A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance of Sample Unit UNL V 122, Pahute and Rainier Mesas, Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada
Summary
The survey included archaeological investigations of a 436 x 1600 m, 70.63 hectares (174.54 acres) area of the NTS in which four sites were located (Figure 2). One site, 26NY1408, is a large lithic source outcrop (approximately 32 hectares) consisting of white chalcedony. A second site, 26NY7847, consists of two rock and brush windbreak structures with two associated rock caches and 10 lithic artifacts. Site 26NY7846 is an isolated artifact of white chalcedony and site 26NY7848 is an isolated artifact of pink chert. Further investigations at these sites wIII include data recovery, testing, and possible excavation as outlined in the Long Range Study Plan.
Cite this Record
A Class III Cultural Resources Reconnaissance of Sample Unit UNL V 122, Pahute and Rainier Mesas, Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada. Robert Jones. Desert Research Institute. 1991 ( tDAR id: 455927) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8455927
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Keywords
Site Name
26NY1408
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26NY7846
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26NY7847
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26NY7848
Site Type
Artifact Scatter
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Isolated Artifact
Investigation Types
Reconnaissance / Survey
Geographic Keywords
Clark (County)
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Dead Horse Flat QUAD 7.5'
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Gold Flat
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
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Nevada (State / Territory)
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Nye (County)
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Pahute Mesa
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United States of America (Country)
Spatial Coverage
min long: -117.728; min lat: 36.054 ; max long: -114.082; max lat: 38.36 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Nellis Air Force Base CRM Manager
Record Identifiers
Report No.(s): SR070991-2
File Information
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