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Determining Prehistoric Site Locations in Southwestern Ohio: A Study in GIS Predictive Modeling

Haines, Angela L.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1306497891

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2011, MA, University of Cincinnati, Arts and Sciences: Anthropology.
This study evaluates anthropological assumptions about prehistoric human use of the landscape with a spatial analysis in a Geographical Information Science (GIS) environment. Through a multi-stage, multi-method, cross-cultural analysis, this study proves that it is possible to predict where prehistoric archaeological sites are located on a highly dynamic landscape. Using each archaeological site found within a local scale as data points, the variables of elevation, slope aspect, distance from water and soils are statically evaluated and modified using GIS. The results of this analysis proves that not only is it possible to produce a predictive model of prehistoric landscape use, but it is also possible to make conclusions about prehistoric land use strategies.
Kenneth Tankersley, PhD (Committee Chair)
Sarah Jackson, PhD (Committee Member)
88 p.
Archaeology
Native American Prehistory; GIS; Landscape Archaeology; Ohio Valley Archaeology

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  • Haines, A. L. (2011). Determining Prehistoric Site Locations in Southwestern Ohio: A Study in GIS Predictive Modeling [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1306497891

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Haines, Angela. Determining Prehistoric Site Locations in Southwestern Ohio: A Study in GIS Predictive Modeling. 2011. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1306497891.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Haines, Angela. "Determining Prehistoric Site Locations in Southwestern Ohio: A Study in GIS Predictive Modeling." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1306497891

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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