Exploration of historical details the forte of Archaeology

  • HISTORY AT FOOT--Dr. Paul Katz a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) who had led surveys for federal, state, and private projects before retiring fieldwork, shared details of the field of archaeology with members of the Panhandle Texas Master Naturalist Chapter at a recent meeting in Canyon. He reminded TMN members that they might well encounter traces of the past in their trekking and working in the outdoors. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
    HISTORY AT FOOT--Dr. Paul Katz a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) who had led surveys for federal, state, and private projects before retiring fieldwork, shared details of the field of archaeology with members of the Panhandle Texas Master Naturalist Chapter at a recent meeting in Canyon. He reminded TMN members that they might well encounter traces of the past in their trekking and working in the outdoors. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
    Archaeology is not your everyday topic in Hereford, and yet it has long been. The immediate Hereford area, particularly Tierra Blanca Creek and expanses of Deaf Smith County are home to historic features dating back to early cultures here. Artifacts from centuries ago are of prime interest to archaeologists, particularly along Tierra Blanca Creek, Garcia Lake in the far western reaches of the c...

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