Privies, Pastures, 

and Portables 

United States 

Department of

Agriculture 

Forest Service

Intermountain 

Region

HumboldtToiyabe 

National 

Forest 

December 2001 

Administrative Facilities of the 

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 1891-1950 

Volume Two: Inventory and Evaluation 

Forest Service Report No. TY-01-1370
Cover: Currant Creek Ranger Station, Nevada National Forest, c.1911. 

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Privies, Pastures, 

and Portables

Administrative Facilities of the 

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 1891-1950

Volume Two: Inventory and Evaluation 

Forest Service Report No. TY-01-1370 

By 

Richa Wilson 

Regional Architectural Historian 

USDA Forest Service 

Intermountain Region Facilities Group 

324 25th Street 

Ogden, UT 84401 

801-625-5704 

rwilson@fs.fed.us 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PREFACE......................................................................................................................................................................1

CHAPTER ONE: RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION ...........................................................................................3

THEMES AND RESOURCE TYPES......................................................................................................................3

PRIMARY THEME.................................................................................................................................................3

SUB-THEMES........................................................................................................................................................5

NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................6

RESOURCE INVENTORY AND DISTRIBUTION..............................................................................................7

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION..........................................................................................................................7

TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION...............................................................................................................................7

SITE AND BUILDING TYPOLOGY.....................................................................................................................9

CHAPTER TWO: EVALUATION METHODOLOGY....................................................................................11

CRITERIA AND AREAS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE...............................................................................11

CRITERIA CONSIDERATIONS...........................................................................................................................12

CONTRIBUTING AND NONCONTRIBUTING RESOURCES.......................................................................13

INTEGRITY, RARITY AND UNIQUENESS......................................................................................................13

FEATURES AND ASPECTS OF INTEGRITY ...................................................................................................13

INTEGRITY RANKING........................................................................................................................................14

CHAPTER THREE: EVALUATION SUMMARIES ........................................................................................17

SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE.......................................................................................................................................19

SIERRA FRONT......................................................................................................................................................22

Bridgeport Ranger District ..................................................................................................................................23

Carson Ranger District ........................................................................................................................................30

NORTHEAST NEVADA........................................................................................................................................36

Jarbidge Ranger District......................................................................................................................................38

Mountain City Ranger District.............................................................................................................................42

Ruby Mountains Ranger District .........................................................................................................................48

Santa Rosa Ranger District..................................................................................................................................54

CENTRAL NEVADA .............................................................................................................................................63

Austin Ranger District..........................................................................................................................................64

Ely Ranger District...............................................................................................................................................73

Tonopah Ranger District......................................................................................................................................81

SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA............................................................................87

APPENDIX A: EVALUATION SUMMARY TABLE .......................................................................................93

APPENDIX B: INTEGRITY RANKING..............................................................................................................98

Preface 

This report, along with survey forms, has been submitted to the Nevada State Historic Preservation

Office and the California Office of Historic Preservation for review. Check with these agencies for

verification of their concurrence on determinations of eligibility. 

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Chapter One: Resource Identification 

The historic context statement provided in Volume One of this report is the basis of evaluating the

administrative sites of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It identifies periods and places, and is

tied directly to the significant themes of Conservation, Politics/Government, Military and Architecture.

These themes are referred to as Areas of Significance in National Register Bulletin 16A. They also

relate directly to themes in the Nevada Comprehensive Preservation Plan. The California Office of 

Historic Preservation does not have similar themes. 

Pertinent themes and the types of resources that may have significance under them are discussed

below. It must be noted that the focus of the evaluation is on buildings and structures.

THEMES AND RESOURCE TYPES 

PRIMARY THEME 

The primary theme, or area of significance, is Conservation, which is defined as “the preservation,

maintenance, and management of natural or manmade resources” in National Register Bulletin 16A. 

This is supplemented by the Nevada theme of Land Usage: The Public Domain, which is discussed 

in Dr. William Rowley’s draft context statement titled “The Public Domain in Nevada” (transcript 

available at Nevada SHPO). 

Properties developed or used by the Forest Service for the purposes of administering and managing

National Forest lands represent these themes. Often referred to generically (and sometimes formally)

as “administrative sites,” these properties are the subject of this evaluation. Periods of significance for 

this theme typically fall into four categories: 

1891-1907, Early Conservation of the West 

1908-1929, The Progressive Era and the Great War 

1930-1942, The Depression and New Deal Era 

1943-1950, World War II and the Post-War Era 

A variety of potential resource types is associated with Forest Service administration and,

consequently, the theme of Conservation. Those considered significant will usually be so under 

Criterion A. The following list clarifies and expands the resource types identified in Rowley’s draft and 

in the Nevada SHPO Operating Plan by Richard D. Adkins. 

• Administrative Pasture: A pasture used by Forest officials when traveling through the Forest 

on stock. They are not included in this evaluation because no buildings were constructed. 

• Dwelling Site: A site developed for the sole purpose of providing housing to Forest Service 

employees.

• Experiment Station: These sites were developed for use by Forest Service research stations. 

There were two such sites known to exist in Nevada, each having a dwelling and garage. 

Buildings were removed from both sites so they are not included in this evaluation. 

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• Fire Lookout: Few fire lookout sites were developed on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National 

Forest. Those that remain are in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, which is not 

included in this evaluation. 

• Guard Station: Guard station sites were historically occupied by Forest Guards during the 

summer. They were comprised of dwellings that often had secondary uses such as offices. 

Other outbuildings such as latrines, barns, garages, and cellars were often constructed. The 

term is sometimes used interchangeably with “ranger station.” 

• Ranger Station: The ranger station was historically the headquarters and home of the District 

Ranger. Typical buildings included the ranger’s dwelling and garage, sometimes a second

dwelling for other staff such as a Forest Guard, an office, and a barn. Other buildings might 

include a cellar, a pump house, a gas and oil house, and a warehouse. The term “ranger

station” is sometimes used interchangeably with “guard station.” 

• Supervisor’s Office: As headquarters of an entire Forest, the Supervisor’s Office had the most 

distinctive and often the greatest number of buildings. It usually had the same types of

buildings found at ranger stations, although they were often larger. 

• Work Center: Archival information indicates that this term appeared during or after the New 

Deal era, when CCC camps were developed. It often refers to a site that is occupied by 

seasonal or temporary staff in barracks or bunkhouses, and that includes support structures

such as warehouses, garages, gas and oil houses, and fire caches. Presently, some historic 

guard stations and ranger stations are referred to as work centers. 

• Snow Surveying Sites. These were used by the Forest Service in conjunction with other 

agencies and organizations to manage water resources. They are comprised of snow

surveying courses (linear resources not included in this evaluation) and cabin sites. 

Buildings and structures found on the sites defined above include: 

Agricultural 

Barn 

Hay Barn

Hay Shed 

Tack Shed 

Office 

Office 

Visitor Information Service (VIS) Office

Fire-Related 

Fire Cache 

Fire Lookout 

Fire Prevention Office 

Residential/Domestic

Barracks

Bathhouse 

Bunkhouse

Cabin 

Cellar

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Dwelling 

Latrine

Snow Surveying Cabin 

Utilitarian 

Blacksmith Shop 

Carpentry Shop

Garage 

Gas and Oil House 

Generator Shed

Paint Shed 

Pesticide Shed

Pump House

Power House 

Shop 

Sign Shop/Building

Storage Shed 

Tool Shed

Warehouse

Woodshed

Landscape Features

Corral 

Loading Ramp

Pasture 

Pasture Fence 

Yard Fence

SUB-THEMES 

In addition to the primary theme of Conservation, there are several sub-themes related to Forest 

Service administrative sites. These are: 

Architecture. As documented in the historic context statement, there were distinct periods of

architectural development in the Forest Service. Those administrative sites that clearly illustrate the 

features common to those periods or the evolution, transition and variation between periods may be

eligible to the National Register under Criterion C. 

Politics/Government: Depression-Era Relief Programs. Volume One documented the extensive

work carried out on the National Forest lands with the help of these programs. The availability of relief

funds and labor led Forest Service architects and landscape architects to develop standard designs for 

the construction of new administrative sites, as well as the improvement of existing ones. Much of the

work was carried out by relief workers in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Works Progress 

Administration, and local employment programs. 

Resources that are considered significant under this sub-theme will usually be so under Criterion A. In

addition to those described above, resource types related to this sub-theme include: 

• Camp: A camp for relief workers such as those in the CCC could be quite extensive with

barracks, tent platforms, mess halls, offices, etc. It could also be a temporary tent site used by

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spike camps. Presently, no buildings remain at the site of such camps on the HumboldtToiyabe National Forest. 

• Cap House: These structures were used to store explosive caps used by relief work crews,

usually to support road construction. 

• Powder House: These structures were used to store explosives used by relief work crews,

usually to support road construction. 

• Landscape Features: Relief workers constructed a wide range of landscape features such as

roads, trails, telephone lines, and range improvements. These are outside the scope of this

evaluation. 

