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In August, 1984, an old homestead site was located by Trapper Mine personnel in Section 1, TSN, R91 W. <br /> As this site fell within the permit boundary, Mariah Associates was contracted to evaluate the find. A general <br /> site description and management recommendation follows: (See Part X of Appendix K for a detailed <br /> description.) <br /> Site number 5MF1960 <br /> NW 1/4, NE 1/4, NE 1/4,SW 1/4,Section 1,TSN, R91 W. The site appears to be associated with homestead <br /> activities occurring no earlier than the 1920's. Features of the site include possible remains of a foundation <br /> consisting of sandstone slabs, a pit which represents the beginnings of a well, a pile of sandstone blocks <br /> and slabs, and a partially destroyed outhouse. Artifacts collected include scraps of sheet metal, a five <br /> gallon can, and a wood-burning cook stove. <br /> The site offers little potential for historical research, interpretation or preservation. The site does not appear <br /> to meet criteria for the National Register and no further work is recommended for this site. The Office of <br /> Surface Mining and State Historical Preservation Officer concur with these recommendations (Part X of <br /> Appendix K). <br /> Trapper Mine personnel found another possible historical site in the fall of 1985. The site 5MF2253, is <br /> located in Section 35, T6N, R91W, within the permit boundary. As a result, Nickens and Associates were <br /> contracted to evaluate this find. Their detailed report and other correspondence concerning 5MF2253 are <br /> contained in Appendix K, Part XI. A general site description and management recommendation follows: <br /> Site 5MF2253 <br /> SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 35, T6N, R91W. The site is a natural rock overhang in which a <br /> stone wall has been built to apparently provide protection from winds. No artifacts or other cultural features <br /> were located. Apparently the site may have been used by a sheepherder while tending his flock. <br /> The site does not appear to have potential to contribute to the local history of the area and does not meet <br /> the criteria for the National Register. No further work on this site is recommended. Correspondence from <br /> the State Historical Preservation Officer (Part XI of Appendix K) concurs with this management <br /> recommendation. <br /> -ZBvision: P-08 <br /> 2-591 b <br /> :'approved; <br />