Old Finds From The Nevada Desert

oldmxrat

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Took a ride out into the desert to try and find an old dwelling site. Found a spot with a creek still flowing (not common this time of year). There were indications of human activity in what looked like stone walls from a distance. Upon closer inspection it appears these rocks were cleared off the land for cultivation. I immediately started getting small iron signals and dug a few square nails to confirm.
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There was also signs of earlier inhabitants to the area in the form of colorful debitage and manos laying about. The quartz mano would have been a keeper had it been whole. I even found a couple of broken points. I have found some beautiful points in this area years ago.
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Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the homesite on this trip and only found a few old things.
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If anybody has a clue what the item is at the top left, I'd sure like to hear it. I'll also post it on 'What is it".
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Probably have to wait until next year to investigate further as I have to start preparing to head south.
 

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robertk

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Upon closer inspection it appears these rocks were cleared off the land for cultivation
I wonder what they cultivated? It doesn't look very hospitable to crops?

Cool recoveries! It looks like the climate and soil are kind to the relics -- those look great compared to some of the stuff I dig up.
 

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oldmxrat

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Oct 25, 2020
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Reno Nevada summers, Las Vegas winters
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Garrett ACE 400, Nokta Simplex+, Nokta Legend, Nokta Accupoint
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I wonder what they cultivated? It doesn't look very hospitable to crops?

Cool recoveries! It looks like the climate and soil are kind to the relics -- those look great compared to some of the stuff I dig up.
From what I've read, most settlers grew potatoes around here.
 

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Took a ride out into the desert to try and find an old dwelling site. Found a spot with a creek still flowing (not common this time of year). There were indications of human activity in what looked like stone walls from a distance. Upon closer inspection it appears these rocks were cleared off the land for cultivation. I immediately started getting small iron signals and dug a few square nails to confirm.
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There was also signs of earlier inhabitants to the area in the form of colorful debitage and manos laying about. The quartz mano would have been a keeper had it been whole. I even found a couple of broken points. I have found some beautiful points in this area years ago.
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Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the homesite on this trip and only found a few old things.
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If anybody has a clue what the item is at the top left, I'd sure like to hear it. I'll also post it on 'What is it".
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Probably have to wait until next year to investigate further as I have to start preparing to head south.
Nice finds. Worth a return trip.
 

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