Military. The management of conscientious objectors, including the creation of Civilian Public Service

camps, is an important facet of military activity during World War II. (One could argue that the topic 

could also be a theme under Social History.) The period of significance for this sub-theme, which is

detailed in Volume One, is 1942-1946. Associated resources that are considered significant will usually

be so under Criterion A. In addition to those discussed under the main theme of Conservation, other 

resource types include: 

• Camp: CPS camps were often established in former CCC camps, which could be quite

extensive. Archival research indicates that men in spike camps also occupied other Forest

Service administrative sites such as guard stations. 

• Portable Building: Conscientious objectors at Camp Antelope constructed portable buildings

for use in administering National Forest lands. It is believed that four of these buildings remain, 

but no evidence has been found to substantiate this. 

• Landscape Features: Conscientious objectors constructed landscape features such as check 

dams, telephone lines, and range improvements. These are outside the scope of this

evaluation. 

Ethnic Heritage. Italian stonemasons in Paradise Valley, Nevada contributed significantly to that

community’s architectural development and identity. They constructed buildings and structures for 

commercial, religious, agricultural and residential purposes. Under the guidance of Italian stonemason

Virgil Pasquale, some were also built for governmental use – the Forest Service to be specific – during 

the New Deal era. Resource types associated with this sub-theme could be any of those listed

previously. Those considered significant will usually be so at the local (Paradise Valley) level under 

Criterion C. The Nevada Comprehensive Preservation Plan refers to this theme as The People:

Italians. 

NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY DEFINITIONS 

Each recorded property has been classified by property type as defined in National Register Bulletin

15. Small groups of properties are listed under a single category, using the primary resource. For 

example, a guard station cabin, garage and latrine are classified as buildings. A larger compound of 

buildings and structures is considered a district, which “derives its importance from being a unified

entity, even though it is often composed of a wide variety of resources.” Buildings or structures in a

district may lack individual distinction, but a district may still be eligible if the grouping achieves 

significance as a whole. 

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RESOURCE INVENTORY AND DISTRIBUTION 

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION 

As seen in the table below, the majority of historic sites and buildings are located in northeastern

Nevada. This may be attributed to the larger number of ranger districts there, with each one needing its 

own support structures. The lower number of sites and buildings on the Sierra Front are due partly to

the abandonment of many administrative sites (particularly fire lookouts), resulting in the demolition or

removal of numerous buildings. It is also partly due to the transfer of management responsibilities and 

administrative sites to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. In addition, the relatively recent

establishment of the Carson Ranger District, with much of the land there acquired since the late 1930s 

through recent years means that administrative sites were established and developed later. 

REGION SITES BUILDINGS

Eastern Nevada/Western California (Sierra Front) 

 Bridgeport Ranger District 4 8

 Carson Ranger District 5 16

 Subtotal 9 24

Northeast Nevada 

Elko (Supervisor’s Office buildings) 1 6

 Jarbidge Ranger District 2 10

Mountain City Ranger District 3 19 

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 4 16 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 7 19 

 Subtotal 17 70

Central Nevada 

Austin Ranger District 6 21 

 Ely Ranger District 5 16

 Tonopah Ranger District 6 16

 Subtotal 17 53

Southern Nevada 

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 3 9 

TOTAL 46 156

TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION 

As explained in Volume 1, the temporal boundaries span from 1891 to 1950, a period that is divided 

into four subsets. These represent relevant shifts in the culture, patterns, and events of Forest Service 

administration at the national, regional and local levels. 

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1891-1907 No buildings constructed during this period for or by the Forest Service are known to 

remain. If any do exist, they may be significant for their rarity. Two buildings 

constructed before 1908 were built by others for non-governmental purposes, and

have lost their integrity. They are the Austin Ranger Dwelling (1885) and the

Mahoney Office (1903). 

1908-1929 The earliest known Forest Service buildings were constructed during this time. Those 

remaining are associated with early Forest Service management of public lands and

are typically of a vernacular nature. 

1930-1942 This is the richest period, thanks to relief funding and labor made available in

response to the Depression. Site and building plans were standardized while 

specialized building types such as gas and oil houses were designed and built. 

Buildings constructed during this time are typically associated with New Deal

programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps. They often embody the distinctive 

characteristics of Forest Service design and planning. 

1943-1950 Resources of this period are often associated with the military, with many relating to 

the conscientious objectors and CPS camp. Some are surplus buildings that the

Forest Service acquired in recent years. This period also marks a shift in Forest 

Service design and planning, with an emphasis on portable and/or pre-fabricated

buildings. 

The following table summarizes the primary development periods of administrative sites, as they exist

now. For example, an early ranger station that was extensively re-developed by the Civilian 

Conservation Corps is listed under the 1930-1942 period. Some sites were developed after 1950, but

contain historic buildings that were moved to the site.

Temporal Distribution of Sites

Location 

1907 or 

earlier 

1908-1929 1930-1942 1943-1950 Post-1950

Sierra Front 0 2 3 4 0 

Northeast 

Nevada

0 5 10 0 2

Central 

Nevada

0 2 9 1 5

Southern 

Nevada

0 0 3 0 0

TOTAL 0 9 25 5 7

The following table summarizes individual buildings and structures. They are listed by initial 

construction period, since many have been remodeled over the years, often several times. 

Temporal Distribution of Buildings/Structures 

Location 

1907 or 

earlier 

1908-1929 1930-1942 1943-1950

Sierra Front 0 3 12 9 

Northeast 

Nevada

1 16 53 0

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Location 

1907 or 1908-1929 1930-1942 1943-1950 earlier 

Central 

Nevada

1 5 38 9

Southern 

Nevada

0 0 9 0

TOTAL 2 24 112 18

SITE AND BUILDING TYPOLOGY

The following table illustrates site types and distribution. The type refers to the primary way in which 

the site or building was historically used and/or developed. Many of the former ranger stations and 

supervisors’ office sites are now designated as guard stations, work centers, or by the broad term of 

“administrative site.”

Site Typology

Location Supervisor’s 

Office

Ranger 

Station 

Guard 

Station 

Dwelling 

Site 

Snow

Survey

Cabin Site 

Other 

Sierra Front 0 3 4 0 1 1 

Northeast 

Nevada

1 6 6 0 2 2

Central 

Nevada

1 3 7 3 1 2

Southern 

Nevada

0 1 1 0 0 0

TOTAL 2 13 18 3 4 5

While nearly all of the surveyed resources are categorized by use as “Governmental,” they can also be

classified by sub-category. The survey identified the following sub-categories of use for the recorded

buildings and structures. 

Building/Structure Typology

Type Original Use Current Use

Agricultural 17 15

Office 6 10 

Fire-Related 2 5 

Residential/Domestic 74 73

Utilitarian 48 49

Combination/Multiple-Use 2 3 

Other 3* 1** 

Unknown 4 0

TOTAL 156 156

* 1 commercial, 2 military **1 cultural 

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Chapter Two: Evaluation Methodology 

The evaluation of the recorded historic administrative sites is based on the standard model instituted by 

the National Register. As guided by National Register Bulletins 15, 16A, and 16B, the sites must be 

historically significant under one of four established criteria and must retain integrity. 

CRITERIA AND AREAS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE 

Historic properties may be significant at the local, state or national levels under any of the following 

criteria: 

Criterion A: They are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the

broad patterns of our history. 

As noted previously, those resources associated with the primary theme of Conservation may

be eligible under this criterion. Although all of the surveyed resources are associated with this

theme, not every one is “important in illustrating the historic context,” or “represents the context 

through specific historic associations.”

Resources may also be eligible under this criterion for their association with the sub-themes of

Government and Politics: Depression-Era Relief Programs and Military. 

Criterion B: They are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. 

Resources known to be directly associated with significant individuals identified in Appendix D 

of Volume One may be eligible under this criterion.

Criterion C: They embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of

construction, or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or represent a 

significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. 

Those resources that embody the distinctive characteristics of Forest Service architecture and

site planning may be eligible under Criterion C. They may also be eligible if they represent the

technical or aesthetic achievements of Forest Service architects and landscape architects 

identified in Volume One. Resources representing the skill of Paradise Valley Italian

stonemasons are related to the sub-theme Ethnic Heritage and may be eligible. 

Criterion D: They have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or

history.

At this time, no historic administrative sites are known to be eligible under this criterion. It must

be reiterated that the purpose of this evaluation was to determine eligibility of administrative

buildings and structures. While some reconnaissance surveys were carried out by 

archeologists, most sites have not been closely examined for archeological significance, which 

typically falls under this Criterion. 

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CRITERIA CONSIDERATIONS 

Certain types of properties are not considered eligible to the National Register. These include religious 

properties, moved properties, birthplaces and graves, cemeteries, reconstructed properties, and

commemorative properties. However, they can be considered eligible if they meet special

requirements known as Criteria Considerations. 

Recent research has proved that moving and reconfiguring buildings is a significant historical trend for 

Forest Service administrative sites. These actions, carried out since the first years of the Agency, were

important in accommodating changing administrative needs and management of public lands. For that

reason, the relocations of Forest Service buildings are considered part of a historically important pattern

or trend. Consequently, relocation should not be the sole reason for a determination of ineligibility. In 

addition, many of the moved buildings meet Criterion Consideration B. 

