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~~ <br />• indications of cultural materials or features, and particular attention was given to areas of potential <br />deposition and areas of enhanced surface visibility such as road cuts, erosion cuts, blow-outs, game trails <br />and animal burrows. The new access corridor was inspected using zig-zag transects to cover a corridor <br />approximately 50 feet (15 meters) wide. As with the pad locations, stands of large trees or dense brush <br />were not closely inspected unless the geologist indicated that this vegetation would have to be removed. <br />For this access corridor, dense stands of large trees restricted the possible route that could be followed. <br />The flagged corridor follows a 'path of least resistance' with the fewest large trees that need to be <br />removed. <br />Access routes along existing trails were followed out, but systematic intensive survey was not <br />undertaken. Spot inspections were made of areas that appeared favorable for the location of cultural <br />resources or that might require minor improvements. Nearby trees were also scanned for evidence of <br />aspen art or peeled bark. Areas chosen for spot inspections included high flats, open meadows, and <br />terraces or benches along drainages. <br />Results and Management Recommendations <br />Although vegetation cover was highly variable, and sometimes locally dense, visibility was <br />generally adequate for the location and identification of cultural resources. No cultural resources were <br />found within the survey areas. Therefore, cuRural resource clearance is recommended. <br />• <br />U <br />4 <br />