During the fall of 2007, archaeologists at the University of Montana are processing artifacts recovered from the latest excavations of Cedar Creek's Chinese features. These artifacts will be used to help illustrate the history of the Chinese in the area, and how they lived their daily lives. Archaeologists recovered an additional thousand artifacts during a three-day excavation in August of 2007. The results of these artifacts will be compiled into an excavation report, and will be incorporated into a public presentation at the Montana History Conference and at Superior, MT.

Univeristy of Montana Students, Katie Baumler and Kassy Marjerrison processing China Gulch artifacts

Currently, the Forest Service and the University of Montana are preparing a joint fieldwork project at Cedar Creek during the summer of 2008. This will be a Passport in Time project, with University of Montana advanced field school students, and efforts will focus on clearing brush for defensible space around the features, creating an interpretive trail and signage, and additional archaeological excavation and survey. If you are interested in joining the project please do not hesitate to contact one of the lead investigators located on the "Contact Us" page, and keep visiting the Passport in Time.

Chinese U-Shaped Rock Hearth, Cedar Creek 1995

Same Chinese U-Shaped Rock Hearth, Cedar Creek 2005

Second Chinese U-Shaped Rock Hearth, Cedar Creek 2007

Completed Funs Tray 1995 Excavations

Funs Tray Blank 1995 Excavations