Abstract

A Class III intensive cultural resource survey was conducted on the 10 acres surrounding each of 39 shallow gas wells and on 100-ft R/W corridors for 23 access road segments designated for upgrading (road work areas). Two cultural sites were previously reported within the survey area, and nine sites and one isolate were found during the present survey. Three nonsignificant sites (24PR1664, 24PR1828, and 24PR1969) will be minimally affected by the proposed project, and no further work is recommended for them. One significant site, 24PR1974, is near a proposed drill location and has been staked for avoidance. Other cultural sites and materials are outside presently planned impact zones, and no further work is recommended for any other part of the project area at this time.