Type of survey: Resistivity; Instrument: Geoscan Research RM-15; Prospection depth: 0.5 m; Sampling interval: 0.5 x 0.5 m; Area surveyed: 20 x 20 m; Date of survey: 7/97.
Comments: This pioneer cabin is revealed by a number of
cut stone foundation blocks that barely peak through to the
surface. These blocks show up as highly resistant in the image
revealing a rectangular foundation split into two rooms. One
room (left) has a resistant stone floor; the other (right) a less
resistant earthen floor (verified with coring). Two possibly
linear walkway features show up outside of the cabin. Oral
history tells us that the family in this house contracted
smallpox. As a result, the cabin was burned down in 1879.
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