VAFB-1991-09: Results of Phase I Archaeological Survey in Conjunction with SLC-3 East Modification Project South Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara County, California

Key Points

• To report the findings of a Phase 1 archaeological survey associated with the SLC-3 East Modification Project.
• Conducted a literature search and intensive pedestrian survey at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
• Evaluated and tested multiple archaeological sites through systematic investigation.
• Identified significant cultural resources that may be impacted by the proposed modifications.
• Identified archaeological sites CA-SBA-534, -537, -549, -680, -1940, -2146, -2147, -2148, -2216, -2423, -2424, -2425, -2426, and -2427 as significant to cultural resources management.
• Recorded evidence of past human activity at multiple sites, warranting further investigation.
• Findings support the need for monitoring during construction activities to protect identified resources.