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Year_2010______ Inventory Unit Number/Name____Biscuit Point/OR-015-081____

FORM 1 DOCUMENTATION OF BLM WILDERNESS INVENTORY FINDINGS ON RECORD

1. Is there existing BLM wilderness inventory information on all or part of this area?

No (go to Form 2) Yes ___X____ (if more than one unit is within the area, list the names/numbers of those units.) a) Inventory Source: Wilderness Proposed Initial Inventory: Oregon and Washington Roadless Areas and Islands Which Clearly Do Not have Wilderness Characteristics 1979 b) Inventory Unit Name(s)/Number(s):______Unnamed/1-81_________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s): U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management Oregon: Roadless Areas and Islands Which Clearly Do Not have Wilderness Characteristics 1979 d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):_Lakeview District/Lakeview Resource Area

2. BLM Inventory Findings on Record

Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (if more than one BLM inventory unit is associated with the area, list each unit/acreage and answer each question individually for each inventory unit):

Unit#/ Size Natural Outstanding Outstanding Supplemental Name (historic Condition? Solitude? Primitive & Values?

acres) Y/N Y/N Unconfined Y/N Recreation? Y/N

BLM 7000 N NA NA NA Other

Summarize any known primary reasons for prior inventory findings listed in this table): The previous inventory found the unit met the minimum size criteria. All of the unit's boundaries were roads. Topography was described as rolling hills with some rims. Vegetation of a majority of the unit was listed as seeded grass. Private lands were present along the southern boundary of the unit. The original conclusion was that the unit was dominated by the works of man and not natural. Opportunities for solitude and recreation, and supplemental values were not evaluated at that time.

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FORM 2

DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT WILDERNESS INVENTORY CONDITIONS

a. Unit Number/Name________Biscuit Point/OR-015-081___________

(1) Is the unit of sufficient size? Yes _ X_ No

In the late spring of 2008, BLM staff conducted a field inventory of the area to update its road and wilderness inventory for the area. This field work included photo documentation of the boundary and interior routes within this unit. Using BLM photos, field logs, and staff field knowledge, a BLM ID team completed an analysis of the main motorized routes within the area. The results of the route analysis are documented in the road analysis forms contained in the wilderness evaluation file. The unit boundaries are motorized routes which have been determined meet the wilderness definition of a road. The northern boundary is the 61-84-00 (Alkali Lake) road. The western and southern boundaries are comprised of the southernmost segment of the 6104-00 (Sheep Rock) road. The eastern boundary is the 6184-A0 (XL Ranch) road (Map 2). (Refer to the road analysis forms, photos, photo logs, and BLM ID team minutes in the wilderness inventory file for additional supporting information regarding these boundary determinations).

The inventory unit is currently about 7 miles long and two miles wide, and contains approximately 8,494 acres of BLM-administered lands (Map 2). Following the boundary determination, the BLM ID team subsequently evaluated the wilderness characteristics within this unit. The results are contained in the following sections. Additional background on the process that the BLM ID team followed during this evaluation is contained in the ID team meeting notes and the document, Wilderness Inventory Maintenance Process for the Lakeview Resource Area, blm. Both documents are contained in the wilderness inventory file.

DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS: The unit is located approximately five miles north of Abert Lake, and does not contain any private or other jurisdiciton inholdings (Map 1). Ttopography has not changed since the original inventory and can still be described as rolling hills with some rims.

(2) Is the unit in a natural condition? Yes No ___X___N/A_______

In 1979, the unit did not meet the naturalness criteria (see Form 1). There has been little change in this unit since the 1979 evaluation. The unit currently contains two waterholes, three miles of primitive motorized routes, eleven miles of pasture division fence, 115 acres of authorized salable mining areas, one mining pit, and 3,793 acres of crested wheatgrass seedings. The drill rows for this seeding are still present and visible. The natural quality of the area has not improved since the 1979 inventory. The works of man

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are still substantially noticeable. Further, these disturbances are distributed throughout the unit and cannot logically be excluded (Map 2). For the reasons specified above and based on a review of all the available information including photos, staff knowledge and field review, the ID team concluded that the unit was not in a natural condition. (3) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for solitude? Yes No N/A___X___ In 1979, solitude opportunities were not evaluated (see Form 1). Solitude was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the naturalness criteria.