Criterion Consideration B warrants detailed discussion because of the number of moved administrative

buildings on Forest Service sites. Normally, moved buildings are not considered eligible because the

move destroys the relationships between the property and its surroundings. The move may also 

destroy associations with historic events and person. Historic features such as landscaping,

foundations, and chimneys may be lost. Criterion Consideration B states: 

A property removed from its original or historically significant location can be eligible if

it is significant primarily for architectural value or it is the surviving property most

importantly associated with a historic person or event. 

Properties that must meet this criterion consideration include: 

• A resource moved from one location on its original site to another location on the property, 

during or after its Period of Significance. 

• A district in which a significant number of resources have been moved from their original 

locations. 

• A district that has one moved building that makes an especially significant contribution to the

district.

• A portable resource, such as a ship or railroad car, that is relocation to a place incompatible

with its original function. 

• A portable resource whose importance is critically linked to its historic location or route and that 

is moved. 

Properties that do not need to meet this criterion include: 

• A property moved prior to its Period of Significance. 

• A district in which only a small percentage of typical buildings in a district are moved. 

• A portable resource that is eligible under Criterion C and is moved within its natural setting. 

• A property that is raised or lowered on its foundation.

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Those properties that are significant under Criterion C must retain enough historic features to convey its 

architectural values and must retain integrity of design, materials, workmanship, feeling and

association. 

CONTRIBUTING AND NONCONTRIBUTING RESOURCES 

According to National Register Bulletin 16A, “the physical characteristics and historic significance of the 

overall property provide the basis for evaluating component resources.” Each building, structure or 

object on site should be evaluated for its contribution to the site’s significance. Those that are 

considered “contributing” add to the historic associations, historic architectural qualities, or 

archeological values for which a property is significant because:

• it was present during the period of significance, relates to the documented significance of the

property, and possesses historic integrity or is capable of yielding important information about 

the period; or 

• it independently meets the National Register criteria. 

A resource is considered “noncontributing” if it does not add to the historic associations, historic

architectural qualities, or archeological values for which a property is significant because: 

• it was not present during the period of significance or does not relate to the documented

significance of the property; 

• due to alterations, disturbances, additions, or other changes it no longer posses historic 

integrity or is capable of yielding important information about the period; or 

• it does not independently meet the National Register criteria. 

INTEGRITY, RARITY AND UNIQUENESS 

FEATURES AND ASPECTS OF INTEGRITY

Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. The level of integrity is based on the 

degree of preservation and the amount of disturbance caused by alterations or loss of materials. In

determining if a property has adequate integrity, it must retain “essential physical features,” which 

define both why a property is significant (criteria and themes) and when it was significant (period of

significance). There are seven aspects of integrity (location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, 

feeling, and association) and a property must retain several of these to convey its significance. The

essential physical features and relevant aspects of integrity required for eligibility (according to National 

Register Bulletin 15, p.48) are as follows: 

• Criterion A: Resources significant under this criterion are eligible if they retain features from

its period of association with Forest Service administration of public lands, Depression-era 

relief programs, or conscientious objector programs. The resource should retain some 

aspects of integrity, although design and workmanship may not be as important as the others. 

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• Criterion B: Resources significant under this criterion are eligible if they retain features from

its period of association with the important individual. The resource should retain some

aspects of integrity, although design and workmanship may not be as important as the others. 

• Criterion C: Resources significant under this criterion are eligible if they retain most or all

physical features that constitute the construction technique or architectural style. It is not 

eligible if it conveys massing but has lost the majority of the features that characterized it. The

most important aspects of integrity are design, workmanship and materials. Location and 

setting will also be important for those resources whose design is a reflection of their 

immediate environment (e.g., a bridge over a river). 

• Criterion D: Resources significant under this criterion may not have the type of integrity

described under the other criteria. However, they are considered eligible if the property’s 

potential to yield specific data addresses important research questions. Of the seven aspects, 

location, design, materials and possibly workmanship are the most important. 

INTEGRITY RANKING 

Integrity is one of two components of eligibility, the other being significance. The numerical 

ranking system discussed below and in Appendix B addresses integrity only. Some sites or

buildings may have high integrity, but if it does not meet the definition of a significant resource, it 

will not be eligible. Other sites may have some association under the criteria, but may not be 

"important in illustrating the historic context" or "strongly associated" as required for eligibility. 

It is recognized that there are problems with a numerical ranking system (see National Register Bulletin 

24, pp. 55-56). This is particularly true when the definition of “essential physical features” varies

between resources because of their areas of significance. There are also discrepancies between the 

overall integrity of a site as compared to the integrity of individual buildings. As a reminder, a historic

district (e.g., administrative site) may be eligible to the National Register even though its individual 

buildings and structures may lack individual merit. 

Despite these arguments, numerical ranking has value as a “starting point” or general guideline in

evaluating sites and buildings on an objective basis. Many of these buildings are similar in design and 

construction, and a numerical ranking system helped identify those with the highest integrity. 

In addition to assisting with the evaluation process, the ranking system may serve as a guideline in

developing management priorities. For example, the Forest has nine buildings of Region Four Plan 7A. 

Maintenance funds (which are limited) may be directed to those that have the highest integrity and 

significance. 

The following numerical system was based on the ranking system developed by Mark V. Thornton for 

fire lookouts in California.1

 It is used as a flexible guideline, not as a strict categorization, by scoring

each structure. Scores given for the seven aspects of integrity and for rarity may reach a maximum of

17. Refer to Appendix B for the scores of sites and buildings. 

1. Integrity of Location. “Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the

place where the historic event occurred.” The Forest Service has historically moved many of its 

buildings to accommodate work on different parts of the national forests. By the 1930s, some buildings 

were designed to be portable and were moved to locations as needed. 

 1

 Mark V. Thornton, “An Inventory and Historical Significance Evaluation of CDF Fire Lookout Stations, CDF Archeological Report 

Number 12, 1991” TMs [photocopy], Region Four Engineering Office, USDA Forest Service.

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• High (+2). Not moved. 

• Medium (+1). Moved, but was moved before the period of significance, or moved to a new 

location on the same site, or meets Criteria Consideration B, or was designed to be portable,

or is in keeping with historic Forest Service patterns of moving buildings. 

• Low (+0). Moved and is not in keeping with historic Forest Service patterns or has been 

moved to an incompatible setting. 

2. Integrity of Design. “Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space,

structure, and style of a property.”

• High (+2). Original design is intact. 

• Medium (+1). Alterations have been made but are in keeping with original design. 

• Low (+0). Alterations have been made and are not in keeping with the original design. 

3. Integrity of Setting. “Setting is the physical environment of a historic property.” It includes 

topographic features, vegetation, manmade features and relationships between buildings and other 

features. 

• High (+2). Original setting. 

• Medium (+1). Minor alterations to the setting; new location has a similar setting as the original

location. 

• Low (+0). Major alterations to the setting; new location does not have a similar setting as the 

original location. 

4. Integrity of Materials. “Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited

during a particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property.”

• High (+2). Key materials dating from the period of historic significance have been retained. 

• Medium (+1). Modifications have been made, but key materials and significant features have

been preserved. 

• Low (+0). Key materials and significant features have not been preserved. 

5. Integrity of Workmanship. “Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular

culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory.”

• High (+2). No modifications affecting original workmanship have been made. 

• Medium (+1). Modifications have been made, but key features exhibiting original

workmanship have been retained. 

• Low (+0). Original workmanship is no longer apparent. 

6. Integrity of Feeling. “Feeling is a property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a 

particular period of time.” In other words, the property feels historic. 

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• High (+2). The physical features convey the property’s historic character. 

• Medium (+1). Minor alterations have been made but physical features still convey the

property’s historic character.

• Low (+0). Major alterations have been made and physical features no longer convey the

property’s historic character.

7. Integrity of Association. “Association is the direct link between an important historic event or

person and a historic property.”

• High (+2). The property is the place where the event or activity occurred and/or is directly 

associated with an important person. The property conveys that relationship to an observer. 

• Medium (+1). The property has been modified but still conveys its relationship to the event,

activity or person to an observer.

• Low (+0). The property no longer conveys its relationship to the event, activity or person to an

observer or does not have a strong association with significant events, activities, or persons. 

8. Surviving Number (rarity). Higher scores are given for those sites and building plans or types that 

are rare or unusual, or that exhibit a rare or unusual construction technique. 

• Unique (+3). Only example of a standard USFS building plan; a very rare/unusual site, 

building type, or construction. 

• Rare (+2). Only 2-3 examples of this standard USFS building plan or site type exist;

somewhat rare/unusual site type, building type, or construction. 

• Somewhat common (+1). Only 4-5 examples of this standard USFS building plan exist; not a

standard building plan but is of typical USFS design and construction and has no unusual 

features; somewhat common site type or building type with others known. 

• Very common (+0). Six or more examples of this site or standard USFS building plan exist;

not a standard plan but is a very common building type with many others known to exist. 

