ʻIolani Kauhane, Uh-HIP Intern

Spatial Analysis of the Distribution of Outlying Features in the Vicinity of Ahu a ‘Umi

Project at Ahu a ‘Umi consisted of analyzing the spatial distribution of the outlying features surrounding Ahu a ‘Umi with in a 140 survey boundary that includes artifacts and feature structures. The focus of my project is on the outlying features of Ahu a ‘Umi Heiau, which include c- shapes, a u-shape, alignments, artifact scatters, cairns, caves, enclosures, hearths, a modified outcrop, mounds, pāhoehoe pits, platforms, quarries, shrines, a trail, uprights, walls, and extraction stones. GIS maps aid in determining settlement patterns of the outlying features and can help address question such as 1) What features are found in the area?; 2) What is the spatial distribution of different kinds of features?; and 3) Is there zoning patterning of working activities in the area surrounding Ahu a ‘Umi?