Get West Virginia Archaeology Site Forms

The West Virginia Archaeology Site Forms are essential for documenting archaeological sites across the state. This guide provides a clear and comprehensive approach to completing these forms online, ensuring that users, regardless of their experience level, can accurately provide the necessary information.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the West Virginia Archaeology Site Forms.

1. Begin by pressing the ‘Get Form’ button to access the West Virginia Archaeology Site Forms. This action will allow you to open the form in the necessary editor.
2. Fill out the type of form by selecting either 'New Form' or 'Revised Form' designated by the checkboxes.
3. Enter the site number, site name, and 7.5’ quadrangle details in the specified fields.
4. Provide the UTM zone, northing, and easting coordinates in the appropriate sections.
5. Describe the location of the site in the provided location description field.
6. Indicate ownership by filling in the name, address, and tenant information if applicable.
7. Select the appropriate temporal affiliations, including prehistoric, protohistoric, or any specific periods represented.
8. For site type, choose all applicable prehistoric and historic site types, ensuring to check relevant boxes.
9. Explain the current site condition, and describe the land use, topographical location, physiographic province, soils, vegetation, and elevation within the designated fields.
10. Provide information regarding proximity to water sources by selecting the appropriate options, and indicate the distance from the water.
11. Complete the dimensions of the site area, basis for site area estimate, and add any significant site descriptions.
12. List the investigation types conducted and the surface collection strategy, selecting the appropriate statements.
13. Indicate if the site has been excavated and provide estimates of artifacts collected, including both prehistoric and historic artifacts.
14. State the curation location and specify if the site is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
15. Fill in the form prepared by section, including affiliation, contact details, date of fieldwork, date the form is prepared, and any references.
16. Attach the required map portion indicating the site location and relevant landmarks before finalizing the form.
17. Review all entries for accuracy. Once completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Start documenting your archaeological findings by completing the West Virginia Archaeology Site Forms online today.