A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance of Drill Pad U20ak, Pahute Mesa, Nye County, Nevada

Part of the Nellis Air Force Base (DRAFT) project

Author(s): Gregory H. Henton

Year: 1984

Summary

This project will entail the detonation of a nuclear device in a previously drilled hole. Ground disturbing activities at the site include the construction of a trailer pad and cable way located up to 1500 ft from the drill site in one direction. A potential crater area will also be roped off with a radius of about 1500 ft from the drill hole center. After the event, another pad wIII be constructed within the 1500 ft radius for a drill rig to conduct post shot sampling.

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A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance of Drill Pad U20ak, Pahute Mesa, Nye County, Nevada. Gregory H. Henton. 1984 ( tDAR id: 455841) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8455841

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Spatial Coverage

min long: -115.958; min lat: 35.98 ; max long: -114.458; max lat: 36.918 ;

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Contact(s): Nellis Air Force Base CRM Manager

Record Identifiers

Report No.(s): SR111684-1

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