National and State Register
Talus Village
La Plata County
Talus Village is one of only three excavated Basketmaker II sites in Colorado, and the extent of wood preservation at the site allowed for the first complete understanding of Basketmaker II pithouse construction.
The site is associated with Earl Morris, a pioneer of Southwestern archaeology, who was one of the first professional archaeologists to conduct scientific research in the Durango area. His work at Talus Village in 1940 marked the end of his site excavation career.
State Register
Address
Durango vicinity
Site Number
5LP.4223