EVALUATION METHODOLOGY - 16 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Chapter Three: Evaluation Summaries 

Of the administrative sites surveyed, 26% are eligible to the National Register as districts. Most or all of

the buildings in an eligible district are contributing resources, sometimes because they independently 

meet the National Register criteria. Administrative sites that are not eligible as districts may have

individually eligible buildings. Of the buildings surveyed, 66% are eligible either individually or as

contributing resources to a historic district. 

Historic District Summary

Administrative Unit Sites Eligible as 

Districts 

Supervisor’s Office (Fir St. Compound) 1 

Sierra Front 

Bridgeport Ranger District 0 

Carson Ranger District 0 

 Subtotal 0

Northeast Nevada

 Jarbidge Ranger District 1

Mountain City Ranger District 2 

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 1 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 2 

 Subtotal 6

Central Nevada 

Austin Ranger District 1 

Ely Ranger District 3 

Tonopah Ranger District 0 

 Subtotal 4

Southern Nevada

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 1 

TOTAL 12 

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Historic Buildings Summary

Administrative Unit 

Contributing and/or 

Individually Eligible 

Buildings 

Non-Contributing* 

or Ineligible 

Buildings 

Supervisor’s Office (Fir St. Compound) 6 0 

Sierra Front 

Bridgeport Ranger District 4 4 

Carson Ranger District 6 10 

 Subtotal 10 14

Northeast Nevada

 Jarbidge Ranger District 5 5

Mountain City Ranger District 16 3 

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 8 8 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 13 6 

 Subtotal 42 22

Central Nevada 

Austin Ranger District 10 11 

Ely Ranger District 15 1 

Tonopah Ranger District 6 10 

 Subtotal 31 22

Southern Nevada

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 8 1 

TOTAL 97 59

*This count consists of historic buildings. Buildings that are not historic but are located in an eligible district

are considered non-contributing. However, they are not included in this table. 

The following pages narrate the eligibility of each recorded administrative site. As in Volume One, they 

are organized by regions within the state: the Sierra Front, northeast Nevada, central Nevada, and 

southern Nevada. Summary tables include each property’s eligibility to the National Register of Historic

Places. If evaluated as eligible, themes and areas of significance are included. Appendix A is a 

comprehensive table that lists all historic administrative sites and buildings, facility numbers, eligibility,

and justification. 

 

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SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 

Summary of Sites for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Supervisor’s Office 

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Elko Warehouse 

Site 

HM-02589 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C as part of Site 

HM-02590 

Conservation; Architecture 

Politics/Government 

Fir Street Work

Center 

HM-02590 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C as part of Site 

HM-02589 

Conservation; Architecture 

Politics/Government 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 19
Supervisor’s Office

Photo: Fir Street Carpentry Shop 

HM-02589, ELKO WAREHOUSE SITE 

Supervisor’s Office

Elko County, Nevada 

T34N, R55E, S15

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Fir Street Warehouse 1302 1931 Contributing

Fir Street Carpentry Shop 1351 1937 Contributing

HM-02590, FIR STREET WORK CENTER

Supervisor’s Office

Elko County, Nevada 

T34N, R55E, S15

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Fir Street Dwelling 1111 1936 Contributing

Fir Street Shop 1349 1938 Contributing

Fir Street Storage 1348 1938 Contributing 

Fir Street Tire Storage 1347 1938 Contributing 

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that sites HM-02589 and HM-02590 are eligible as a discontiguous district under 

Criteria A and C with a period of significance of 1931-1938 and 1946. They are technically two sites 

separated by Fir Street, but were designed as and are treated as one site. Together, the two sites are 

often referred to as the “Fir Street Compound.” The compound was developed to support Forest-wide 

administration and management. CCC crews constructed or improved the buildings. As a whole, it 

embodies Forest Service design and construction of the New Deal era. 

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 20 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Warehouse

The warehouse was the first building constructed on the compound and is a contributing resource.

Built before New Deal funding and labor was available, it is typical of a vernacular, utilitarian structure of 

locally available materials. The CCC improved the building in 1935 as the site was further developed. 

Carpentry Shop

The carpentry shop, which first served as a garage and storeroom, is of standard Forest Service plan

#33B. While other buildings of this type exist in Region Four, the Fir Street Carpentry Shop is the only 

example on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It is a contributing resource. 

Dwelling 

Although the dwelling was relocated to the site from Lamoille Canyon, it is considered a contributing 

resource. It was built and moved during the periods of significance, most likely by enrollees from the 

same CCC camp. The dwelling has lost some integrity but it is of a standard Forest Service design 

from that period. It relates to the documented significance of the property and adds to the historic

associations and architectural qualities for which the site is significant. 

Shop 

The shop was built as a garage to house equipment for the Humboldt National Forest. As a modified

version of Region Four Plan 35, it is unique to the forest and is a contributing resource. 

Storage 

Like most large compounds, the Fir Street Compound provided gas and oil to Forest Service vehicles 

and equipment. The storage building, constructed to house and distribute these commodities, is a 

contributing resource. 

Tire Storage 

The tire storage building is a contributing resource. It was constructed and moved to the site during the

periods of significance and is characteristic of Forest Service design. It relates to the documented 

significance of the property and adds to the historic associations and architectural qualities for which 

the site is significant. 

 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 21
SIERRA FRONT 

Summary of Sites for the Bridgeport Ranger District

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Bridgeport 

Administrative Site

TY-4196 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Site not eligible; Dwelling 

and Woodshed eligible 

under Criterion C 

Architecture; 

Politics/Government; 

Conservation 

Buckeye Snow

Survey Cabin 

TY-4969 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Piute Meadows 

Guard Station 

TY-4971 Federal Government: Military;

The Public Domain 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Military; Politics/Government; 

Conservation; Architecture 

Wheeler Guard 

Station 

TY-4970 Federal Government: Military;

The Public Domain 

Not eligible --

Summary of Sites for the Carson Ranger District

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Carson 

Administrative Site

TY-3273 The Public Domain Site not eligible; White 

House eligible under 

Criterion C 

Architecture 

Connells Camp 

Administrative Site

TY-3335 Grazing on the Mono National 

Forest and Sierra Nevada 

Officially determined 

eligible under Criterion A 

(1994) 

Agriculture 

Dog Valley Guard 

Station 

TY-4972 The Public Domain Site not eligible; Sign 

Building and VIS office 

eligible under Criterion C 

Architecture; Conservation 

Markleeville Guard 

Station 

TY-4425 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Officially determined 

ineligible (1998) 

-- 

Soda Springs 

Administrative Site

TY-3334 The Public Domain Officially determined 

eligible under Criteria A 

and C (1994) 

Politics/Government; 

Conservation 

Architecture 

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 22 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Bridgeport Ranger District 

Photo: Bridgeport “B” Dwelling 

TY-4196, BRIDGEPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Bridgeport Ranger District 

Mono County, California 

T5N, R24E, S23

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Bridgeport Warehouse/Shop 1322 1931 Ineligible

Bridgeport "B" (North) Dwelling 1121 1933 Eligible

Bridgeport Woodshed 1603 c.1935 Eligible 

Bridgeport Bunkhouse #1 (old office) 1187 1962 Ineligible

Bridgeport “A” (West) Dwelling 1148 1963 Ineligible

Bridgeport Tool Shed 1604 1964 Ineligible

Bridgeport “C” (East) Dwelling 1188 1968 Ineligible 

Bridgeport Sewer Plant 1503 1973 Ineligible

Bridgeport Bunkhouse #2 1186 1996 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

As early as 1979, Site TY-4196 was evaluated as having historic and prehistoric significance and being 

eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This was superseded by a 1990 report, which 

erroneously stated the remaining 1930s structures retained little integrity due to modifications. Of the

three remaining historic buildings, only the warehouse has been significantly altered. The dwelling and 

its associated woodshed retain high integrity. It is recommended that they are eligible to the National 

Register under Criterion C. 

Warehouse/Shop 

Due to significant alterations, the original appearance of the warehouse is no longer intact. The

building is not eligible due to this loss of integrity. 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 23
"B" (North) Dwelling 

The dwelling is eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of 1933. It is an intact example of

Blanchard and Maher's Plan A-1 as illustrated in Dana Supernowicz’s examination of administrative 

buildings in Region Five. The house was designed by Norman K. Blanchard and Edward J. Maher, 

who were instrumental in the design and development of Forest Service administrative sites in Region

5 (California). Supernowicz writes that this was the first residence plan completed by the two architects

and that the first one was probably not constructed until 1934. This indicates that the Bridgeport house,

constructed in 1933, is one of the first (if not the first) of these houses to be built. There are two

dwellings of this type on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The other, located at the Markleeville

Guard Station, has lost its integrity due to alterations. 

Woodshed

As an associated structure of the dwelling, the woodshed is also eligible under Criterion C. It retains 

integrity and appears to be of a standard plan designed by Blanchard and Maher. 

Important References

“Bridgeport Administrative Site Study, 1979” TMs. Sparks Office, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 

USDA Forest Service. 

