DogueCreekSiteSurveys.pdf

This document is a compilation of archaeological site survey reports for multiple prehistoric sites located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, prepared by MAAR Associates, Inc. for the Virginia Division of Historic Landmarks' Research Center for Archaeology. The surveys document numerous archaeological sites identified during a Phase I investigation of previously unsurveyed areas, with site numbers ranging from 44FX10 to 44FX1948. Each site report includes detailed information such as site location, geographical characteristics, artifacts discovered, survey techniques, and recommendations for further archaeological assessment.

The sites are predominantly prehistoric in nature, with cultural affiliations listed as unknown or spanning various time periods from the Woodland and Archaic eras to the 18th and 19th centuries. Most sites are located on Fort Belvoir military reservation land, specifically in areas near Dogue Creek and surrounding ridges and terraces. The surveys involved shovel testing at regular intervals, with artifact collections including quartz and quartzite flakes, fire-cracked rocks, stone tools, ceramic fragments, and other lithic materials. The reports consistently recommend Phase II testing and assessment, indicating the potential archaeological significance of these sites. The investigation was funded by the U.S. Army and conducted in 1987 and 1992, with the goal of documenting and preserving cultural heritage resources within the Fort Belvoir area.