POLLEN ANALYSIS IN THE MICHAEL'S (CLO-CHEN-TOH) EXCHANGE, NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO

Pollen analysis at six sites represents part of the archaeological work on the Ramah Michael's, Land Exchange (the Clo-Chen-Toh Project). This joint venture between the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, and the Cibola National Forest has provided pollen samples from several years excavations, ranging from 1983 through 1989. A previous study (Scott 1984) and this one have been combined to discuss the pollen record at these sites. Pollen samples represent the present ground service, and a variety of proveniences including occupational services and features. In additon, one set of pollen samples was collected stratigraphically from post-ocupational fill in a pithouse. Pollen analysis was undertaken for the purpose of identifying economic activities at these sites. Identification of specific resources used was also sought through this data base.