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Northeast Center of the
California Historical Resources
Information System
BUTTE GLENN LASSEN MODOC PLUMAS SHASTA
SIERRA SISKIYOU SUTTER TEHAMA TRINITY
1074 East Ave., Suite F
Chico CA 95928
Phone (530) 898-6256
neinfocntr@csuchico.edu
August 10, 2021 Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965
Attn: Tristan Weems I.C. File # L21-8 Project Review
RE: Entler Subdivision T21N, R2E, Section 6 (APN 040-040-001) USGS Chico (1978) 7.5’ & Chico (1949) 15' quadrangle maps
17.6 acres (Butte County)
Dear Mr. Weems, In response to your request, a project review for the project cited above was conducted by examining the official maps and records for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County.
RESULTS: Prehistoric Resources: According to our records, no sites of this type have been recorded within or adjacent to the project area. In addition, no resources of this type have been recorded within the
¼-mile vicinity. The project area is located in a boundary region utilized by Konkow populations.
Unrecorded prehistoric cultural resources may be located in the project area. Historic Resources: According to our records, no sites of this type have been recorded within or adjacent to the project area. In addition, no resources of this type have been recorded within the
¼-mile vicinity. Unrecorded historic resources may be located in the project area.
Historic Properties: According to our records, no sites of this type have been recorded within or adjacent to the project area. However, one resource of this type has been recorded within the ¼-mile vicinity. Unrecorded historic resources may be located in the project area.
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The USGS Chico (1978) 7.5’ & Chico (1949) 15' quadrangle maps indicate archaeologically
sensitive regions within the project area such as structures, foundations and a railroad. A secondary
highway, roads, structures, and foundations are located in the general project vicinity. Previous Archaeological Investigations: According to our records, portions within the project area have not been surveyed for cultural resources. Two large overview studies also encompass
the project area.
Literature Search: The official records and maps for archaeological sites and surveys in Butte County were reviewed. Also reviewed: National Register of Historic Places-Listed Properties and Determined Eligible Properties (2012); Built Environment Resource Directory (2019);
California Register of Historical Resources (2012); California Points of Historical Interest
(2012); California Inventory of Historic Resources (1976); California Historical Landmarks (2012); Gold Districts of California – Bulletin 193 (2005); Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8, California (1978); and Historic Spots in California (2002).
RECOMMENDATIONS: Based upon the above information and the local topography, and regional history, the project is located in an area considered to be moderately sensitive for prehistoric, protohistoric, and historic
cultural resources. Konkow populations used the local region for seasonal and/or permanent
settlement, as well as for the gathering of plants, roots, seeds, domestic materials, and hunting seasonal game. Historically, Euro-Americans possibly utilized the region for farming, mining, and transportation opportunities.
Therefore, because portions of the project area have not been previously surveyed, and because the
previous surveys are more than ten years old, we recommend that a professional archaeologist be contacted to conduct a cultural resources review of the project area. The consultant can offer recommendations for avoidance and protection of previously recorded as well as any newly identified resources. In addition, any existing structures should be evaluated for potential historical significance.
The project archaeologist will be able to offer recommendations for the preservation of or mitigation
of effects on any cultural resources encountered as a result of field survey. A list of qualified consultants is available online at www.chrisinfo.org. The project archaeologist should also contact the appropriate local Native American representatives
for information regarding traditional cultural properties that may be located within project boundaries
for which we have no records. The Native American Heritage Commission should be contacted at (916) 373-3710 for information regarding Native American representatives in the vicinity of the project.
During any phase of parcel development, if any potential prehistoric, protohistoric, and/or historic
cultural resources are encountered, all work should cease in the area of the find pending an examination of the site and materials by the project archaeologist. This request to cease work in the area of a potential cultural resource find is intended for accidental discoveries made during
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construction activities, and is not intended as a substitute for the recommended cultural resources
survey.
The fee for this project review is $75.00 (1 hour of Project Review Time @ $75.00 per hour). Thank you for your dedication preserving Butte County’s and California's irreplaceable cultural heritage, and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need any further
information or assistance.
Sincerely, Ashlyn Weaver, M.A.
Assistant Coordinator
Northeast Information Center