Levulett, Valerie. “Historic Property Survey Report for Construction of a Proposed Passing Lane Along 

Highway 395, Mono County, California, Report No. 9-Mno-395, August 1990.” 

Merriam, C. Hart. “California Cultural Resource Report No. CA:MON:12, 1938.” California Office of 

Historic Preservation, Sacramento, California.

Supernowicz, Dana E. Contextual History of Forest Service Administration Buildings in the Pacific 

Southwest Region. n.p.: USDA Forest Service Region 5, January 1989.

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 24 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Photo: Buckeye Snow Survey Cabin 

TY-4969, BUCKEYE SNOW SURVEY CABIN

Bridgeport Ranger District 

Mono County, California 

T4N, R23E, S20

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Buckeye Snow Survey Cabin 1120 1926 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that Site TY-4969 is not eligible to the National Register. It is an early example of a

snow survey cabin on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is associated with snow surveying 

pioneer J.E. Church. However, the cabin has lost integrity due to the removal of character-defining

features including windows, door, roofing material and the “Santa Claus” chimney. 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 25
Photo: Piute Meadows Cabin 

TY-4971, PIUTE MEADOWS GUARD STATION

Bridgeport Ranger District 

Mono County, California 

T4N, R22E, S15

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Piute Meadows Cabin 1119 1944 Eligible

Piute Meadows Storage Shed 1323 c.1944 Eligible

Piute Meadows Latrine 1616 1980 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that the cabin and storage shed at Site TY-4971 are eligible to the National Register 

under Criteria A and C with a period of significance of 1942-44. The cabin and its associated shed

(originally a latrine) were constructed of native materials in the Park Rustic style by conscientious 

objectors from Camp Antelope. Opposed to war, these men represented a shift in military dealings with

pacifists and contributed to significant forest development during a period of labor shortages. The 

fiberglass latrine is a non-contributing resource due to its age. 

Cabin 

The Park Rustic style of the cabin is unusual for administrative sites on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National 

Forest. This style was popularized by the National Park Service and some regions of the Forest 

Service but is rarely found in Region Four. The rusticity, portrayed by the use of stone and logs in

combination with vernacular forms, was appealing to the public and was typically used for recreationrelated structures. With its high integrity, the cabin is a fine example of the style and represents a

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 26 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
departure from standard plans and materials used by the Forest Service at the time of its construction.

It also serves as a tangible reminder of the conscientious objectors’ contributions during World War II. 

Storage Shed 

The original latrine, now used as a storage shed, is eligible as an associated feature with the cabin. It 

was also constructed in the Park Rustic style. 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 27
Photo: Wheeler Bunkhouse

TY-4970, WHEELER GUARD STATION 

Bridgeport Ranger District 

Mono County, California 

T6N, R23E, S22 and 23

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Wheeler Bunkhouse 1116 1914 Ineligible

Wheeler Garage/Warehouse 1315 1914 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-4970 is not eligible to the National Register. The integrity of the 1914 

site and buildings has been lost due to drastic remodeling of the dwelling, relocation of and alterations 

to the garage/warehouse, and loss of early landscaping. Although conscientious objectors from CPS 

Camp Antelope remodeled the dwelling, National Register Bulletin 15 states, “the property’s specific

association must be considered important as well.” The 1942 remodeling of the 1914 dwelling is less

representative of the conscientious objectors’ work than other resources in the area. In contrast, the

Piute Meadows Guard Station, also located on the Bridgeport Ranger District, represents an important 

association. There, the men constructed a cabin and latrine of native materials in the Park Rustic style. 

The Magnolia Residence site on the Tonopah Ranger District also portrays a stronger association with

the conscientious objectors.

Bunkhouse

The addition of a wrap-around sleeping porch to the 1914 cabin was a significant alteration resulting in

a loss of integrity. The work was carried out by conscientious objectors during World War II. However,

this work does not represent a strong association with them, as do the Piute Meadows Guard Station

and the Magnolia Residence. Other alterations that compromise various aspects of integrity include

the brick lean-to addition on the west, the wood deck on the south, asbestos shingle siding, and interior 

finishes. 

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 28 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Garage/Warehouse 

Archival information indicates the garage/warehouse was either moved from another location on site or 

was rotated 90 degrees. This and the removal of the bathroom at one end have only slightly 

diminished the building’s integrity. The building does not individually meet the National Register criteria

and is, consequently, ineligible. 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 29
Carson Ranger District 

Photo: Carson White House 

TY-3273, CARSON ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Carson Ranger District 

Carson City, Nevada 

T15N, R20E, S20 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Carson White House 1211 1946 Eligible

Carson Garage 1301 1952 Ineligible

Carson District Office 1210 1968 Ineligible

Carson District Modular Office 1215 1992 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that the Carson White House, located on Site TY-3273, is eligible to the National 

Register under Criterion C with a period of significance of 1946. It clearly illustrates a shift from

standard Forest Service designs of the New Deal Era to a new architectural identity of the post-war era. 

Designed by Region Four Architect George Nichols, it represents a response to available materials and

prevalent styles of the time. There are no other buildings of this type on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National 

Forest and no others have been identified on the other national forests in Region Four. 

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Photo: Connells Camp Cabin 

TY-3335, CONNELLS CAMP ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Carson Ranger District 

Alpine County, California 

T7N, R22E, S18

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Connells Camp Cabin 1165 c.1945 Eligible

Connells Camp Latrine 1699 c.1945 Eligible

Statement of Significance

In 1994, Site TY-3335 was determined to be eligible for the National Register under Criterion A for its 

association with the significant theme of grazing on the Mono National Forest and the eastern slopes of

the Sierra Nevada Range. A review of this site shows this to be an accurate evaluation. It should be

noted that Connells Camp is not a historic administrative site. It has only been used in that capacity in 

recent years.

Important References

Palmer, Rebecca. “Determination of Eligibility for the Connell Cabin, Forest Service Site TY-3335,

1994.” 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 31
Photo: Dog Valley VIS Office 

TY-4972, DOG VALLEY GUARD STATION 

Carson Ranger District 

Sierra County, California 

T20N, R17E, S25

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Dog Valley Fire Cache 1313 c.1945 Ineligible

Dog Valley Office 1206 c.1945 Ineligible

Dog Valley Sign Building 1355 c.1945 Eligible

Dog Valley VIS Office 1208 c.1945 Eligible 

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-4972 is not eligible to the National Register, but that two of its buildings

are individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of c.1945. Although the site is 

strongly associated with conscientious objectors from Camp Antelope, it has a low degree of integrity. 

Many of the original buildings and features no longer exist and a reconnaissance survey revealed no

archeological features that would make the site eligible under Criterion D. It is recommended that the

sign building and the VIS office are eligible to the National Register under Criterion C with a period of

significance of c.1945. 

Fire Cache 

The fire cache, originally built as a bathhouse, would be a contributing resource if the site were eligible

as a district. As this is not the case, and the building does not independently meet the criteria, it is not

eligible to the National Register. 

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 32 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Office 

Like the fire cache, the office would be a contributing structure in an eligible district. However, it is not in

an eligible district and it does not independently meet the criteria. Consequently, it is not eligible to the 

National Register. 

Sign Building and VIS Office 

These two buildings are eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of c.1945. They are two

of four remaining examples of early pre-fabricated portable structures used by the Forest Service for 

various administrative purposes. Constructed of modular panels bolted together, these types of

structures were placed throughout the Forest to serve many purposes. Since they were designed to be

portable, their significance is not tied to the site. They may have been constructed by conscientious 

objectors, but this is presently speculative. Should future evidence prove that conscientious objectors

did build them, they would also be eligible under Criterion A for that association. 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 33
Photo: Markleeville VIS Office 

TY-4425, MARKLEEVILLE GUARD STATION

Carson Ranger District 

Alpine County, California 

T10N, R20E, S21

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Markleeville Dwelling A 1110 1933 Ineligible

Markleeville Garage/Warehouse 1311 1933 Ineligible

Markleeville VIS Office 1213 1933 Ineligible

Markleeville Gas/Storage Shed 1306 1934 Ineligible

Markleeville Prevention Office 1201 1934 Ineligible

Markleeville Storage Shed 1312 1937 Ineligible

Markleeville Bunkhouse 1113 c.1937 Ineligible

Markleeville A-Frame Shed #1 1308 1957 Ineligible

Markleeville A-Frame Shed #2 1309 1957 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

In 1998, Site TY-4425 was determined to be ineligible for the National Register due to numerous 

building relocations and substantial alterations (vinyl siding, composition roofing, aluminum windows,

etc.) that have resulted in a loss of integrity. A second review of the site shows this to be an accurate 

evaluation. 

Important References

Kumiega, Karen. “Markleeville Guard Station Narrative Report and Evaluation, Heritage Resource

Report TY-98-1258, 4 September 1998.” 

