2009 Field Project
Come join us for a certification course of fun and discovery, as we map the past at the beautiful and historic Q Ranch.
Q Ranch Mapping Class
The Phoenix Chapter is offering a Mapping Class to be held at Q Ranch near Young AZ. Both archaeologically and historically intriguing sites will be part of the mapping experience. The class is open to all AAS members.
To become certified in mapping, you will need 12 hours lecture and 56 hours field work. These will both be held at Q Ranch in four long weekend sessions. (Arriving Thursday pm departing Sunday afternoon.)
- The dates scheduled for class and lecture are:
- August 27 - 30
- September 17 – 20
- October 1 – 4
- October 22 – 25
Course Fee: $40 per person.
Camping Fees are $10 per person each Thursday through Sunday weekends. Saturday night group dinner for everyone is $10 per person each Saturday.
Jonathan Rogers’ Q Ranch Lodge is open for AAS mapping participants with special rates for meals and room. For a three night or less stay: $98 per person per night. With a quantity of 5 guests for three nights, rates reduce to $85 per person per night. For reservations or more information on lodging contact: Jonathan Rogers, Q Ranch Lodge, Young AZ, qranchlodge@earthlink.net or call 928-970-0596
We need your input as soon as possible. Please fill out and send the form below to: Marie Britton at 2054 E. Evergreen, Mesa, Az 85213 or email to mbrit@cox.net.
Fill out the application and return it to the above address, with payment to "AAS Phoenix Chapter"
Located on the historic Q Ranch, in the pine forests near Young, Arizona, the Q Ranch Pueblo is a
250 room, 3-story pueblo dating from 1265 to 1380 A.D. A smaller
pueblo of approximately 60 rooms and other prehistoric and historic
sites are situated within the study area. Q Ranch represents one of
the largest and most important prehistoric sites in the region. The
AAS has been conducting fieldwork at the site since 1989 under the direction of Dr. John Hohmann.
After a number of years of data recovery at Q Ranch Pueblo, in 2009 the AAS will focus on mapping and location of historic roads & prehistoric ruins. We completed the restoration of the historic Q-Ranch Cemetery last year, and have backfilled and cleaned up the excavation site. Now it is time to look for other things
Lodging
There are two options for lodging at Q Ranch.
- Jonathan Rogers’ Q Ranch Lodge is open for AAS mapping participants with special rates for meals and room. For a three night or less stay: $98 per person per night. With a quantity of 5 guests for three nights, rates reduce to $85 per person per night. For reservations or more information on lodging contact: Jonathan Rogers, Q Ranch Lodge, Young AZ, qranchlodge@earthlink.net or call 928-970-0596
Accommodation at the ranch house includes three meals a day, prepared by gourmet chef, Jonathan Rogers. Reservations and down payment are required for the ranch house.
Alternatively, you may choose to camp (tent or R.V.) at the Q Ranch campsite, in the cool pines. Showers, water and outhouses are provided. The cost for the use of the campsite is $10.00 per person per weekend.