(4) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation? Yes No N/A___X_____ In 1979, recreation opportunities were not evaluated ( see Form 1). Recreation was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the naturalness criteria. (5) Does the unit have supplemental values? Yes No ____ N/A___X__

In 1979, supplemental values were not evaluated ( see Form 1). Supplemental values were not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the naturalness criteria.

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Summary of Findings and Conclusion Unit Name and Number:____Biscuit Point/OR-015-081__________

Summary Results of Analysis: 1. Does the area meet the size requirements? _X_Yes ___No 2. Does the area appear to be natural? ___Yes __X__No 3. Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation? ____Yes ____No _X__NA 4. Does the area have supplemental values? ___Yes _____No _X__NA Conclusion (Check One):

_____ The area- or a portion of the area- has wilderness character (items 1, 2 and 3 are checked “yes”). __X___The area does not have wilderness character (any of items 1, 2 and 3 are checked “no”).

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Pr epared by OD Team Member Names and Titlesl:

2> (z'll:zotl1DonePaul Whiuna.n "'

Planning & En•tnmn>ental Coe<dlnatot

VQJ.1DA.JIIVJ!.:.r&L________ ..... hyna Fom:ll Rang_e Ytana' cmcm Spccio~list

Tessu Teems Date Range Management Speciollst

Casey < ;ormor Range Manilj?.on>cnt Specialist

. -~-rv~ aC:n&f' Bn:anna O"Connor na~

Pari< Rang~:r

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Field Managt!r Thomasdr.'R~t~mussen

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Year_2010__ Inventory Unit Number/Name_OR-015-082A/Euchre Butte Northeast



No (go to Form 2) Yes ___X____ (if more than one unit is within the area, list the names/numbers of those units.) a) Inventory Source: Wilderness Inventory: Oregon and Washington Final Intensive Inventory Decisions, November 1980 b) Inventory Unit Name(s)/Number(s):__North Euchre Butte/1-82___ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s): U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management Oregon: Intensive Wilderness Inventory Final Decisions November, 1980 d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):_Lakeview District/Lakeview Resource Area





BLM 22,600 N N N Other

Summarize any known primary reasons for prior inventory findings listed in this table): The previous inventory found the unit met the minimum size criteria. The topography of the unit was described as rolling terrain with moderately high broken basalt rims and draws. Its appearance was described as being open with exposed sagebrush flats. The unit contained ten ephemeral lakebed pits, five of which have been developed. The western side of the unit had and approximately 4000 acres of drilled seeding, while the dominant vegetation in the rest of the unit was sagebrush. The seeding was noted as having a substantial effect on the units naturalness. A 500KV power line formed the entire eastern boundary, its presence also had a significant impact on naturalness through roughly 40% of the unit. The unit also contained several miles of ways, and pasture division fence. The overall decision was the unit did not appear natural due to the noticeable works of man.

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The unit did not meet the minimum criteria for solitude or the minimum criteria for outstanding primitive and unconfined recreation. As a result supplemental values were not evaluated.

FORM 2


a. Unit Number/Name_______OR-015-082A/Euchre Butte Northeast (1) Is the unit of sufficient size? Yes _X No

In the late spring of 2008, BLM staff conducted a field inventory of the area to update its road and wilderness inventory for the area. This field work included photo documentation of the boundary and interior routes within this unit. Using BLM photos, field logs, and staff field knowledge, a BLM ID team completed an analysis of the main motorized routes within the area. The results of the route analysis are documented in the road analysis forms contained in the wilderness evaluation file. Most of the unit boundaries are motorized routes which have been determined to meet the wilderness definition of a road. The northwestern boundary is the 6184-00 (Alkali Lake) road. The western and southern boundaries are comprised of an approximately seven mile long unnumbered road which connects the 6184-00 to the 7144-00. Having been found to be a road, this unnumbered road now divides the historic 1-82 into two smaller units. This evaluation describes the new northern unit. The eastern boundary is a right-of-way for a Bonneville Power Administration power line (Map 2). (Refer to the road analysis forms, photos, photo logs, and BLM ID team minutes in the wilderness inventory file for additional supporting information regarding these boundary determinations) The inventory unit is currently about 6 miles long and 3 miles wide and contains approximately 9,773 acres of BLM-administered lands (Map 2). Following the boundary determination, the BLM ID team subsequently evaluated the wilderness characteristics within this unit. The results are contained in the following sections. Additional background on the process that the BLM ID team followed during this evaluation is contained in the ID team meeting notes and the document, Wilderness Inventory Maintenance Process for the Lakeview Resource Area, blm. Both documents are contained in the wilderness inventory file. DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS: The unit is located approximately three miles north of Abert Lake, does not contain any private or other jurisdiction inholdings. The topography has not changed since the original inventory and can still be described as rolling terrain with moderately high broken basalt rims and draws. The unit is generally open, comprised mainly of exposed sagebrush flats

