Assessment, evaluation, and significance: a management plan for tunna' nosi' kaiva' gwaa

A mesa within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Bridgeport Ranger District) named Tunna' Nosi' Kaiva' Gwaa is rich with features associated with both pronghorn and pine nut procurement. It is inferred that prehistoric use of the area spans at least 7000 years and several sites are representative of the protohistoric era. This thesis identifies research and cultural themes incorporated into a management plan for Tunna' Nosi' Kaiva' Gwaa. The themes underpinning the management plan set the framework for future studies including eligibility evaluation. It is recommended that Tunna' Nosi' Kaiva' Gwaa be nominated as a District on the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring its preservation and protection as mandated by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.