North American Database of Archaeological Geophysics
North American Database of Archaeological Geophysics
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Project Name: Camp Lewis (Pecos National Historic Park), NM;
Reference: De Vore, S. L. (1996). Magnetic Survey of Camp Lewis, Pecos National Historic Park, San Miguel County, New Mexico. Stewardship and Partnership Team, Rocky Mountain System Support Office, Intermountain Field Area, Denver, Colorado. Prepared for Anthropology Program, Intermountain Cultural Resource Center, Intermountain Field Area, National Park Service, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Results of the magnetic survey at Camp Lewis, revealing linear trends directly associated with the Santa Fe Trail. Five circular or rectangular areas may be associated with the encampment or may represent geological features. A number of strong magnetic anomalies may represent iron artifacts. At the northern end of the project area, the magnetic anomalies appear to be associated with iron mineral bearing rocks exposed along the edge of Glorieta Creek and the upland drainage that flows into it.