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recorded and evaluated for determining eligibility for nomination to the NRNP 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 />Carl Conner (Principal Investigator), Curtis Martin, Lucas Piontkowski, and Holly <br />Shelton were responsible for the fieldwork, which was performed between the 5h and the 19`' <br />of May 2014. The land is privately owned; there were no restrictions due to private land <br />boundaries. The inventory was limited by heavy ground cover. Transitional Zone brush and <br />grasses obscured 80 to 90% of the ground (Plate 1). As a result of the intensive inspection <br />one historic site (5MF319) and three segments of historic trails (5MF7402.1, 5MF7402.2, <br />and 5MF7566.1) were revisited. Additionally, four prehistoric sites, 5MF7691, 5MF7692, <br />5MF7794, and 5MF7795 were newly recorded. These resources are described below and <br />location data (available in the BLM and OAHP copies only) is provided in Appendix A: <br />OAHP Site and Isolated Find Forms. <br />Plate 1. Sample view of vegetation within project area. <br />17 <br />