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features such as hearths are to be designated as sites, even though they may represent a single <br />event, due to the interpretable function of such utilization and the potential for chronometric <br />and economic data recovery, b) Single rock art panels are to be designated as sites due to the <br />interpretable nature of such an event and the potential diagnostic value of the motif, c) <br />Isolated human burials; or d) Loci exhibiting ground stone and flaked stone in association. <br />An isolate refers to one or more culturally modified objects not found in the context <br />of a site as defined above. Note that this definition makes no reference to an absolute <br />quantitative standard for the site isolate distinction. For example: a) A discrete concentration <br />of flakes from the same material regardless of the number of artifacts present likely <br />represents a single, random event and is properly designated as an isolate; or b) A ceramic <br />pot bust is to be recorded as an isolate, regardless of the number of sherds that remain. <br />All cultural resources that qualify as sites, such as prehistoric open camps, lithic <br />scatters, occupied overhangs/rock shelters, and evidence of historic occupation, were <br />recorded and evaluated for determining eligibility for nomination to the NRHP as they were <br />encountered according to standards set by the BLM and the SHPO. <br />Data collection was conducted by the mapping of observed artifacts, artifact <br />concentrations, and features using a Trimble GeoXT GPS (accuracy is submeter) unit in <br />conjunction with USGS 7.5 minute series quadrangle maps that incorporated a 1000m grid. <br />Field notes were taken, including descriptions of the cultural manifestations, vegetation, and <br />soils. Digital photos were also taken and include site overviews and specific features and /or <br />artifacts if present. No artifacts were collected. <br />STUDY FINDINGS <br />Curtis Martin and Holly Shelton were responsible for the fieldwork, which was <br />performed between the 25`h of June and the 3rd of July 2013. Carl Conner (Principal <br />Investigator) oversaw the project. The land is privately owned; there were no restrictions due <br />to private land boundaries. Weather conditions during the project were good, with sunny <br />days and comfortable temperatures. The inventory was limited by heavy ground cover. <br />Transitional Zone brush and grasses obscured 80 to 90% of the ground (Plate 1). As a result <br />of the intensive inspection, two sites, 5MF7727 and 5MF7728 were newly recorded. <br />Additionally, a segment of the previously recorded site 5MF7402.1 was revisited and <br />assigned a new segment number, 5MF7402.2. These resources are described below and <br />location data (available in the BLM and OAHP copies only) is provided in Appendix A on <br />Figure A-1, a 7.5' quadrangle map, that shows the resources in relation to the proposed <br />project; and in Table A-1, which lists the resources UTM locations. Additional detailed <br />information is provided in the attached OAHP Resource Forms, also in Appendix A. <br />17 <br />