Archaeological research reveals much about Oregon’s history from its beginning with the earliest evidence of human occupation, then Native American cultures in Oregon and continuing to the Westward Expansion and early pioneer settlements.
Fort Clatsop, built and occupied by the Lewis and Clark expedition, served as the expedition’s winter encampment in 1805-1806, following their long cross-country journey. Upon the group’s departure in March, 1806, the fort rapidly decayed in the wet coastal forest Read More …
In response to Ray Egan’s recent article in the Overland Journal about the “myth” of killing three oxen to make rope out of their hides for lowering wagons down a cliff on Naches Pass in 1853, Dave Welch, Ray Egan Read More …
Fort Clatsop was the wintering place of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805 to 1806. Geoarchaeological analysis seeks to locate the building site of the fort, and explain the various features found in the ground every time an archaeologists has Read More …
The identification of the “Beeswax Wreck” on the beach of the Nehalem River spit has long been a subject of conjecture and controversy. Noted since the early years of the 19th century and identified over time by various persons as Read More …
In 1998, Dennis Wiley (park manager at the time) first discovered the Newell Homestead site within Champoeg State Heritage Area after the field was plowed and 19th century artifacts were discovered on the surface of the ground. Mr. Wiley then Read More …
During the summer of 1961 and 1962 the University of Oregon Dept. of Anthropology conducted archaeological excavations in the area to be innundated with the completion of Round Butte Dam, on the Deschutes River in Jefferson County, Oregon. The Dam Read More …
Oak savanna was once a major ecosystem of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Changing land-use patterns, urbanization and fire suppression have contributed to the loss of oak savanna throughout its former range, and it is estimated that less than 1% remains. Using Read More …
Andrew Smith, the owner, was an important figure in early Oregon history. He came across the Oregon Trail in one of the first migrations in 1842, and he was one of the co-founders of the City of Dayton. Andrew Smith Read More …
Heritage Research Associates, Inc. gathered archaeological and historical background data for the proposed Parallel Runway 12L/30R at Hillsboro Airport (HIO), Hillsboro, Oregon. Systematic surveys of the defined Areas of Potential Effect (APE) were conducted to assess the likely presence of Read More …
An archaeological survey was done on the Barlow Road through the High Cascades including the notorious Laurel Hill.