Abstract
 Modeling Native American Sacred Sites in Rocky Mountain National Park Track: Parks and Natural Reserves Author(s): David Diggs, Robert Brunswig Recent completion of System-wide Archeological Inventory Program (SAIP) investigations by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) resulted in survey coverage of 29,000 acres of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), USA. More than 1,000 archeological sites were identified in SAIP. Among those sites were ones considered to represent past Native American religious activities. This project utilizes data from survey-identified Native American sacred sites to develop a preliminary site location GIS predictive model of sacred site landscapes within RMNP. ArcGIS/ArcView 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst and Arc-SDM (for weights of evidence) extensions were used to develop a predictive model of sacred sites. A key factor in the model was line of sight to religiously significant peaks and mountains as determined by Native American consultations. Results, conclusions, and recommendations from this study may aid those wishing to attempt similar projects. David Diggs University of Northern Colorado Geography Dept.of Geography, Univ. of N. Colo. Greeley , CO 80639 US Phone: 970-351-1113 Fax: 970-351-2890 E-mail: david.diggs@unco.edu Robert Brunswig University of Northern Colorado School of Social Science Candelaria 2200 University of Northern Colorado Greeley , CO CO US Phone: 970-351-2138 E-mail: robert.brunswig@unco.edu |
|||||