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(2) Is the unit in a natural condition? Yes No ___X___ N/A_______ In 1980, the larger unit did not meet the naturalness criteria ( see Form 1). There unit currently contains five waterholes and an associated three miles of pipeline. Five miles of primitive motorized routes are present within the unit with another nine miles of reclaiming routes. Nine miles of pasture division fence are also present. There is also a 7,677 acre crested wheatgrass seeding present of which the drill rows are present and visible. The natural quality of this unit has not improved since the 1980 inventory. The works of m an are still substantially noticeable. Further, these disturbances are distributed throughout the unit and cannot logically be excluded (Map 2). For the reasons specified above and based on a review of all the available information including photos, staff knowledge and field review, the ID team concluded that the unit was not in a natural condition. (3) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for solitude? Yes No N/A____X____ In 1980, the unit did not meet the solitude criteria (see Form 1). Solitude was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria. (4) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation? Yes No N/A__X_____ In 1980, the unit did not have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation (see Form 1).Recreation was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

(5) Does the unit have supplemental values? Yes No _ N/A__X___ No supplemental values were found during the 1980 inventory (see Form 1). Supplemental values were not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

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Summary of Findings and Conclusion Unit Name and Number:_____OR-015-82A/ Euchre Butte Northeast_____

Summary Results of Analysis: 1. Does the area meet the size requirements? __X_Yes ___No 2. Does the area appear to be natural? ___Yes __X__No 3. Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation? ____Yes ___No _X__NA 4. Does the area have supplemental values? ____Yes ___No _X__NA Conclusion (Check One):

_____ The area- or a portion of the area- has wilderness character (items 1, 2 and 3 are checked “yes”). ___X__The area does not have wilderness character (any of items 1, 2 and 3 are checked “no”).

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Prepared hy ®Team Member Names and Titles>:

'2./z'i /;1.ol( Dare •Paul Whilrnan

Planning & En•iron,.ntal Coordin.tor

<M>~(I_f/p Outdoor Rcaation PIMOO

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Tessa Ttcms Rlll1ge MIIJlagemcnt Specialist

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Field Managt!r Thomasdr.'R~t~mussen

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Year_2010_____ Inventory Unit Number/Name:OR-015-082B/Euchre Butte Southwest



No (go to Form 2) Yes ___X____ (if more than one unit is within the area, list the names/numbers of those units.) a) Inventory Source: Wilderness Inventory: Oregon and Washington Final Intensive Inventory Decisions, November 1980 b) Inventory Unit Name(s)/Number(s):_____North Euchre Butte/1-82_________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s): U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management Oregon: Intensive Wilderness Inventory Final Decisions November, 1980 d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):_Lakeview District/Lakeview Resource Area





BLM 22,600 N N N N Other

Summarize any known primary reasons for prior inventory findings listed in this table): The previous inventory found the unit met the minimum size criteria. The topography of the unit was described as rolling terrain with moderately high broken basalt rims and draws. Its appearance was described as being open with exposed sagebrush flats. The unit contained ten ephemeral lakebed pits, five of which have been developed. The western side of the unit had and approximately 4,000 acres of drilled seeding, while the dominant vegetation in the rest of the unit was sagebrush. The seeding was noted as having a substantial effect on the units naturalness. A 500KV power line formed the entire eastern boundary, its presence also had a significant impact on naturalness through roughly 40% of the unit. The unit also contained several miles of ways, and pasture division fence. The overall finding was the unit did not appear natural due to the noticeable works of man. The

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unit did not meet the minimum criteria for solitude or the minimum criteria for outstanding primitive and unconfined recreation. As a result supplemental values were not evaluated.

