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on terraces, on saddles, or on passes (no passes are • Located within this survey area). McNamara (1978) reported on one site, which was located on a sage flat in a drainage bottom. All three sites defined as campsites (5RT139, SRT142, and 5RT145) are located in immediate proximity to seasonally ave~ilable .water. Sites 5RT139 and SRT142 are Located adjacent to permanent water. Sites 5RT139 and 5RT142 are located below a small saddle, and 5RT142 is located on a valley floor. While the location of 5RT142 is similar to the site reported by McNamara (1978), the location of 5RT1..9 and 5RT145 is not similar to the reported sites from the area. Ward-Williams (1975) found sites to be located on saddles, but these sites are below the saddle. Proximity to a water source appears to be the unifying characteristic of site location in the area, as all reported campsites are near water. .- Unfortunately, it is impossible to discuss comparative ~' locations of Limited activity sites. Definitions of what is a campsite and what is a limited activity site have either not been explicit or have been different in every case discussed. Concerning 5RT147, all evidence indicates that biface manufacture was the function of this site. Most situations are not as clear. By using Arthur's (1977) definition requiring the presence of "domestic artifacts" or features in a campsite, SRT139 and 5RT145 would not be considered campsites. In a broader sense, evidence has been found of pre- historic utilization of the study area. This evidence has taken the form of campsites, lithic manufacture sites, and isolated artifacts. Two portions of the sequence of lithic tool manufacture are absent: evidence of raw material procurement, and ground stone manufacture. Other activities that almost certainly took place include • 36