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Photo: Soda Springs Cabin

TY-3334, SODA SPRINGS ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Carson Ranger District 

Alpine County, California 

T8N, R21E, S27

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Soda Springs Storage Shed 1394 c.1935 Not eligible 

Soda Springs Cabin 1112 1941 Eligible

Soda Springs Storage/Tack Room 1370 1966 Not eligible 

Soda Springs Latrine c.1966 Not eligible

Statement of Significance 

In 1994, the Cabin at Site TY-3334 was determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic

Places under Criteria A and C. It is eligible under Criterion A for its association with the public

administration and resource conservation plan of the Mono National Forest. It is eligible under Criterion

C as a characteristic example of Forest Service designs of the New Deal era in Region Five. A second

review of the site shows the 1994 determination of eligibility for the cabin to be accurate and that the 

period of significance is 1941. Although not discussed, the storage shed is not eligible as it appears to

have been moved from a recreational site later. The other two buildings are not eligible due to their

ages. 

Important References

Palmer, Rebecca. “Determination of Eligibility for the Soda Springs Guard Station, Forest Service Site 

TY-3334, August 1994.” 

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NORTHEAST NEVADA 

Summary of Sites for the Jarbidge Ranger District

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Mahoney Guard 

Station 

HM-34 The Public Domain Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture 

Pole Creek Guard

Station 

HM-02594 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Site not eligible; 

Bunkhouse eligible under 

Criteria A and C 

Politics/Government; 

Architecture 

Summary of Sites for the Mountain City Ranger District 

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

76 Creek 

Administrative Site

HM-02595 The Public Domain Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; 

Architecture 

Gold Creek Guard 

Station 

HM-663 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Listed under Criteria A 

and C (1992) 

Conservation; Architecture 

Politics/Government 

Mountain City Old 

Compound 

HM-904 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture 

Politics/Government 

Mountain City Hay 

Shed 

HM-02610 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C as part of HM-904 

Conservation; Architecture 

Politics/Government 

Summary of Sites for the Ruby Mountains Ranger District 

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Harrison Pass

Guard Station 

HM-02596 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Lamoille Guard 

Station 

HM-903 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture 

Politics/Government 

Ruby Guard 

Station 

HM-02597 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Site not eligible; Cellar

eligible under Criterion C 

Architecture 

Wells 

Administrative Site

HM-02598 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Not eligible --

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Summary of Sites for the Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Buckskin Snow

Survey Cabin 

HM-02599 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Not eligible --

Calico Ranger 

Station 

HM-02611 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Laca 

Administrative Site

HM-02612 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Lamance 

Administrative Site

HM-02613 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Lamance Powder 

House 

HM-02609 People: The Italians; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria 

A and C 

Ethnic Heritage; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Martin Creek 

Guard Station 

HM-02614 People: The Italians; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs; 

The Public Domain 

Eligible under Criteria 

A and C 

Ethnic Heritage; 

Politics/Government; 

Conservation; Architecture 

Paradise Valley

Guard Station 

HM-708 Depression-Era Relief Programs;

The Public Domain 

Listed under Criteria A 

and C (1996) 

Politics/Government; 

Conservation; Architecture 

PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 37
Jarbidge Ranger District

Photo: Mahoney Dwelling 

HM-34, MAHONEY GUARD STATION 

Jarbidge Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T46N, R58E, S9 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Mahoney Office 1207 1903 Non-contributing

Mahoney Dwelling 1108 1912 Contributing

Mahoney Barn 1317 1921 Contributing

Mahoney Storage Shed 1354 c.1930 Contributing 

Mahoney Latrine 1602 1931 Contributing

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site HM-34 is eligible to the National Register as a district under Criteria A and

C with a period of significance of 1912-1931. The district is eligible under Criterion A for its strong

association with early Federal policies regarding conservation and management of natural resources 

on public lands. It is also eligible under Criterion C as one of few sites retaining the characteristics of 

Forest Service administrative sites prior to the New Deal era. These characteristics include the re-use 

of existing buildings, vernacular building forms, expansion of buildings to meet growing needs, and the 

recycling of building materials to construct new buildings. 

EVALUATION SUMMARIES - 38 PRIVIES, PASTURES AND PORTABLES, VOL. 2 
Office 

The office, a log building that served as the original ranger station, was once determined to be eligible

to the National Register but has since been substantially altered with the removal of original logs, door

and window replacement, and door relocation. Because of this significant loss of integrity, it no longer 

meets the definition of an eligible or contributing resource. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling has medium integrity, with several alterations carried out in the 1930s and 1960s.

However, it retains its overall design and many original materials and features, as well as a feeling of its 

1912 construction date. While its individual merit may be somewhat compromised, it contributes to the 

district's historical associations and architectural character. 

Barn 

The barn is much as it appeared after it was extended in 1928. Along with the other buildings on site, it 

served an important purpose in the administration of the Jarbidge Ranger District. It has high integrity 

and is a contributing resource. 

Storage Shed 

Although the storage shed was moved to the site after the period of significance, it is contributing as it 

adds to the district’s historic associations and architectural qualities, relates to the documented 

significance of the property and possesses historic integrity. 

Latrine

The latrine has very high integrity and pre-dates the construction of standard Forest Service plans. It is

a contributing resource to the district. 

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Photo: Pole Creek Bunkhouse 

HM-02594, POLE CREEK GUARD STATION

Jarbidge Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T46N, R59E, S13

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Pole Creek Storage Shed 1334 1928 Ineligible

Pole Creek Dwelling 1120 1933 Ineligible

Pole Creek Fire Cache 1318 1933 Ineligible

Pole Creek Office 1206 1933 Ineligible

Pole Creek Bunkhouse 1121 c.1939 Eligible

Pole Creek Latrine 1355 1968 Ineligible

Pole Creek Gas House 1319 1969 Ineligible

Pole Creek Generator Bldg. 1359 1969 Ineligible

Pole Creek Shop/Warehouse 1368 1974 Ineligible

Pole Creek Tack /Hay Shed 1361 1978 Ineligible

Pole Creek Pavilion 1383 1980 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site HM-02594 is not eligible to the National Register, but that the bunkhouse is

individually eligible under Criteria A and C with a period of significance of c.1939. Although the Pole

Creek Guard Station is associated with the early administration of the Humboldt National Forest and

with Forest Service development during the New Deal era, the site does not strongly represent either. 

Six of the eleven buildings were constructed since the late 1960s, as were other features such as the 

trailer pads. Only the storage shed remains from the early period (1908-1929), while two of the three 

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resources constructed during the New Deal era (1930-1942) have low integrity due to substantial

alterations. 

Storage Shed 

Although the storage shed is associated with the first phase of development, it holds no individual merit 

that warrants a determination of eligibility independent of the site. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling is one of the altered New Deal-era buildings. It was built of Region Four Plan 7 but was 

quickly converted to a Plan 7A, a popular choice for guard station houses. The dwelling's integrity is

seriously compromised by the removal of walls (including an original exterior wall), window and door 

replacement, the enclosure of the porch, and remodeling of the bathroom and interior finishes. The

loss of the porch also compromises the building's integrity because it was a major character-defining

element with features such as box columns, moulding, wood flooring and a beaded ceiling. Better 

examples of this plan can be found at Berry Creek Guard Station, Ellison Guard Station, Kyle Canyon 

Guard Station, and Lee Canyon Guard Station. 

Fire Cache 

The fire cache, formerly a barn, is one of the New Deal-era buildings. Its interior integrity has been

compromised by the removal of mangers and stalls, but the exterior is relatively intact. However, it is 

not a rare or unique building plan and does not warrant a determination of individual eligibility. 

Office 

Like the dwelling, the office has been substantially altered and is no longer recognizable as a Region

Four Plan 23 garage. Better examples of this building type are found at Berry Creek Guard Station and

Ellison Guard Station. 

Bunkhouse

The bunkhouse is individually eligible under Criteria A and C with a period of significance of c.1939. It

is historically significant for its direct association with the CCC and as the only remaining example of 

this building type on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Designed as a portable building of prefabricated panels, it served as barracks at Camp Antelope, California, and a camp for the CCC and 

later for conscientious objectors. Despite some interior modifications, the building retains its characterdefining features and serves the same purpose for which it was constructed. 

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Mountain City Ranger District

Photo: 76 Creek Cabin 

HM-02595, 76 CREEK ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Mountain City Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T44N, R58E, S6

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

76 Creek Cabin 1119 1936 Eligible 

76 Creek Latrine recent Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that the 76 Creek Cabin on Site HM-02595 is eligible to the National Register under 

Criteria A and C with a period of significance of 1936. Used as a snow survey cabin, it is the Forest’s

only remaining resource of this type in its original setting and with high integrity. Snow surveying was 

important in the Federal administration of public lands. George L. Nichols developed the design, 

known as Region Four Plan 133-A, as a tourist cabin. While its picturesque image is different from

typical administration buildings, its construction techniques and materials are the same. The latrine is 

not historic and is, therefore, ineligible. 

The Basque oven, located near the cabin, was not evaluated within this context of administrative 

facilities. Forest Service Report No. HM-97-0784 provides more information about the oven, as well as

other resources related to Basque shepherding such as arborglyphs, harri mutil, and campsites.

