BURLESON, RICHARD

Richard Burleson specializes in archaeological surveying and mapping services, delivering precise geospatial data collection and documentation to support cultural resource management. His technical expertise includes non-invasive site assessment, topographic surveying, GIS-based mapping, and archaeological documentation protocols aligned with Section 106 and NHPA compliance requirements. He provides field-ready survey systems and high-resolution spatial datasets that enable federal agencies to identify, evaluate, and mitigate impacts to historic and prehistoric resources, particularly in sensitive or federally managed landscapes. His work emphasizes accuracy, regulatory adherence, and integration of field data into digital cultural resource management platforms. His primary agency engagement is with the Department of Health and Human Services, where he has delivered archaeological services under the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering. This relationship indicates a focus on site investigations tied to HHS-operated facilities, research centers, or federally funded projects requiring cultural resource clearance. The work supports environmental review processes and ensures compliance with federal preservation mandates, suggesting a niche in supporting public health infrastructure with cultural heritage due diligence. His industry focus centers on NAICS 541370—surveying and mapping services excluding geophysical methods—specifically applied to archaeological contexts. This positions him as a specialized provider in cultural resource management rather than general land surveying, serving federal environmental and heritage compliance needs. He operates within the niche of archaeological field services, distinguishing himself through targeted deliverables that meet federal historic preservation standards. Richard Burleson operates as a sole proprietorship (Entity Structure 2J) with no federal certifications on record. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his geographic presence supports field operations across the Southwest, a region rich in archaeological resources and federal land management activity. He is positioned as a nimble, independent contractor offering specialized survey and documentation services to federal agencies requiring culturally informed geospatial expertise.