Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Geosciences
Date of Award
5-2013
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Jim Mead, Jay Franklin, Eileen Ernenwein
Committee Members
Ingrid Luffman
Abstract
Using data collected from 2 archaeological surveys of the Upper Cumberland Plateau (UCP), Pogue Creek Gorge and East Obey, a site location model was developed for prehistoric rock shelter occupation in the region. Further, the UCP model was used to explore factors related to differential site selection of rock shelters. Different from traditional approaches such as those that use (aspatial) logistic regression, the UCP model was developed using spatial logistic regression. However, models were also generated using other regression-based approaches in an effort to demonstrate the need for a spatial approach to archaeological site location modeling. Based on the UCP model, proximity to the vegetation zones of Southern Red Oak and Hickory were the most influential factors in prehistoric site selection of rock shelters on the UCP.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Langston, Lucinda M., "Site Location Modeling and Prehistoric Rock Shelter Selection on the Upper Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1157. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1157
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.