Structures and Activity Areas
Thirty-four structures were identified on 13 of the 18 Navajo sites in the study area. All of the structures
were fairly simple, having wooden superstructures and lacking masonry. They were generally less than 4
m in diameter and 30 cm in depth. Floor areas ranged from 6.5 m2 to greater than 12 m2. Almost every
structure contained a central hearth, but this hearth was often represented only as a spot of oxidized
sand. Other features included secondary hearths, burned and unburned pits and ash dumps. No fea-
tures were located in the northeast third of the structures; perhaps this area was reserved for sleeping.
were fairly simple, having wooden superstructures and lacking masonry. They were generally less than 4
m in diameter and 30 cm in depth. Floor areas ranged from 6.5 m2 to greater than 12 m2. Almost every
structure contained a central hearth, but this hearth was often represented only as a spot of oxidized
sand. Other features included secondary hearths, burned and unburned pits and ash dumps. No fea-
tures were located in the northeast third of the structures; perhaps this area was reserved for sleeping.
Floor plans of eight Navajo structures, showing floor features and possible entries.