Mining In The Southern California Deserts

"This study in concerned with cultural resources containing evidence of hard-rock mining, and the period considered extends from 1848 to approximately 1960. The objective of the study was two-fold, including a historic context statement and archaeological research design consisting of guidance for the BLM [Bureau of Land Management] in the identification of significant historical and archaeological values associated with mining sites on BLM-administered lands in the southern California deserts. Statistical Research, Inc.(SRI), prepared this historic context and archaeological research design at the request of Sterling White, BLM Desert District Abandoned Mine Lands and Hazardous Materials Program Lead, California Desert District ... This guidance supports the BLM by helping the agency identify significant historical-period hard-rock mining sites on public lands in the southern California deserts"--Page xv.