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1 xESULTs A total of thirteen spring/pond azeas were visited (Table 3; Figure 4). Four of these azeas (#3,8,10, 13) were found to lie outside of the Jumbo Mountain Tract study area and one (R. 1 Wilcox No. 2) could not be found. Four of the azeas (#4,5,9,12) contained no cultural resources. Four of the azeas contained historic cultural resources (#1,2,6,7). In all cases the springs and/or ponds were small. Ground visibility was poor due to dense grass and leaf fall throughout the study azea. ' A total of six historic sites and one isolated fmd were recorded during this study (Figure 5). A brief summary of these resources follows. Site documentation forms may be found in Appendix A. i 5DL996 ' Site SDL996 is a possible homestead associated with Jumbo Mountain Spring No. 2. The site contains five features. Features 1 and 2 aze small collapsed outbuildings constructed of logs and measuring 9' z 12' and 5' x 5' respectively. Feature 3 is a collapsed log cabin measuring 15' x 15'. The interiors of all three buildings/structures are overgrown with weeds, shrubs, and aspens. Window openings exist in Feature 3. Door openings aze found in all three structures. Feature 4 is the spring and associated stock tanks (two). Feature 5 is a light metal debris scatter associated with Feature 3. Two fragmentary automobile parts lie on the southeast side of the site neaz the two track road. The Decker Homestead, named after Robert E. and Eula Decker, was an early ranch in the region. The abandoned homestead bas little integrity and no potential to provide additional information. The site is not associated with any events that have made a significant contribution to the theme of Cattle and Livestock Ranches and Associated Features (1881-1944). There is no evidence of sub-surface cultural deposits. 5DL997 Site SDL997 is associated with Jumbo Spring No. 6. The site contains three features. Feature 1 is an animal pen (13.5' x 12', 3.5' high) constructed from small diameter logs with a collapsed gable surrounded by a pole fence. The structure is subdivided into two sections. The sections aze oriented E/W, each with a small door opening on the east face. Feature 2 is an earthen dam, pond, and Jumbo Spring No. 6. The spring itself has a small rock collar azound it as if it were once used as a well. The dam appeazs to have been constructed using heavy equipment. Feature 2 measures approximately 114'x60'. A wooden frame of unknown function lies partially buried on the south side of the pond. Feature 3 is a concentration of metal fragmenu ' measuring 27' x 7.5' and consists of a portion of a bed frame, five unidentifiable metal fragments, 3 stove fragments, and part of a farm implement. 18