FORM 2


a. Unit Number/Name_______OR-015-082B/Euchre Butte Southwest________ (1) Is the unit of sufficient size? Yes _X_ No

In the late spring of 2008, BLM staff conducted a field inventory of the area to update its road and wilderness inventory for the area. This field work included photo documentation of the boundary and interior routes within this unit. Using BLM photos, field logs, and staff field knowledge, a BLM ID team completed an analysis of the main motorized routes within the area. The results of the route analysis are documented in the road analysis forms contained in the wilderness evaluation file. Most of the unit boundaries are motorized routes which have been determined to m eet the wilderness definition of a road. The western boundary is the 6184-A0 (XL Ranch) road. The northern boundary is the 6184-00 (Alkali Lake) road. The southern boundary is partly made up of County Road 3-09, and the 6114-A0 (Shell Rock Canyon) road. A approximately 7 mile long unnumbered road forms the northeast boundary, connecting the 6184-00 to the 7144-00. Having been found to be a road, this unnumbered road now divides the historic 1-82 into two smaller units. This evaluation describes the new southern unit. The eastern boundary is a right-of-way for a Bonneville Power Administration power line (Map 2). (Refer to the road analysis forms, photos, photo logs, and BLM ID team minutes in the wilderness inventory file for additional supporting information regarding these boundary determinations) The inventory unit is currently about 8 miles long and 4 miles wide and contains approximately 14,090 acres of BLM-administered lands (Map 2). Following the boundary determination, the BLM ID team subsequently evaluated the wilderness characteristics within this unit. The results are contained in the following sections. Additional background on the process that the BLM ID team followed during this evaluation is contained in the ID team meeting notes and the document, Wilderness Inventory Maintenance Process for the Lakeview Resource Area, blm. Both documents are contained in the wilderness inventory file. DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS: The unit does not contain any private or other jurisdiction inholdings (Map 1). The topography has not changed since the original inventory and can still be described as rolling terrain with moderately high broken basalt rims and draws. The unit is generally open, comprised mainly of exposed sagebrush flats.

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(2) Is the unit in a natural condition? Yes No __X____ N/A_______ In 1980, the larger unit did not meet the naturalness criteria ( see Form 1). The unit currently contains two reservoirs, eight waterholes, one water tank and an associated two miles of pipeline. There are seven miles of primitive motorized routes within the unit with another two miles of reclaiming routes. There is 15 miles of pasture division fence within this unit. There is also a crested wheatgrass seeding across 8,558 acres of the unit. The drill rows are still present and visible. The natural quality of this area has not improved since the 1980 inventory. The works of m an are still substantially noticeable. Further, these disturbances are distributed throughout the unit and cannot logically be excluded (Map2). For the reasons specified above and based on a review of all the available information including photos, staff knowledge and field review, the ID team concluded that the unit was not in a natural condition. (3) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for solitude? Yes No N/A__X_____ In 1980, the unit did not meet the solitude criteria (see Form 1). Solitude was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria. (4) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation? Yes No N/A____X___ In 1980, the unit did not have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation (see Form 1).Recreation was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

(5) Does the unit have supplemental values? Yes No ___ N/A___X___ No supplemental values were found during the 1980 inventory (see Form 1). Supplemental values were not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

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Summary of Findings and Conclusion Unit Name and Number:_____OR-015-082B/North Euchre Butte Southwest______

Summary Results of Analysis: 1. Does the area meet the size requirements? __X_Yes ___No 2. Does the area appear to be natural? ___Yes __X__No 3. Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation? ____Yes ____No __X_NA 4. Does the area have supplemental values? ___Yes _____No __X_NA Conclusion (Check One):


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Prepared by OP Team Member Names and Titles):

Poul \Vhlltnilll < Planning & Envu<mmotfltal t.:ocwdina1or

Tessa Tcem:i Range Management Spcciullst

Ca.""y (J'C lOf

Rnng.e Mrutagcmcm Spociall)t

?Jzzbo l(!>ali I

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Year:_2010__ Inventory Unit Number/Name: Small Unnumbered units



No (go to Form 2) Yes ___X____ (if more than one unit is within the area, list the names/numbers of those units.) a) Inventory Source: Wilderness Inventory: Oregon and Washington Final Intensive Inventory Decisions, November 1980 b) Inventory Unit Name(s)/Number(s):_____North Euchre Butte/1-82_________ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s): U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management Oregon: Intensive Wilderness Inventory Final Decisions November, 1980 d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):_Lakeview District/Lakeview Resource Area





