What does this research mean for the field?

Ten archaeological sites and four isolated artifacts are located within the potential impact zone of the proposed 12-kV electrical upgrade project at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess and document archaeological resources in areas affected by the 12 kV electrical upgrade project.

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March 27, 2026Open Access

VAFB-1994-06: Archaeological Survey Report, 12-kV Electrical Upgrade Project, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California

Key Points

To assess and document archaeological resources in areas affected by the 12 kV electrical upgrade project.
Conducted intensive surface surveys in unsurveyed areas of the project site.
Focused on areas exempted from previous surveys, particularly around the cantonment area.
Recorded findings from a total of 10.6 miles of surveyed land.
Identified two new archaeological sites and three isolated artifacts in the project area.
Documented a total of ten archaeological sites and four artifacts that could be affected by the project.

Abstract

SAIC performed intensive archaeological surface surveys of portions of the project area for the proposed 12 kV electrical upgrade project on Vandenberg Air Force Base. The surveys were conducted of areas not surveyed by VAFB archaeologists, or otherwise exempted from survey (ie. within the cantonment area). The survey areas consisted of a total of 10.6 miles. Two archaeological sites and three isolated artifacts were recorded. In total ten archaeological sites and four isolated artifacts may potentially be impacted by this project.

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