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that is exposed on the surface. Although apparently intentionally beaten with a heavy object <br />in an attempt to close the opening, it is still partially open. A pebble dropped into the hole <br />failed to result in an impact sound either of water or otherwise. The casing measures 5" in <br />diameter and extends about 2'/2" above the ground surface. <br />About half way between the well casing and Trash Concentration B a large, modern, <br />game -hanging rack has been erected, consisting of two vertical, peeled -log poles measuring <br />approximately F in diameter and I F tall set into the ground approximately 11' apart. These <br />are capped by a 17' long ridge pole suspended from the vertical poles using iron straps and <br />bolts. The ridge pole runs east -west. <br />Southwest of the hanging rack is a modern, presently maintained, two -hole privy or <br />outhouse. Near the center of the western concentration of features was noted a live tree with <br />two 2" x 4" boards nailed to the lower trunk with several additional pieces of lumber resting <br />on the ground surface. <br />Archival research found a single land patent filed by John Foster in 1924 within the <br />same area as the site. No direct association between Foster and the site could be made. No <br />additional information pertaining to the history of the site was found. A two -track road runs <br />through the southern portion of the site. <br />Evaluation and Management Recommendations <br />The site retains Location, as the sheep corrals remain where originally constructed. <br />The site lacks integrity of Materials and Workmanship, as there are few artifacts of historic <br />significance, and the historic features have been maintained with modern materials. The site <br />has been intruded with modern features (game -hanging rack and privy) that have <br />compromised the site's integrity of Design, Setting and Feeling. The site could not be <br />directly linked to a significant person or time period in history, and therefore lacks <br />Association. <br />The site does not convey historical significance. It no longer provides a historic sense <br />of a sheep ranch from the early to mid 20th century (Criterion A). It was not associated with <br />the lives of persons significant in our past (Criterion B). The site has experienced <br />disturbance from modern use and no longer exhibits distinctive characteristics of a specific <br />time period or individual (Criterion C) . The site is unlikely to yield additional information <br />important to history (Criterion D), and is therefore field evaluated as not eligible for inclusion <br />on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and no further work is recommended. <br />23 <br />