Archaeological Geophysics Image Library __ "Huff village is a spectacular fortified village located on the Missouri River in south-central North Dakota. The site covers about 3.4 ha, exhibits at least 103 depressions on the surface indicating the locations of rectangular houses, a fortification system with ditch, palisade, and 10 bastion loops, and a large ceremonial lodge near the central village plaza." You will find a good report about research in the area. - illustrated - From University of Arkansas - http://www.cast.uark.edu/~kkvamme/geop/huff.htm

dig: North Dakota Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in North Dakota" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/northdakota.html 

Fort Union Trading Post __ You will find a good overview of the site including history and archaeological research. - illustrated - From National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/mwac/fous/accomplishments.htm 
 
Glimpses of Paleoindian Life __ "When a lake was lowered in order to replace an aging dam, an archaeological treasure trove was uncovered. Learn about the salvage archaeology of prehistoric sites at the Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge." - illustrated - By US Fish and Wildlife Service - http://refuges.fws.gov/cultural/LakeIlo.html

Indian Mounds--North Dakota __ Information and general background of protected Indian mounds and mound groups in North Dakota - From ibsgwatch - http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/northdakota.htm 

The Law and American Indian burial protections--North Dakota laws __ Learn about North Dakota Law and Native American archaeological sites. - From bsgwatch.imagedjinn.com - http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/northdakotalaw.htm 

Metis Graveyard, Pembina, North Dakota __ Read the tale of the abandoned cemetery, the farmer, the state of North Dakota, the archaeological investigator and the priest. You will learn about some of the barriers in the way of archaeological research. - From Mathew & Frances Pulscher - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/1797/

North Dakota Archaeological Association __ Learn about this organization, its plans and goals. "The North Dakota Archaeological Association is an organization of people and institutions interested in the archaeology of North Dakota and the Northern Great Plains. NDAA's membership is composed of professional and amateur archaeologists from throughout North Dakota, the Northern Plains, and the United States." - From North Dakota Archaeological Association - http://www.und.edu/org/ndaa/ 

North Dakota Preservation Plan Profile __ "Historic Preservation in North Dakota II: A Statewide Comprehensive Plan" Learn about the plan and how it will effect archaeological and historic sites in the state. - from National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/ndakota.htm 
 
North Dakota Resources - Archaeology __ List and links to resources. - from About.com - http://archaeology.about.com/library/atlas/blusnd.htm 

Scattered Village in Mandan, North Dakota __ "In June 1998, the remains of Scattered Village, site 32MO31, were unexpectedly encountered in a federally supported street renovation project on First Street NE in the City of Mandan, North Dakota. This discovery led to an emergency salvage (data recovery) program involving fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and technical reporting funded jointly by the City of Mandan and federal dollars through the North Dakota Department of Transportation." You will find click-to-read reports and articles. - illustrated - From state.nd.us - http://www.dot.nd.gov/manuals/scatteredvillage/scatteredvillage.html

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