July 16, 2001

Today's Goals: Continue mapping Mound A, take step trench further north into Mound A, and begin taking volunteers onto the site to work with the archaeologists.

Taking a soil sample.

Chuck Lawson taking a soil sample from the northernmost unit in the step trench.
Photographing the step trench. David G. Anderson photographing the step trench.
Checking paperwork. Tammy Cooper checking the paperwork from her excavation unit.
Screening fill from the step trench.  VIP Mavis Sutherland and Ariana Slemmens screening fill from the step trench.
Wrapping up soil samples and paperwork at the close of the day. Monte Abbott and Ariana Slemmens wrapping up soil samples and paperwork at the close of the day.
Closing up the excavation units. Closing up the excavation units until tomorrow morning. This view is from the boardwalk on top of Mound A.
Cleaning the profiles of their excavation units. Rachel Horlings (top) and Erin Westfall (bottom) cleaning the profiles of their excavation units.

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