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Nature's Refuge Development Phase I Archaeological Survey and Architectural History Assessment Page 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION During May of 2006, The 106 Group Ltd. (The 106 Group) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey and architectural history assessment for the Nature's Refuge Development project. The proposed project consists of the construction of 278 residential houses on varying sized lots surrounded by a nature conservation area. The survey was conducted under contract with Oakwood Land Development. The project will require completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). This report is intended to provide preliminary cultural resources information for completion of the EAW and to assist in future compliance requirements under federal and state law. Furthermore, this project will require a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) wetland permit and, therefore, must comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. Because there is federal involvement in this project, consultation with and between the USACE and Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will be required. The project is located in the E 1/2 of Section 5, Township 31N Range 22W, City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota (Figure 1). The UTM coordinates for the project area are Zone 15, northeast corner: E 492077 N 5006163; southeast corner: E 491990 N 5005113; southwest corner: E 491227 N 5004607; and northwest corner: E 491262 N 5005792. All UTM coordinates were obtained electronically through the use of Topozone (http: / /www.topozone.com). The purpose of the Phase I archaeological investigation was to determine whether the project area contains previously recorded or unrecorded intact archaeological resources that may be potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the architectural history assessment was to identify any historic buildings or structures within the study area of the Nature's Refuge Development project that require further investigation in order to determine their potential eligibility for listing on the NRHP and to eliminate those properties that are clearly not eligible. Due to the proximity of the project area to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Archaeological District, a Phase I archaeological investigation was deemed necessary. The area of potential effect (APE) for archaeology is the same as the project area and includes all areas of proposed construction activities or other potential ground disturbing activities associated with construction of the Nature's Refuge Development (Figure 1). The Phase I archaeological investigation consisted of a review of documents of previously recorded sites within one mile (1.6 kilometers) of the project area and of previously conducted surveys within the project area, as well as a Phase I archaeological field survey to identify any intact archaeological sites within the APE. The archaeological survey consisted of a visual reconnaissance of the entire project area to identify areas of high potential for containing intact archaeological sites and shovel testing in high potential areas with poor ground surface visibility. The project area includes approximately 240 acres (97 hectares),