological Society
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