Earth and Space Science Project Abstract
THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE MAP OF THE GOSSMAN FARM IN ZWINGLE, IOWA
Presenters:
R. Kyle Buchman, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; kyleman@imsa.edu
Jessica D'Souza, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora IL 60506; jessica@imsa.edu
Erin Leindecker, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora IL 60506; nire@imsa.edu
Chelsea Lynn, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; drlynn@imsa.edu
Annie Park, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; blurgrrl@imsa.edu
Jennifer Poulsen, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; baobob@imsa.edu
Molly Punke, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; safie@imsa.edu
Soumya Venkiteswaran, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road,
Aurora, IL 60506; toum@imsa.edu
Mentor:
David Gossman, Gossman Consulting, Inc., 45W962 Plank Road, Hampshire, IL 60140
Abstract:
The purpose of this project has been to create a comprehensive map of the Gossman farm in Zwingle, Iowa, to allow future students of this mentorship to familiarize themselves with the geographic and historical features of the farm. The information we used has been taken from historical maps, topographical maps, and aerial photos. We also survey the farm to map locations of archaeological sites and historical features by comparisons with other known locations as well as Global Positioning System coordinates. Compiling this information will provide a means for locating areas requiring further investigation as well as future archaeological dig sites.