Prehistory And Early History Of The Malpai Borderlands

Prehistory and Early History of the Malpai Borderlands

Prehispanic and early historic archaeological information for the Malpai Borderlands of southwest New Mexico and southeast Arizona is reviewed using data derived from field reconnaissance, discussion with relevant scholars, archival resources from varied agencies and institutions, and published literature. Previous regional research has focused on late prehistory (A.D. 1200 to 1450), shaping the scope of cultural historical overview and providing an opportunity to examine relationships with Casas Grandes (Paquime) to the south. A second important objective of current study is the exploration of prehispanic and early historic human impacts to Borderlands ecosystems, particularly in relation fire ecology. A recommended sequence of future research is intended to address significant questions surrounding both culture history and anthropogenic environments in the Malpai Borderlands.

Toward Integrated Research, Land Management, and Ecosystem Protection in the Malpai Borderlands

Presents over thirty presentations from a 1999 conference in Douglas, Arizona, in which scientists and managers shared research progress and results concerning land management and environmental protection in the Borderlands region of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico.

Proceedings