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Limited-Results Archaeological Survey Form (Page 5 of 6) <br />VI. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES <br />27. Identify, record, and assess any cultural resources located within the potential area of effect. <br />VII. FIELD METHODS <br />28. Definitions: Site A site is a discrete locus of patterned human activity greater than 50 years of <br />age and consisting of five or more prehistoric artifacts with or without features or over 50 historic <br />artifacts with associated features. A single isolated hearth with no other associated artifacts or <br />features will also be recorded as a site. <br />IF An isolated find will be defined as less than five prehistoric artifacts or 49 historic <br />artifacts without associated features. Exceptions to this definition include: a single core reduction <br />event with a single core and associated reduction debitage; a single pot/bottle drop, where all the <br />shards are from a single vessel; or prospector pit with or without artifacts and no associated <br />historic structures or features. <br />29. Describe Survey Method: The 600 x 600 ft block was surveyed by one archaeologist walking <br />parallel transects spaced no more than 20 meters apart. A total of 8.2 acres was inventoried for <br />cultural resources. <br />VIII. RESULTS <br />30. List IFs if applicable. Indicate IF locations on the map completed for Part III. <br />A. Smithsonian Number: Description: <br />31. Using your professional knowledge of the region, why are there none or very limited <br />cultural remains in the project area? Is there subsurface potential? The project area is small in <br />size and there are many more desirable areas nearby (on ridge tops and adjacent to larger <br />drainages) that would lend themselves to usage by prehistoric and historic peoples. In fact, the <br />site density in surrounding areas is very high. There is a significant amount of soil deposition <br />along the survey parcel's north side, as evidenced in erosional cut banks next to a drainage of <br />Fish Creek. However, the ground surface in the survey parcel consists of disturbed cow pasture, <br />and modern use of the area may have obliterated the remains of any cultural resources. <br />References Cited <br />Tweto, Ogden <br />1979 Geologic Map of Colorado. U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, Colorado. <br />r