11-day expedition surveys Gila Wilderness for previously unknown Mogollon sites

11 Day Expedition Discovering Ruins in Uncharted New Mexico
Source: 11 Day Expedition Discovering Ruins in Uncharted New Mexico by Luke Caverns

An 11-day expedition surveyed previously unsurveyed stretches of New Mexico's Gila Wilderness along the West Fork Gila River. The route ran through Iron Creek and narrow canyon systems, and the team documented at least two previously unknown archaeological sites.

The expedition aimed to establish the extent of Mogollon settlement in the Gila region. The video argues that Mogollon people sought southeast-facing ridges with natural rock cavities for dwellings. River crossings and constricted canyons made travel extremely difficult.

Key facts

  • The expedition lasted 11 days in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness.
  • The team surveyed previously unsurveyed portions of the West Fork Gila River.
  • At least two previously unknown archaeological sites were documented.
  • The expedition passed through Iron Creek and multiple narrow canyon systems.
  • The video argues that Mogollon people sought southeast-facing ridges with natural rock cavities for dwellings.
  • The route involved difficult river crossings and narrow canyons.
  • The goal was to determine the extent of Mogollon settlement in the Gila region.

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