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Photo: Gold Creek Cellar 

HM-663, GOLD CREEK GUARD STATION 

Mountain City Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T45N, R56E, S32

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Gold Creek Dwelling 1118 1911 Contributing

Gold Creek Generator House 1501 1912 Contributing*

Gold Creek Garage/Office 1202 1933 Contributing

Gold Creek Barn 1312 1934 Contributing

Gold Creek Cellar 1314 1935 Contributing

Gold Creek Latrine (old) 1603 c.1935 Contributing*

Gold Creek Cabin/Storage 1358 1935 Contributing

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 1 1104 1936 Non-Contributing

Gold Creek Gas and Oil House 1313 1938 Contributing

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 2 1103 c.1940 Non-Contributing

Gold Creek Latrine (new) 1640 1970s? Non-Contributing*

Gold Creek Small Storage 1382 1970s? Non-Contributing*

Statement of Significance

Summary

The Gold Creek Ranger Station (now designated a guard station) was listed in the National Register of 

Historic Places on September 14, 1992 under Criteria A and C as a district. The areas and periods of 

significance were identified as Politics/Government (1933-1938), Conservation (1911-1916), and

Architecture (1933-1938). It was listed under Criterion A for its association with the Civilian 

Conservation Corps and early Federal policies regarding conservation and management of natural 

resources on public lands in Northeastern Nevada. It was also listed under Criterion C as

representative of Forest Service administrative compounds in Nevada. 

*The Generator House (“Shop”), Bunkhouse 1 (“Tourist Cabin”), and Bunkhouse 2 (“Tourist Cabin”)

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were considered non-contributing structures at the time the site was listed on the National Register. 

Research carried out since that time indicates that the generator house meets the criteria as a 

contributing resource. The historic latrine was not included in the nomination, but should be considered 

a contributing resource. The small storage building and new latrine, which were not addressed in the 

nomination, are not historic and are, therefore, non-contributing resources. It is recommended that an

addendum to the National Register record be submitted to reflect this new information. 

Dwelling 

Although the dwelling was constructed in 1911, it characterizes the 1933-1938 period when it was 

extensively remodeled by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Interior finishes have been modernized, but 

the interior layout is virtually unchanged. The house retains most of its character-defining features from 

the 1930s, as well as a few from the earlier period. These include the cove siding, exposed purlins and 

rafter tails, brick chimneys, doors, windows, beaded porch paneling, cabinets, and shelving. 

Generator Shed

The National Register Nomination classified the generator shed ("shop") as a non-contributing 

structure. However, research carried out since 1992 shows that it meets the definition of a contributing 

structure. Like the dwelling, the generator shed was constructed as one of the first buildings at the 

Gold Creek Ranger Station. It originally served as a barn but was converted to a shop/machine shed 

by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The work included removal of the top half of the structure and 

installation of corrugated metal siding. The generator shed does not retain integrity from the 1911-1916

period, but has a high degree of integrity from the 1933-1938 period. It is recommended that an 

addendum to the National Register record be submitted to reflect this new information. 

Garage/Office

The storeroom of the garage was converted to an office and later a kitchen. However, the work was 

carried out in a sensitive manner and the exterior remains virtually unchanged. The garage is clearly 

recognizable as a representative example of Region Four Plan 21 and contributes to the architectural 

character of the historic district. 

Barn 

Like the garage, the barn was converted to a new use to accommodate changing administrative needs. 

The work was carried out sympathetically and the exterior of the building retains its character-defining 

features: exposed rafters, cove siding, windows and doors. It is a contributing resource. 

Cellar

The cellar, with its fine stone construction and high integrity, is a contributing resource. It is a unique

building, compared to others built by the Forest Service and Civilian Conservation Corps throughout

Nevada. 

Latrine (old)

The latrine, although in poor condition, has integrity and is a contributing resource. It is of Region Four 

Plan 70, which was used for latrines at administrative sites improved or constructed during the New 

Deal era. The latrines were often moved to new locations on a site, or to a new site altogether. A 

handful of these latrines remain on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 

Cabin/Storage

The Cabin/Storage building is referred to as a "tourist cabin" in the National Register Nomination and 

was classified as a contributing building. It was constructed in support of snow surveying, which was 

important in the Federal administration of public lands, particularly in the area of water management. 

Originally known as the North Fork snow survey cabin, it is contributing because it is individually eligible 

under Criterion C and meets Criterion Consideration B. The cabin is of Region Four Plan 133-A, 

designed by George L. Nichols as a tourist cabin. While its picturesque image is different from typical 

administration buildings, its construction techniques and materials are the same. The building was 

moved in keeping with historic Forest Service patterns. The interior has been modified, but the exterior 

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still has integrity. Two other buildings of this type exist on the Forest: the 76 Creek Cabin (eligible) and 

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 1 (non-contributing due to alterations). 

Bunkhouse 1 

Bunkhouse 1 was moved from the Coon Creek snow survey course. Referred to as a "tourist cabin" in

the National Register Nomination, it was classified as a non-contributing building. This is attributed to a 

loss of integrity. Like the Cabin/Storage building, it would have been eligible under Criterion C if not for 

a 12' x 12' addition constructed in 1949, after the period of significance. This addition significantly alters 

the building, essentially doubling the size and number of rooms. Two other buildings of this standard 

Region Four Plan 133A exist on the Forest: the 76 Creek Cabin (eligible) and Gold Creek 

Cabin/Storage building (contributing). 

Gas and Oil House 

The gas and oil house is practically unchanged since it was constructed by the Civilian Conservation 

Corps. This utilitarian building is a fine example of Region Four Plan 95 and contributes to the historical 

associations and architectural character of the site. 

Bunkhouse 2

Bunkhouse 2 is referred to as a "tourist cabin" in the National Register Nomination and was classified

as a non-contributing building. This is attributed to its construction or placement on site after the period 

of significance. In addition, the building's integrity was considerably diminished with a post-1947 

addition that doubled the size and number of rooms. 

Important References

Birk, Terry. National Register Nomination for Gold Creek Ranger Station. April 16, 1992. 

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Photo: Mountain City Garage/Storeroom (left) and Dwelling (right) 

HM-904, MOUNTAIN CITY OLD COMPOUND

Mountain City Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T45N, R53E, S24

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Mountain City Dwelling 1115 1910 Contributing

Mountain City Cellar 1364 1926 Non-contributing

Mountain City Barn 1306 1933 Contributing

Mountain City Garage/Storeroom 1308 1933 Contributing

Mountain City Pump House 1367 1933 Contributing

Mountain City Gas and Oil House 1309 1936 Contributing

Mountain City Fire Cache 1310 1940 Contributing

Mountain City APW Building 1964 Non-contributing 

Mountain City Shed (prefab) 1980s? Non-contributing 

HM-02610, MOUNTAIN CITY HAY SHED, NEW COMPOUND

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Mountain City Hay Shed 5654 c.1940 Contributing 

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Sites HM-904 and HM-02610 are eligible to the National Register under Criteria

A and C as a discontiguous district with a period of significance of 1933-1940. Though physically 

separated, the buildings of the Old Compound and the hay shed at the New Compound functioned 

together historically as the Mountain City Ranger Station. The district is eligible under Criterion A

because it is strongly associated with Depression-era relief programs and early Federal policies 

regarding conservation and management of natural resources on public lands. It is also eligible under 

Criterion C as a representation of Forest Service re-development of administrative sites during the New 

Deal era. Like Gold Creek Ranger Station, the site was redeveloped with the construction of new 

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buildings and remodeling of older buildings when relief funds and labor became available during the

New Deal era. The APW building and prefabricated shed are non-contributing resources due to their 

ages. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling does not retain integrity from the site’s first development period of 1910-1927 but does 

have integrity from the second development period. It was constructed as a two-room house in 1910

and had two more rooms added in 1920. It was included in the 1930s re-development work, when

relief funding and labor were used to expand and remodel the building. At that time, it was painted the

standard color scheme of white with green trim to match the new buildings constructed during that

period. Some alterations have been made since the period of significance, thus diminishing the

dwelling's integrity. While it may have minimal individual merit, it still meets the definition of a 

contributing resource. It adds to the district's historic associations and architectural character.

Cellar

The cellar is a non-contributing resource because it has been significantly reconstructed after the

period of significance with incompatible materials. As a building with few character-defining features, 

these alterations significantly impact the integrity. Most notable are the replacement of the pole roof, 

the inner door, and the outer door. 

Barn 

The barn is an example of a standard plan modified slightly at construction to meet the needs of a

particular ranger station. This included the installation of a small double door at the haymow to facilitate 

hay storage. Although such modifications occurred often, they were expected to receive approval from

the Regional Office. The barn maintains high integrity and contributes to the district's significance.

Garage/Storeroom 

Although it is not rare, the garage/storeroom is a fine example of Region Four Plan 21, a popular

choice for ranger stations. It retains integrity and contributes to the site's historic significance and 

architectural character.

Pump House 

Like the pump houses at Lamoille and Paradise Valley ranger stations, this building was modified by 

the removal of its top half and windmill in its early years. Despite this alteration, the pump house retains

adequate integrity and adds to the district's historic significance. It is, therefore, a contributing structure. 

