POLLEN ANALYSIS AT SIX SITES IN RED ROCKS STATE PARK, ALONG THE PARK ACCESS ROAD, AND ALONG THE LOWER RED ROCK LOOP ROAD, YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA

Pollen was analyzed from sub-surface proveniences at these sites to assist in answering research questions outlined for this study concerning subsistence. Research questions which may be addressed through the pollen record include identification of the nature of activities that took place at the sites, identification of the nature of the subsistence strategies involving wild and domesticated plants, and identification of permanent or seasonal habitations at sites AR-03-04-06-128(CNF) and AR-03-04-06-535(CNF). Pollen samples were collected from the present ground surface, as well as from features and from masonry structures, where they existed. To a lesser extent, the pollen record was to address elements of the local vegetation.