Forensic Landscape AnalysIs
This study examines blast piles in the East Quarry on Kelleys Island, Ohio, through a georeferenced size distribution analysis of blasted limestone blocks along a south-north transect. It also investigates glacially transported stones within the quarry, building on a previous inventory of glacial stone clusters. Observations reveal the quarry’s operational history and decision-making strategies, including evidence of intentional sorting of glacial stones. Using Hexagon Split Desktop for image analysis, size distribution data clarifies quarrying techniques, including the spatial concentration of effort and clearing directionality. Findings underscore the utility of size distribution in reconstructing quarry operations and contribute to understanding the site’s historical and geological context.
