TOUR #
2:
BOON
PUEBLO
AND THE WANCURA-JOHNSON
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVES
Trip Leader: Steve Koczan
Description of Site/Tour: Boon
Pueblo and the Wancura-Johnson Archaeological Preserves are
located north of Cortez.Both are
Pueblo I and Pueblo II period pueblos occupied from about AD 750 to 980.Boon Pueblo includes a 60 to 70 room
pueblo. The Wancura-Johnson Site
includes eight architectural units and a great kiva. A bedrock/ berm reservoir is located nearby.
Meeting Place Location: To be determined. (A map
will be provided.)
Tour times/Length: Meet at 9:00 AM; tour lasts 2 to 3 hours (includes travel
time to
and from Dove Creek).
Other information: Parking is limited and car pooling will be necessary. Boon Pueblo and the Wancura-Johnson
Archaeological
Preserves are owned and protected by The Archaeological Conservancy.
Max # participants: 20