Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Cultural and Environmental Resource Management
Committee Chair
Dr. Breanyn MacInnes
Second Committee Member
Dr. Steven Hackenberger
Third Committee Member
Dr. Patrick Lubinski
Abstract
A relatively low number of recorded archaeological sites are documented in the southwest corner of Washington State. Of the sites documented, a majority are ground surface recordings, and many have been submerged due to coseismic land-level change. The submergence of sites requires a different method of investigation for cultural resources. This research aims to test the ability of two geophysical techniques (ground penetrating radar and magnetometry) to perform archaeological fieldwork near tidal zones. Results showed that geophysical investigations can be used to guide archaeological investigations. The study identified multiple high-amplitude features and features with high magnetic intensity, and after field testing these areas, several cultural features within NUkanlɬ Village (45PC19) were confirmed. Lastly, 45PC19 was originally recorded in 1947 as being in poor condition. Results from the geophyics indicate that while the surface may have been, disturbed the subsurface is rich with cultural content and contains a large potential for future research.
Recommended Citation
Holdener, Lindsey A., "LET’S GET GEOPHYSICAL!: HOW NUKAUNLTH VILLAGE (45PC19) REFLECTS IN COMPARATIVE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING; A STUDY COMPLETED IN TOKELAND, WASHINGTON" (2025). All Master's Theses. 2059.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2059
Comments
Due to the sensitivity of the Project Area the full document is available upon request from the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe