North American Database of Archaeological Geophysics

Image Library (by location): South Dakota (SD)

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Conductivity GPR Induced Polarization Magnetic Magnetic susceptibility Metal detector Multiple Methods Seismic Refraction Self Potential Resistance/Resistivity

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Little Pumpkin Village (39HU97)

Electrical resistivity maps within Little Pumpkin Village showing a circular anomaly that appears at prospecting depths of 0.5 and 1.0 m;

Steamboat North Alabama

Electromagnetic conductivity survey results;

Magnetic susceptibility survey results;

Whistling Elk Village (39HU242)

The results of the magnetic gradiometry survey at Whistling Elk, SD;		Magnetic data showing the central hearth, at least 3 central support posts, and extensive burning along the walls of an unusually large house at Whistling Elk Village, SD;		The results of the electrical resistivity survey at Whistling Elk, SD;
Multiple depth resistivity data were acquired at Whistling Elk Village, SD, in an area bisecting the western fortification ditch immediately below the bastion loop;		Resistivity data showing the walls and entryway of an unusually large house (10 m wide), probably used for ceremonial purposes at Whistling Elk Village, SD;		The results of the electromagnetic conductivity survey at Whistling Elk Village, SD;
Ten 15 m ground penetrating radar transects were run over a 5 m length of the fortification ditch at Whistling Elk Village, SD, each separated by 50 cm;		Data fusion of three geophysical surveys at Whistling Elk Village, SD, achieved through RGB color compositing;		Cultural interpretations at Whistling Elk Village, SD, achieved through comparison of resistivity, conductivity, and magnetic data sets;

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