BLM <5000 NA NA NA NA Other

Summarize any known primary reasons for prior inventory findings listed in this table): The previous inventory found the unit met the minimum size criteria. The topography of the unit was described as rolling terrain with moderately high broken basalt rims and draws. Its appearance was described as being open with exposed sagebrush flats. The unit contained ten ephemeral lakebed pits, five of which have been developed. The western side of the unit had and approximately 4,000 acres of drilled seeding, while the dominant vegetation in the rest of the unit was sagebrush. The seeding was noted as having a substantial effect on the units naturalness. A 500KV power line formed the entire eastern boundary, its presence also had a significant impact on naturalness through roughly 40% of the unit. The unit also contained several miles of ways, and pasture division fence. The overall finding was the unit did not appear natural due to the noticeable works of man. The

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unit did not meet the minimum criteria for solitude or the minimum criteria for outstanding primitive and unconfined recreation. As a result supplemental values were not evaluated.

FORM 2


a. Unit Number/Name Small/Unnumbered Units (1) Is the unit of sufficient size? Yes _____ No X

In the late spring of 2008, BLM staff conducted a field inventory of the area to update its road and wilderness inventory for the area. This field work included photo documentation of the boundary and interior routes within this unit. Using BLM photos, field logs, and staff field knowledge, a BLM ID team completed an analysis of the main motorized routes within the area. The results of the route analysis are documented in the road analysis forms contained in the wilderness evaluation file. Most of the unit boundaries are motorized routes which have been determined to meet the wilderness definition of a road. The northern and western boundaries are the 6114-A0 (Shell Rock Road). The southern boundary is County Road 3-09. The remaining eastern boundary is a land ownership boundary with Oregon state lands (Map 2). (Refer to the road analysis forms, photos, photo logs, and BLM ID team minutes in the wilderness inventory file for additional supporting information regarding these boundary determinations) The inventory unit is currently about 3 miles long and 1 mile wide and contains approximately 1,300 acres of BLM-administered lands (Map 2). Following the boundary determination, the BLM ID team subsequently found that this unit did not meet the minimum size criteria of a size greater than or equal to 5,000 acres. Based on this determination there was no need for the BLM ID team to evaluate this unit further. Additional background on the process that the BLM ID team followed during this evaluation is contained in the ID team meeting notes and the document, Wilderness Inventory Maintenance Process for the Lakeview Resource Area, blm. Both documents are contained in the wilderness inventory file. (2) Is the unit in a natural condition? Yes No ______ N/A___X____ The unit did not meet the minimum size criteria, therefore naturalness was not evaluated. (3) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for solitude? Yes No N/A__X_____ The unit did not meet the minimum size criteria, therefore solitude was not evaluated.

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(4) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation? Yes No N/A____X___ The unit did not meet the minimum size criteria therefore recreation was not evaluated.

(5) Does the unit have supplemental values? Yes No ___ N/A___X___ Supplemental values were not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum size criteria.

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Summary of Findings and Conclusion Unit Name and Number:_____Small Unnumbered Units_____

Summary Results of Analysis: 1. Does the area meet the size requirements? ___Yes __X_No 2. Does the area appear to be natural? ___Yes ____No __X_NA 3. Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation? ____Yes ____No __X_NA 4. Does the area have supplemental values? ___Yes _____No __X_NA Conclusion (Check One):


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Prepared hy (lD Team Member Numes and 'fitlesl:

l'aut \\>bi,man Pl011nong & Ett>iroomtntal C.x.cdona<O<

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Appron 'tl hy:

~·Thomas Rabmus.sen Date Field .Manager

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Year_2010______ Inventory Unit Number/Name___Twin Lakes/OR-015-080__



No (go to Form 2) Yes ___X____ (if more than one unit is within the area, list the names/numbers of those units.) a) Inventory Source: Wilderness Inventory: Oregon and Washington Final Intensive Inventory Decisions, November 1980 b) Inventory Unit Name(s)/Number(s):____Twin Lakes/1-80_______ c) Map Name(s)/Number(s): U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management Oregon: Intensive Wilderness Inventory Final Decisions November, 1980 d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s):_Lakeview District/Lakeview Resource Area





BLM 17,920 N N N Other

Summarize any known primary reasons for prior inventory findings listed in this table): The previous inventory found the unit met the minimum size criteria. The unit was noted to have five lakebed pits, four noticeable ways, and a 1330 acre drilled seeding. Twin Lakes Reservoir on the west side of the unit was a particularly noticeable development. Due to these factors it was found that the unit did not meet the naturalness criteria. Solitude was found to be limited in most places due to the ability for one to see across the entire unit, making it difficult to avoid the sights and sounds of others. Primitive recreation opportunities were found to be severely limited by the size and exposure of the unit and were not outstanding.

