yet to be developed), improved entrance signage, and a picnic area at the 

 McCurdy Trailhead. The IP also discusses the need for various publications and 

 brochures about the area. These are needed to specifically interpret the 

 ranching and mining history of the area. Some sites, such as the Randall House 

 or the Olema lime kilns, could act as "discovery" sites where visitors could 

 wander around a site and learn about the history of the area. Publications 

 could detail the significance of the area and encourage appreciation and 

 preservation of the historic landscape. 



4. Archeology 



Surveys of both prehistoric and historic archeological resources should be 

 completed and included in the recommended CLS. As few surveys have been 

 undertaken in the Olema Valley and Lagunitas Creek areas, little is known 

 about the prehistoric settlement of the area. Unrecorded archeological sites are 

 especially susceptible to vandalism and looting. 



C. Preservation Recommendations 



The historic ranches of the Olema Valley and Tocaloma area are 

 currently in need of preservation activity, as the reservors and permitees are 

 not familiar with NFS preservation standards. At least two ranches, Wilkins 

 and Stewart, stand out as having outstanding upkeep, but the Secretary's 

 Standards for Rehabilitation are not being followed in many specific cases. It is 

 recommended that the ranches in current use for agriculture be preserved and 

 the ranching activity continued, and that a program of cooperative education 

 and financing for the stabilization of buildings and landscape be implemented. 

 Also, the 1980 GMP may warrant revisions to management zones based on 

 potential findings of a proposed Cultural Landscape Report. 



Park managers should refer to the updated (1995) List of Classified 

 Structures which details construction, condition, impacts, management 

 categories, proposed treatments with cost estimates and maintenance 

 responsibilities. The LCS is a valuable tool for investigating and tracking 

 individual historic structures in the park and its use is essential for efficient 

 management of cultural resources in the parks. 



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