Cultural Resources of the Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and Shivwits Plateau Regions Cultural Resources of the Southern Nevada & Northern Arizona Regions Steph Velasquez [email protected]
Cultural Resources of the Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and Shivwits Plateau Regions Cultural Resources of the Southern Nevada & Northern Arizona Regions Steph.
Dec 18, 2015
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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]
Types of Cultural Resources
Rock Art
Intaglios / “Geoglyphs”
Cultural Features
Artifact Scatters
Traditional Cultural Properties
Rock Art Occurs as panels and galleries on overhangs,
entrenched wash slopes and canyon walls…
Rock Art, continued Occurs as boulders and small outcrops within open
desert settings and along ephemeral washes
Rock Art : Concerns
Sooting Spalling Exfoliation Paint
Flaking Staining
Rock Art : Considerations
Temperatures Smoke Retardant, foams, water
Intaglios (Geoglyphs) Patterns worn into desert pavement through repeated
use, often associated with ceremonial practices
Intaglios, continued
Obliteration Decompaction
Concerns:
Considerations:
Ground disturbance Erosion / Loss of desert varnish
Cultural Features: Prehistoric Ruins
Pit Houses & Pueblos
Rock Shelters
Roasting Pits
Cultural Features: Historic Structures
Cultural Features : Concerns
Direct Impacts Indirect Impacts
Fuel Loading Fuel Breaks Air & Ground Shows
Cultural Resources : Considerations
Artifact Scatters
Lithic Tools & Groundstone
Historic Artifacts
Prehistoric Ceramics
Artifact Scatters : Considerations
Fire Intensity Residency Time Fuel Loading Thermal Shock Ground Disturbance
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
Traditional Cultural Property: Considerations
Seek Local Insight Regarding Presence of These Property Types
Initiate Consultation if Necessary
Review TCP’s qualifications
Chemical Warfare : Considerations
Retardants Foams Gels
O God! Can I not grasp Them with a tighter clasp?O God! Can I not saveOne from the pitiless wave?
- Edgar Allan Poe
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