Post on 18-Dec-2015
Cultural Resources of the Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and Shivwits
Plateau Regions
Cultural Resources of the Southern Nevada
& Northern Arizona Regions
Steph VelasquezStephanie_Velasquez@partner.nps.gov
Types of Cultural Resources
Rock Art
Intaglios / “Geoglyphs”
Cultural Features
Artifact Scatters
Traditional Cultural Properties
Rock Art, continued Occurs as boulders and small outcrops within open
desert settings and along ephemeral washes
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
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