Susan R. Edwards

Associate Research Archaeologist

Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

Email: Susan.Edwards@dri.edu

Education

Professional Interests

Ms. Edwards has over 14 years experience in archaeological and historical research in the Western United States. Her current research focus is on archaeological sites associated with American nuclear testing and weapons development and other Cold War programs. Other areas of interest include the historical archaeology of mining in the West and 19th/early 20th century Overseas Chinese, as well as prehistoric archaeological research topics such as the Virgin Anasazi occupation of Southern Nevada and the Arizona Strip, prehistoric trade relationships, hunter-gatherer/horticulturalist interactions and ceramic analysis. Ms. Edwards has worked in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Southwest and has taught archaeological field classes and courses in American and European history.

Research Areas

Anthropology and Archaeology Research

Selected Publications

Ms. Edwards has authored or co-authored numerous (60+) technical reports and publications. A selection of recent publications and reports include:

Hartwell, W.T., C.R. Barrett, and S.R. Edwards, 2003:

Retracing the Past: The Austin and Reese River Transportation Company Toll Road. Nevada Archaeologist 20, in press.

Beck, C., S. Edwards, H. Drollinger, R. Jones and B. Holz, 2002:

Inventory of 26 Plowshare and Vela Uniform Projects with Potential Environmental Restoration Liabilities, FY 2002. Historical Research Report No. 010102-1, Division of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edwards, S.R. 1998:

A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for the TPK-49 Bypass Road Improvement, Nellis Air Force Range, Nye County, Nevada. Desert Research Institute, Quaternary Sciences Center, Report No. SR101597-2, Las Vegas.

Edwards, S.R. 1998:

A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for the TP2-1 CE Storage Area, Nellis Air Force Range, Nye County, Nevada. Desert Research Institute, Quaternary Sciences Center, Report No. SR101597-1, Las Vegas.

Edwards, S.R. 1998:

A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for the Proposed P-39 and P-40 Boresite Towers and Associated Underground Utility Lines, Tonopah Test Range, Nye County, Nevada. Desert Research Institute, Quaternary Sciences Center, Report No. SR091797-1, Las Vegas.

Edwards, S.R. 1997:

A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for the Proposed P80c Systems Site and Associated Underground Utility Lines and the P80 to P20 Fiber Optic Line, Tonopah Test Range, Nye County, Nevada. Desert Research Institute, Quaternary Sciences Center, Report No. SR091697-2, Las Vegas.

Edwards, S.R. 1997:

A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for a Proposed Sewer Line Between the P3c and P2 Facilities Tonopah Test Range, Nye County, Nevada. Desert Research Institute, Quaternary Sciences Center, Report No. SR091697-1, Las Vegas.