Additional Archaeological Survey In The Dry Comal Watershed, Comal County, South Central Texas (original) (raw)
Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State
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An intensive archaeological survey was conducted in the Dry Comal Watershed, Comal County, South Central Texas, to identify and document additional archaeological sites in the vicinity of the Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 1. This survey documented 18 new sites and rechecked previously recorded ones, focusing on lithic resource distribution and the types of chert materials present. Findings contribute to a better understanding of the archaeological landscape and resource utilization in the area.
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