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	Title	Conceptualizing Landscapes in the San Pedro Valley of Arizona: American Indian Interpretations of Reeve Ruin and Davis Ruin
	Description	This paper, presented at Fifth World Archaeological Congress in 2003, was co-authored by Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh, T. J. Ferguson, and Roger Anyon. The paper presents American Indian interpretations of archaeological sites in the San Pedro Valley. This resource is in PDF format.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Report
	Link	http://www.centerfordesertarchaeology.org/pdf/colwell_1.pdf
	Title	Cultural Landscapes of History in Southern Arizona
	Description	Scott O'Mack and Rebecca Toupal of Statistical Research Inc (SRI) contributed this lively and well written account of events in southern Arizona beginning in 1539 with the arrival of Europeans. Divided into landscapes of conquest, mobility, social, military and sacred significance, the study also conveys the impact of land use types of mining, farming, ranching on the ecology of southern Arizona. The study was drafted in 2000 for a broad public interested in the Cultural Resource element of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, but contributes to scholarly endeavors with its thorough presentation of the subject matter and extensive list of references of scholarly sources. This resource is in PDF format.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Report
	Link	http://www.pima.gov/cmo/sdcp/reports/d2/006CUL.PDF
	Title	Cultural Landscapes of Prehistory in Southern Arizona
	Description	Stephanie Whittlesey of Statistical Research Inc (SRI) contributed two studies in 2000, each just under 70 pages in length, that present the domestic landscape, agricultural landscape, religious landscape and social landscape of the Pre-classic and then the Classic Hohokam. Each study, begins with a description of the "Dwelling Space: The Built Environment of Home." Written for both a broad readership and interested experts, the text of the studies move successfully from academic to widely accessible descriptions. New-comers to the topic will carry away a good basic understanding; researchers can refresh their understandings and benefit from the extensive list of reference materials. These studies were drafted as part of the Cultural Resource Element of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. This resource is in PDF format.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Report
	Link	http://www.pima.gov/cmo/sdcp/reports/d2/008CUL.PDF
	Title	Cultural Resource Sites Depicted on Early Maps of Pima County
	Description	In April of 2000 Statistical Research Inc. (SRI) produced this study which systematically examines three early Pima County maps and breaks the cultural resource sites depicted on each map into a series of tables. The maps are (1) the 1893 Official Map of Pima County by Rosdruge; (2) the USGS map covering the period 1904 to 1915, and (3) the USGS map covering the period 1942 to1963. Site typology across the maps includes features such as railroad stops, camps, cemeteries, house or cabin sites, churches, farms, medical facilities, mines, parks, ranches, schools, water tanks, wells, and transportation features. The tables sort features by name, township and range, and type of resource. In general these trends appear over time: water features experience the highest increase in recording on maps; ranch locations double; more prominence is given to parks and education sites, and, not surprisingly, urban and mining impacts increase. In addition to contributing the development of the Cultural Resources Element of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, this document is a useful translation of some of the early maps of Pima County into database form and will likely contribute to future research. This resource is in PDF format.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Report
	Link	http://www.pima.gov/cmo/sdcp/reports/d2/004CUL.PDF
	Title	Earth Science Photographic Archive
	Description	This site contains photographs from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Photo Library. The collection consists of over 25,100 photos ranging in age from 1868 through 1992, including many from the Southwest. The photographs in this library are not copyrighted and may be used freely.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Digital images
	Link	http://libraryphoto.cr.usgs.gov/
	Title	Geologic map of Arizona
	Description	This page, created by Professor Stephen Reynolds of the Department of Geology at Arizona State University, provides a detailed geologic map of Arizona. Also included are pictures of rock units, and a discussion of the purpose and organization of geologic maps.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Maps
	Link	http://geology.asu.edu/~sreynolds/azgeomap/azgeomap_home.htm
	Title	Impacts of Climate Change and Land Use in the Southwestern U. S.
	Description	“Impacts of Climate Change and Land Use in the Southwestern U. S.” was a web conference with papers contributed and discussed in July of 1997. The online interactive workshop was “designed to provide background information and stimulate discussion on the effects of climate variability, possible natural and human-related long-term climate change, and land-use change in the rapidly-growing southwestern United States.” The information gathered from this conference was to be used by the U. S. Global Change Research Program “as part of a national assessment of Global Change issues.” Major topics of discussion include Climatic Variability, Climatic Impacts, and Societal Issues. The site also offers links to information resources such as an interactive database of population density data and the U. S. Geological Survey’s “General Map of the Southwestern United States,” with conference participant feedback on these resources.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	State/federal agency, Message board/online meeting
	Link	http://geochange.er.usgs.gov/sw/
	Title	Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
	Description	"Canyons, Culture and Environmental Change" is a multidisciplinary effort to compile knowledge and data from the Colorado Plateau to better understand the region's people, environment, and history, specifically in terms of human land use. The spsite addresses questions such as "what conditions shaped the modem landscape, and what types of changes are occurring now?" and "what does it all mean for future environmental quality and human habitability of the Colorado Plateau?" There are countless pages containing a plethora of information about the plateau's people, flora, fauna, places, and climate; each topic is examined chronologically and interwoven with other sections. Articles and additional contributions have been made by highly regarded professionals in their fields, with full references for additional research.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Academic program
	Link	http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/
	Title	Native Net Navajo-Hopi “land dispute” articles from NATIVE-L
	Description	This page provides links to articles that “relate to the difficulties that have been ongoing” in the area jointly occupied by Hopi and Navajo peoples. These articles reside within the NATIVE-L mailing list archives. Since Native-L does not take a position on the nature of the dispute between parties involved, these articles provide various perspectives concerning the Navajo-Hopi “land dispute”.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Message board/online meeting
	Link	http://nativenet.uthscsa.edu/archive/nl/navajo-hopi.html
	Title	Native Seeds/SEARCH
	Description	“Native Seeds/SEARCH” is a non-profit organization that “works to conserve, distribute and document the adapted and diverse varieties of agricultural seed, their wild relatives and the role these seeds play in cultures” of southwestern U. S. and northwestern Mexico. NS/S offers free seed, seasonal catalogs and information on native Southwestern vegetation to its members in order to promote the use of traditional crops and their wild relatives. The “Native Seeds/SEARCH” Home site provides information on the organization and its projects, as well as articles of interest from recent issues of the organization’s newsletter “The Seedhead” with information on native crops and grassroots conservation projects in the region. The site also offers native seed listings, information on native foods and crafts, and links to other non-profit seed organizations. The site’s Membership “benefits” page also provides a map of “Indian Tribes of the Greater Southwest.”
