Module 4 - Predictive Modeling

In module 4 we began with a DEM (digital elevation model) of Tangle Lakes in Alaska.  We used information  such as the ice mass and streams and rivers in order to create additional rasters using several tools in arcmap. The end resulted in finding the slop, aspect, dem and final stream/river and compiling them into a weighted overlay with specific % influence.  The map now highlights areas of greater archaeological interest where habitable areas most likely occurred. Areas of greater interest are shown in green, less likely in yellow, and least likely in red.

This lab was most enjoyable and filled with great tools for future mapping.