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Limited -Results Archaeological Survey Form (Page 3 of 3) III. LITERATURE REVIEW (continued) 25. Known Cultural Resources - In the project area: None In the general region (summarize): Two sites, one isolated find (IF), and one isolated feature, were previously recorded within Section 36 (outside of the current proiect area). The sites consist of 5LP.1418, the Tipotsch Mine recorded in 1985. and 5LP.197, a possible multicomponent site recorded in 1976. The Tipotsch Mine was determined not eligible for the National Register of Historical Places (NRNP) and no determination of eligibility is listed for 5LP.197 the multicomponent site. The isolated feature. 5LP.7831, consists of a historic trash dump recorded in 1985. The site is considered not eligible for the NRHP. The isolated find. 5LP.7830, consists of two prehistoric stone tools and is also considered not eligible for the NRHP. 26. Expected Results: Results were expected to be limited, based on the file search. VI. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 27. To locate, record, and evaluate any prehistoric and historic cultural resources in the proposed project area. VII. FIELD METHODS 28. Definitions: Site A discrete locus of patterned human activity areater than 50 years of aae and consistina of 10 or more artifacts, with or without features. IF One artifact, or very few artifacts, that do not represent patterned behavior. 29. Describe Survey Method: This investigation was a Class III. 100 percent, pedestrian survey of the project area. Two SWCA archaeologists completed the pedestrian survey by walking parallel transects spaced approximately 15 m (50 feet) apart. The total surveyed area was 9 acres, which encompassed the nine proposed drill hole locations. Mapping was conducted with a handheld Trimble global positioning system (GPS) unit. VIII. RESULTS 30. List IFs if applicable. Indicate IF locations on the map completed for Part III. A. Smithsonian Number: 5LP10542 Description: Isolated Find One IF was identified near proposed drill hole CO -14-4. The IF consists of two fragments of aqua bottle plass. The fragments measured 3.5 X 2.5 X 0.5 cm and 5 X 2 x 0.5 cm. The largest appears to be a bottle base with maker's mark `857." See map below for location. 31. Using your professional knowledge of the region, why are there none or very limited cultural remains in the project area? The overall small area of the survey and the rugged terrain most likely account for the lack of cultural remains observed. Is there subsurface potential? Buried cultural remains are unlikely in this erosional environment. King II Appendix 3 (3 )