This post describes an ongoing investigation into the archaeological resources of Rhode Island.

The network of stone walls that criss-cross the state of Rhode Island is an enduring reminder of human ingenuity, labor, and perseverance. These features, included under the term “stone domain,” are important to the fields of environmental conservation, ecology, and historical preservation. To better understand these networks, and the technologies employed in their delineation, a refined methodology was developed and applied to high-resolution Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data.

I began this project as a graduate student at the University of Rhode Island. At the time, I was interested in finding a practical application for remote sensing data. A statewide LiDAR dataset was due to be released in the Fall of 2023, and I wanted to take advantage of its resolution as much as I was technically capable of doing. In this way, I began to think about how I would use this dataset in a way that people outside of academia could appreciate.

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For a fullscreen version, click this link. Made using Leaflet through QGIS. All data is created and maintained by the author.

This project was the capstone research of my Master’s degree program at the University of Rhode Island. Data described on this page will be updated. Last update: 24 May 2024 @ 8:58 PM by Elliot Vosburgh.