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• <br />sites, or d) Loci exhibiting ground stone and flake stone in association. <br />An isolate refers to one or more culturally modified objects not found in the context <br />of a site as defined above. Note that this definition makes no reference to an absolute <br />quantitative standard for the site /isolate distinction. For example: a) A discrete concentration <br />of flakes from the same material regardless of the number of artifacts present likely <br />represents a single, random event and is properly designated as an isolate, or b) Similarly, a <br />ceramic pot bust is to be recorded as an isolate, regardless of the number of sherds that <br />remain. <br />All cultural resources that qualified as sites, such as prehistoric open camps, lithic <br />scatters, occupied overhangs /rockshelters, and evidence of historic occupation and use were <br />recorded and evaluated for determining eligibility for nomination to the National Register of <br />Historic Places (NRHP) as they were encountered to standards set by the BLM and the <br />OAHP. <br />Data collection was conducted by mapping of observed artifacts, artifact <br />concentrations, and features using a BLM certified Trimble Geo XT unit in conjunction with <br />USGS quadrangle maps that incorporated a 1000m grid. Photographs were taken at each site <br />that included general views and photographs of specific artifacts and features when <br />warranted. Field notes were taken, including descriptions of the cultural manifestations, <br />vegetation, and soils. Field notes and photo negatives are on file at Grand River Institute, <br />while the photographs have been submitted to the BLM -WRFO. Collected artifacts will be <br />curated at the Museum of Western Colorado. <br />Study Findings <br />This portion of the report presents a discussion of site significance evaluation and <br />provides a general description of the revisited and newly- recorded sites. The field conditions <br />were poor. Dense vegetation and steep slopes made the survey difficult, however, as <br />expected, cultural resources were encountered. The files search identified three previously <br />recorded sites (5DT93, 5DT94, and 5DT95) within the inventory area. These were <br />reevaluated as was 5DT1538 (previously recorded outside the present project area, but <br />reevaluated at the request of the OAHP). In addition, two sites (5DT1795.1 and 5DT1796) <br />and two isolated finds (5DT 1797 and 5DT 1798) were newly recorded. Detailed information <br />for the resources is provided in Appendix B: Cultural Resources Location Data and OAHP <br />Site Forms. The UTM data for the cultural resources is found in Table B -1. Figure B -1 in <br />that appendix is a map that shows the newly recorded cultural resources in relation to the <br />project area. <br />Site Significance <br />The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) directs federal agencies to <br />4 <br />