Cultural Resources of the Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and Shivwits Plateau Regions
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Cultural Resources of the Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and Shivwits
Plateau Regions
Cultural Resources of the Southern Nevada
& Northern Arizona Regions
Steph [email protected]
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Types of Cultural Resources
Rock Art
Intaglios / “Geoglyphs”
Cultural Features
Artifact Scatters
Traditional Cultural Properties
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Rock Art Occurs as panels and galleries on overhangs,
entrenched wash slopes and canyon walls…
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Rock Art, continued Occurs as boulders and small outcrops within open
desert settings and along ephemeral washes
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Rock Art : Concerns
Sooting Spalling Exfoliation Paint
Flaking Staining
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Rock Art : Considerations
Temperatures Smoke Retardant, foams, water
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Intaglios (Geoglyphs) Patterns worn into desert pavement through repeated
use, often associated with ceremonial practices
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Intaglios, continued
Obliteration Decompaction
Concerns:
Considerations:
Ground disturbance Erosion / Loss of desert varnish
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Cultural Features: Prehistoric Ruins
Pit Houses & Pueblos
Rock Shelters
Roasting Pits
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Cultural Features: Historic Structures
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Cultural Features : Concerns
Direct Impacts Indirect Impacts
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Fuel Loading Fuel Breaks Air & Ground Shows
Cultural Resources : Considerations
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Artifact Scatters
Lithic Tools & Groundstone
Historic Artifacts
Prehistoric Ceramics
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Artifact Scatters : Considerations
Fire Intensity Residency Time Fuel Loading Thermal Shock Ground Disturbance
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Traditional Cultural PropertyA property that is associated with cultural practices or beliefs of a living community that are rooted in that community’s history or are important in maintaining
the continuing cultural identity of the community (Nevada State Historic Preservation Office).
Spirit Mountain, Nevada
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Traditional Cultural Property: Considerations
Seek Local Insight Regarding Presence of These Property Types
Initiate Consultation if Necessary
Review TCP’s qualifications
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Chemical Warfare : Considerations
Retardants Foams Gels
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- Edgar Allan Poe