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Limited-Results Cultural Resource Survey Form <br />(page 3 of 3) <br /> V. LITERATURE REVIEW (continued) <br />25. Known Cultural Resources <br />In the project area: Prehistoric isolate 5MF.1146, three pieces of debitage, collected, and not eligible was <br />recorded within the area on Figure 1 in 1980. <br />In the general region: Numerous previously recorded cultural resources are located within a mile of the study <br />areas (see Tables 3 and 4, attached). <br />26. Expected Results: Due to the heavy vegetation cover expectations for prehistoric and historic resources were <br />considered low. <br /> VI. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES <br />27. The purpose of the study was to identify and record all cultural remains over 50 years old within the area of <br />potential impact, to assess their significance and eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), <br />and make recommendations concerning management. If possible, the remains will add to our understanding <br />of the prehistory and history of the region. <br />VII. FIELD METHODS <br />28. Definitions: Site: A site is the locus of previous human activity (50 year minimum) at which the <br />preponderance of evidence suggests either a one-time use or repeated use overtime, or multiple classes of <br />activities. For example: a) Isolated thermal features such as hearths are to be designated as sites, due to the <br />interpretable function of such utilization and the potential for chronometric and economic data of recovery, b) <br />Single element rock art panels are to be designated as sites due to the interpretable nature of such an event and <br />the potential diagnostic value of the motif, c) Similarly, isolated human burials are to be designated as sites, or <br />d) Loci exhibiting ground stone and flake stone in association. IF: An isolate refers to one or more culturally <br />modified objects not found in the context of a site as defined above. Note that this definition makes no reference <br />to an absolute 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 represents a single, random <br />event and is properly designated as in isolate, or b) Similarly, a ceramic pot bust is to be recorded as an isolate, <br />regardless of the number of sherds that remain. <br />29. Describe Survey Method: A 100 percent pedestrian cultural resources survey of the three areas totaling103 <br />acres was made by two archaeologists walking a series of parallel transects spaced at 15-meter intervals. The <br />survey was limited by heavy, thick ground cover and previous surface disturbance. <br /> VIII. RESULTS <br />30. List IFs if applicable. Indicate IF locations on the map completed for Part III. <br /> A. Smithsonian Number: 5MF.11087 Description: Mano <br />31. Using your professional knowledge of the region, why are there none or very limited cultural <br /> remains in the project area? Is there subsurface potential? <br />Heavy, thick Transitional Zone brush and prior brush removal of portions of the area on Figure 1 limited the <br />inventory. Likewise, prior agricultural ground disturbing activities limited the inventory in the areas on Figure <br />2. Additionally, the entire area in Figure 1 slopes to the north and is north facing. There is no apparent subsurface <br />potential for the presence of cultural resources. No further work is recommended. <br />Reference: <br />USDA NRCS <br />2023 Moffat County Area, Colorado (CO686). Electronic source, www.websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov accessed <br />April 27, 2023