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Nonprofit organization
	Link	http://www.nativeseeds.org/
	Title	OALS: Arid Lands Information Center
	Description	The mission of the Arid Lands Information Center (ALIC) is to utilize the most cost-effective and universal means to provide access to information on the nature, development, and management of the world’s arid and semi-arid regions. The web site provides information about the ALIC, the projects available, as well as many other information resources.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Academic program
	Link	http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/oals/alic/alic.html
	Title	Quaternary Stratigraphy and Tectonics, and Late Prehistoric Agriculture of the Safford Basin
	Description	This online report (the full title is "Quaternary Stratigraphy and Tectonics, and Late Prehistoric Agriculture of the Safford Basin (Gila and San Simon River Valleys), Graham County, Arizona") was originally a guidebook for the Friends of the Pleistocene, Rocky Mountain Cell 46th Field Conference/Arizona Geological Society Fall Field Trip in 2002. The report contains an overview of the geology of the Safford Basin; road logs with descriptions of stops covering the three days of the field trip; and four short papers that discuss adjacent areas or that expand upon the road log descriptions of the field trip stops. The report contains some discussion of ancient agriculture and irrigation systems.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Report
	Link	http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2004/1062/
	Title	San Juan Heritage
	Description	This web project, authored and hosted by the San Juan School District in southeastern Utah, presents the "intertwining elements that make up the San Juan county area - be they plant, animal, landscape, or person." The project primarily focuses on Diné perspectives on the region, but Ute, Hispanic, and Anglo perspectives are also included. Of particular interest is the online exhibit, "Voices of Youth." Downloadable Navajo fonts are available at this site. The "San Juan Heritage" exhibit would be particularly useful to K-12 educators, though many might find it interesting.
	Language	English, Navajo/Diné
	Resource Type	Online exhibit
	Link	http://dine.sanjuan.k12.ut.us/heritage/index.htm
	Title	Society for Applied Anthropology
	Description	Though not specific to the Southwest, the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) web site is a great resource for general information on the practice of applied anthropology. Of particular interest are the employment opportunities section, the "About" section, and the forums.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.sfaa.net/
	Title	Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
	Description	The “Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan” site provides an introduction to the conservation plan that has allowed Pima County to integrate its “natural resource protection and land use planning activities.” The site pages provide information on the initial elements of the SDCP: Critical Habitat and Biological Corridors, Riparian Restoration, Mountain Parks, Historical and Cultural Preservation, and Ranch Conservation. The site also provides access to SDCP maps, reports, and archives. The archives page includes past SDCP reports, memos, committee meeting transcripts and minutes, and access to past issues of Sonoran News, the SDCP’s official newsletter. This site also provides several links to conservation sites and related government links.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Report
	Link	http://www.pima.gov/SDCP
	Title	The National Map
	Description	The National Map is a project designed by the U.S Geological Survey (USGS) in order to provide public access to high-quality, geospatial data and information. Its purpose is to offer the public the ability to access, integrate, and apply geospatial data at global, national and local scales. It is an excellent source for geographic data and maps.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Database, GIS data, Maps
	Link	http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/
	Title	The Water Crisis Questions and Answers
	Description	This is a question and answer format page created by The Hopi Water Team. The mission of this group representing the Hopi Tribal Council is to "protect and advance the water rights of the Hopi Tribe". The major concern of the team is the adverse effects that the Peabody Coal Company is having on the N (Navajo) Aquifer. The slurry stage of processing the raw coal ore is a water intensive process steadily draining the aquifer, which "was scientifically dated to be between 16,000 and 39,000 years old." The proposed solution is a pipeline carrying water from Lake Powell to supply the coal company as well as the growing Native American populations in the region. The question and answer format provides the reader with easy topic reference and explanations in a straightforward manner.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Official tribal web site
	Link	http://www.hopi.nsn.us/water_qanda.asp
	Title	USGS Topographic maps of New Mexico
	Description	Provided by Los Alamos National Laboratory for New Mexico Search and Rescue, this site contains online USGS topographic raster maps for New Mexico (and several other areas in the Southwest).
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Maps, State/federal agency
	Link	http://sar.lanl.gov/
	Title	Virtual field trip of the American Southwest: Photo catalog
	Description	This collection of photographs, a project of the Department of Geography at the University of Lethbridge, is organized as a "virtual field trip," complete with journal entries. Although some of the photographs are of areas outside the Southwest, this is a nice resource for anyone looking for visual images of well-known Southwestern locations.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Digital images, Academic program
	Link	http://www.uleth.ca/vft/SW_USA/photo-list.html