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In August, 1984. an old homestead site was located by Trapper Mine personnel in <br />Section 1, T5N, R91W. As this site fell within the permit boundary, Mariah Asso- <br />ciates was contracted to evaluate the find. A general site description and man- <br />agement recommendation follows: (See Part X of Appendix K for a detailed <br />description.) <br />Site number 5MF1960 <br />NW 1/4, NE 1/4, NE 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 1, T5N, R91W. The site appears to be <br />associated with homestead activities occurring no earlier than the 1920's. Fea- <br />tures of the site include possible remains of a foundation consisting of sand- <br />stone slabs, a pit which represents the beginnings of a well, a pile of sandstone <br />blocks and slabs, and a partially destroyed outhouse. Artifacts collected <br />include scraps of sheet metal, a five gallon can, and a wood- burning cook stove. <br />The site offers little potential for historical research, interpretation or pre- <br />servation. The site does not appear to meet criteria for the National Register <br />and no further work is recommended for this site. The Office of Surface Mining <br />and State Historical Preservation Officer concur with these recommendations (Part <br />X of Appendix K). <br />Trapper Mine personnel found another possible historical site in the fall of <br />1985. The site 5MF2253, is located in Section 35, T6N, R91W, within the permit <br />boundary. As a result, Nickens and Associates were contracted to evaluate this <br />find. Their detailed report and other correspondence concerning 5MF2253 are con- <br />tained in Appendix K, Part XI. A general site description and management recom- <br />mentation follows: <br />Site 5MF2253 <br />SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 35, T6N, R91W. The site is a natural <br />rock overhang in which a stone wall has been, built to apparently provide protec- <br />tion from winds. No artifacts or other cultural features were located. Appar- <br />ently the site may have begin used by a sheepherder while tending his flock. <br />The site does not appear to have potential to contribute to the local history of <br />the area and does not meet the criteria for the National Register. No further <br />work on this site is recommended. Correspondence from the State Historical Pre- <br />servation Officer (Part XI of Appendix K) concurs with this management <br />recommendation. <br />2 -591b REVISION Revised 8/86 <br />AP M?r � DATE <br />ryz"o <br />