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Criterion d. Criterion d indicates that if a resource has potential to yield <br />scientific data about past lifeways, it is significant. <br />Evaluation of Research <br />Previous research in the area has presented data that suggests a low <br />overall site density. Our survey provides similar results. <br />Recommendations <br />No further work is recommended for the isolated find, 5RT709. Concerning <br />5RT118, we feel the site is significant and has potential to contribute to our <br />understanding of prehistoric lifeways in the Colorado Mountains. We recommend <br />a two phased effort to first test the site and fully document the rock art, then <br />if needed, implement a mitigation plan. <br />This first phase of testing will involve both photographic documentation <br />of the rock art and three to four subsurface test pits on the slope below the <br />rock art panel. The rock art will be photographed with color and black-and- <br />white film. The test pits will be placed to gain information on the two burned <br />rock clusters end the area between the two burned rock clusters. <br />If the subsurface testing yields substantial evidence for prehistoric <br />resources, a mitigation plan will need to be implemented. The mitigation plan <br />will be written after the testing and will be based upon the testing results. <br />If subsurface testing does not yield substantial remains no additional work will <br />be required. <br />References Cited <br />Avazian, Brian <br />1985 Texaco USA Seismic Line X85-40-19. Ms. on file, Bureau of Land <br />Management, Craig District Office, Craig, CO. <br />Grady, James <br />1984 Northtaest Colorado Prehistoric Content. Colorado Historical Society, <br />Denver. <br />Guthrie, Mark R., Powys Cadd, Renee Johnson, and Joseph J. Lischka <br />1984 Colorado Mountains Prehistoric Context. Colorado Historical Society, <br />Denver. <br />Husband, Michael B. <br />1984 Colorado Plateau Country Historic Context. Colorado Historical <br />Society, Denver. <br />Harrison, Cheryl A. <br />1990 Cultural Resource Survey of the 9-10 Dry Creek Unit. Ms. on file, <br />Bureau of Land Management, Craig District Office, Craig, CO. <br />