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Limited-Results Cultural Resource Survey Form (page 3 of 3) V. LITERATURE REVIEW (continued) 25. Known Cultural Resources In the project area: None In the general region: _Sixteen cultural resources have been recorded in the vicinity and are listed on the attached table. Additionally, overviews of the prehistory and history of the region are provided in the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists publications "Colorado Prehistory: A Context for the Northern Colorado River Basin" (Reed & Metcalf 1999), and "Colorado History: A Context for Historical Archaeology (Church et al. 2007). 26. Expected Results: No significant resources were expected because of the distance to a permanent water source in area and the disturbed nature of the project area. VI. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES 27. The purpose of the study was to identify and record all cultural remains over 50 years old within the area of potential impact, to assess their significance and eli ibility to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and make recommendations concerning management. If possible, the remains will add to our understanding of the prehistory and historv of the region. VII. FIELD METHODS Site: A site is the locus of previous human activity (50 year minimum) at which the preponderance of evidence • suggests either a one-time use or repeated use overtime or multiple classes of activities For example: a) Isolated thermal features such as hearths are to be designated as sites, due to the interpretable function of such utilization and the potential for chronometric and economic data of recovery, b)Single element rock art ap nels are to be designated as sites due to the interpretable nature of such an event and the potential diagnostic value of the motif, c) Similarly, isolated human burials are to be designated as sites or d) Loci exhibiting ground stone and flake stone in association. IF: An isolate refers to one or more culturally modified objects not found in the context of a site as defined above. Note that this definition makes no reference to an absolute auantitative standard for the site/isolate distinction. For example: a) A discrete concentration of flakes from the same material regardless of the number of artifacts present likely represents a single random event and is properly designated as in isolate , or b) Similarly, a ceramic pot bust is to be recorded as an isolate regardless of the number of sherds that remain. 29. Describe Survey Method: A 100 percent pedestrian cultural resources survey of the linear routes was made by three archaeologists walking a series of parallel transects spaced atl5-meter intervals to cover corridors 7-60m (200 feet wide). There were no limitations to the survev work. VIII. RESULTS 30. List IFs if applicable. Indicate IF locations on the map completed for Part III. A. Smithsonian Number: Description: 31. Using your professional knowledge of the region, why are there none or very limited cultural . remains in the project area? Is there subsurface potential? The area lacks shelter and has been disturbed over the years by modern hunting activities. There is no subsurface potential.