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FORM 2


a. Unit Number/Name________OR-015-080/Twin Lakes____________

(1) Is the unit of sufficient size? Yes _X No

In the late spring of 2008, BLM staff conducted a field inventory of the area to update its road and wilderness inventory for the area. This field work included photo documentation of the boundary and interior routes within this unit. Using BLM photos, field logs, and staff field knowledge, a BLM ID team completed an analysis of the main motorized routes within the area. The results of the route analysis are documented in the road analysis forms contained in the wilderness evaluation file. The unit boundaries are motorized routes which have been determined meet the wilderness definition of a road. The northern and western boundary is the 6184-00 (Alkali Lake) road. The eastern boundary is the 6104-00 (Sheep Rock) road. The remainder of the western boundary and southern boundary is formed by the 6124-00 (Sand Hollow) road connecting the 6184-00 and 6104-00 (Map 2). (Refer to the road analysis forms, photos, photo logs, and BLM ID team minutes in the wilderness inventory file for additional supporting information regarding these boundary determinations)

The inventory unit is currently about 7 miles long and 4 miles wide and contains approximately 20,357 acres of BLM-administered lands (Map 2). Following the boundary determination, the BLM ID team subsequently evaluated the wilderness characteristics within this unit. The results are contained in the following sections. Additional background on the process that the BLM ID team followed during this evaluation is contained in the ID team meeting notes and the document, Wilderness Inventory Maintenance Process for the Lakeview Resource Area, blm. Both documents are contained in the wilderness inventory file.

DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS: The unit is located approximately five miles north of Abert Lake, and does not contain any private or other jurisdiction inholdings (Map 1). The topography has not changed since the original inventory and can still be described as consisting of large sage flats with low rolling hills which provide little relief or variation across the unit.

(2) Is the unit in a natural condition? Yes No ___X___N/A_______

In 1980, the unit did not meet the naturalness criteria (see Form 1). There has been little change to this unit since the 1980 evaluation. The unit currently contains 14 waterholes, one reservoir, one water trough, one well, and one mile of associated pipeline. There are 18 miles of pasture division fence within the unit. There are 15 miles of primitive motorized routes within the unit and another six miles of reclaiming routes. Additionally a 14,806 crested wheatgrass seeding is present across a majority of the unit, and the drill rows are still visible. The natural character has not improved substantially since 1980. .

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The works of m an are still substantially noticeable. Further, these disturbances are distributed throughout the unit, and cannot be logically excluded (Map 2). For the reasons specified above and based on a review of all the available information including photos, staff knowledge and field review, the ID team concluded that the unit was not in a natural condition. (3) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for solitude? Yes No N/A____X__ In 1980, the unit did not meet the solitude criteria (see Form 1). Solitude was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

(4) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation? Yes No N/A___X___ In 1980, the unit did not have outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation (see Form 1).Recreation was not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

(5) Does the unit have supplemental values? Yes No _ _ N/A__X___ No supplemental values were found during the 1980 inventory (see Form 1). Supplemental values were not evaluated during the current inventory as the unit does not meet the minimum naturalness criteria.

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Summary of Findings and Conclusion Unit Name and Number:_____Twin Lakes/OR-015-080__________

Summary Results of Analysis: 1. Does the area meet the size requirements? __X__Yes ___No 2. Does the area appear to be natural? ___Yes __X___No 3. Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation? ____Yes ____No __X__NA 4. Does the area have supplemental values? ____Yes ____No __X__NA Conclusion (Check One):


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Prepared hy OD Team Member Names and Title~l:

Paul Whitman Planning & £nviro.nmentaJ ~in3tor

Tessa Teems RanKe Mnnugemenl Spcciuli>l

Casey O'Co >or Date Range Mo.nagcmcnt Spcclallot

p~~-~~o·connor Pork Ruog<:r

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