Gas and Oil House 

The gas and oil house, like the barn, was slightly modified when it was built at the Mountain City 

Ranger Station. It is of Region Four Plan 126E, which was designed for work camps that were 

characterized by board-and-batten siding. The structure was clad with double-drop siding to match the

other buildings. It is highly intact and contributes to the district's historic associations and architectural 

character.

Fire Cache 

Like many historic Forest Service buildings, the fire cache was relocated and converted to a new use to

accommodate changing administrative needs. It was originally built as a hay barn nearby, was later 

moved to the main compound to serve as a garage, and is now used to store fire equipment. The

building meets Criterion Consideration B, has high integrity, and is a contributing resource in the

Mountain City Ranger Station district. 

Hay Shed 

The hay shed has high integrity, remaining virtually unchanged since it was built c.1940. It is a 

contributing structure to the Mountain City Ranger Station district. 

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Ruby Mountains Ranger District

Photo: Harrison Pass Storage 

HM-02596, HARRISON PASS GUARD STATION

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T29N, R57E, S31

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Harrison Pass Cabin 1123 c.1929 Ineligible

Harrison Pass Storage 1320 1929 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that Site HM-02596 is not eligible to the National Register because it does not 

strongly demonstrate an important association with the historic themes of Forest Service administrative 

sites. Compared to other guard stations constructed before the New Deal era, it has minimal 

components. Other sites on the Forest, including the Mahoney Guard Station and the Meadow 

Canyon Guard Station, better illustrate Forest Service administrative compounds of this time. Neither 

the cabin nor storage shed meet criteria to warrant an individual determination of eligibility. 

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Photo: Lamoille Dwelling 

HM-903, LAMOILLE GUARD STATION

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T33N, R58E, S19 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Lamoille Office/Bunkhouse 1203 1934 Contributing

Lamoille Barn 1321 1936 Contributing

Lamoille Garage 1301 1936 Contributing

Lamoille Gas and Oil House 1322 1936 Contributing

Lamoille Pump House 1323 1936 Contributing

Lamoille Warehouse 1303 1936 Contributing 

Lamoille Dwelling 1101 1938 Contributing

Lamoille APW Bunkhouse 1143 1964 Non-contributing 

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that Site HM-903 is eligible to the National Register under Criteria A and C as a 

district with a period of significance of 1934-1938. It is associated with the early Federal management

of public lands, Civilian Conservation Corps Camp F-1, and the Works Progress Administration. The 

compound is one of the finest and most intact examples of Forest Service design and site planning

during the New Deal era. The APW bunkhouse is a non-contributing resource because it was 

constructed after the period of significance and is less than 50 years old. It also detracts from the 

historic character of the site.

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Office/Bunkhouse 

Although alterations diminish the individual merit of the office/bunkhouse, it still meets the criteria of a

contributing building to the Lamoille Guard Station. It retains several aspects of integrity (e.g., location,

setting, workmanship, feeling) and most of the character-defining features remain. 

Barn 

Although some interior modifications have been made, the barn's exterior is highly intact. It finely 

portrays the design of Region Four Plan 11 and contributes to the district's historic significance. 

Garage 

The garage is of Region Four Plan 21, a popular choice for ranger stations on the Humboldt National

Forest. It has a high degree of integrity and contributes greatly to the site's significance. 

Gas and Oil House 

The gas and oil house is of Region Four Plan 95 and has a high degree of integrity. Constructed with

one door rather than standard two, it retains its character-defining features and is a contributing 

structure.

Pump House 

Like the pump houses at Mountain City and Paradise Valley, the top half of this pump house was 

removed in its early years. The pump house still retains many aspects of integrity and adds to the

district's historic associations and architectural character. It is a contributing structure.

Warehouse

The warehouse, with its compatible addition, adds to the district's historic significance and is a 

contributing structure. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling is a fine example of Region Four Plan 1 and retains most of its character-defining

features. The conversion of the upper floor to bedrooms, requiring the insertion of a staircase, was a

standard alteration to this building plan. Developed by the regional office, the conversion plan was 

implemented on many Plan 1 houses throughout Region Four. The house is a contributing resource to

the district, as it has high integrity and adds to the architectural character of the site. 

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Photo: Ruby Cellar

HM-02597, RUBY GUARD STATION 

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T33N, R60E, S20

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Ruby Barn 1324 1915 Ineligible

Ruby Pump House 1325 1919 Ineligible

Ruby Cellar 1326 1924 Eligible

Ruby Latrine 1 1617 c.1935 Ineligible

Ruby Latrine 2 1640 c.1935 Ineligible

Ruby Dwelling 1139 c.1937 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that Site HM-02597 is not eligible to the National Register but that the cellar is

individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of 1924. The integrity of the site

during its period of development (1915-24) was seriously diminished with the removal of the original

house, latrine, fence and other features. The non-historic relocation of the three New Deal-era

buildings (house and latrines) onto the site occurred after the potential periods of significance. 

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Barn 

The barn, while historic, does not meet the criteria for an individual determination of eligibility. Alone, it 

is not strongly associated with a historically significant event, pattern or person, nor does it represent a 

unique or fine example of architecture. 

Pump House 

The pump house lacks distinction and a strong association with historically significant events, patterns 

and people. It does not meet the criteria for an individual determination of eligibility. 

Cellar

The cellar is individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of 1924. It has high

integrity and is of unusual construction as compared to other cellars on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National 

Forest. Constructed in 1924 by a local man, the cellar has concrete stem walls topped by logs and a

front-gabled roof. The rustic and irregular logs form an interesting juxtaposition with the more finished

concrete and the siding in the gable ends. 

Latrines 

The latrines are of Region Four Plan 70 and do not meet the criteria for individual determinations of

eligibility. Many latrines of this type still exist in Region Four and several are on the Humboldt-Toiyabe 

National Forest. As they are easily moved, consideration should be given to relocating the latrines to

eligible sites that have lost their Plan 70 latrines and to converting them to storage sheds. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling is of Region Four Plan 7A and does not meet the criteria for an individual determination of 

eligibility. Other examples of this plan can be found at eligible sites that were developed during the 

New Deal era: Berry Creek Guard Station, Ellison Guard Station, Kyle Canyon Guard Station, Lee

Canyon Guard Station, and Kingston Guard Station. 

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Photo: Wells Shop 

HM-02598, WELLS ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Ruby Mountains Ranger District 

Elko County, Nevada 

T37N, R62E, S9

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Wells Shop 1502 c.1937 Ineligible

Wells Paint Storage 1357 1980 Ineligible

Wells Office 1213 1989 Ineligible

Wells Tack Shed 1373 1989 Ineligible

Wells Pesticide Storage 1376 1991 Ineligible

Wells Latrine 1600 1996 Ineligible

Wells Small Storage Shed Recent Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

The Wells Administrative Site is not eligible to the National Register, having been developed beginning 

in the 1960s through the 1990s. It is recommended that the historic shop at Site HM-02598 is also not 

eligible. Although associated with the Clover Experiment Station, it has a very low degree of integrity. 

It has been altered and, more importantly, was moved to a site markedly different from its original site in 

setting and function. 

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Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Photo: Buckskin Snow Survey Cabin 

HM-02599, BUCKSKIN SNOW SURVEY CABIN 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T45N, R44E, S25 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Buckskin Snow Survey Cabin 1126 c.1935 Ineligible 

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that the cabin at Site HM-02599 is not eligible to the National Register. Although it 

is one of few extant buildings from a CCC camp, numerous alterations have compromised its integrity. 

It is no longer recognizable as a CCC camp building and it was moved to a markedly different setting. 

The Buckskin cabin has an association with the theme of snow surveying, but the association is not as 

strong as those buildings constructed specifically as snow survey cabins. The latter include the 76

Creek Cabin and the Stone Cabin, both of which are eligible to the National Register.

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Photo: Calico Ranger Station (cabin) 

HM-02611, CALICO RANGER STATION

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T45N, R41E, S17

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Calico Cabin n/a 1913 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that the cabin at Site HM-02611 is not eligible to the National Register due to a loss 

of integrity. Although it was one of the first administrative structures on the Santa Rosa National Forest 

and may be associated with Paradise Valley Italian stonemasonry, it has collapsed and is missing most 

of its character-defining features including the roof, windows and door.

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Photo: Laca Cabin 

HM-02612, LACA ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T46N, R41E, S16

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Laca Cabin 1128 c.1912 Ineligible

Laca Latrine 1641 c.1935 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary 

It is recommended that Site HM-02612 is not eligible to the National Register because the site does not

represent an important association with significant historic themes. The site is not a historic

administrative site and the cabin lacks integrity. 

Cabin

The cabin has diminished integrity of location, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. 

Latrine

The latrine is of Plan 70, which was used throughout Region Four during the New Deal era. As it is

easily moved, consideration should be given to relocating the latrine to an eligible site of that era for use

as a storage shed. 

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Photo: Lamance Cellar 

HM-02613, LAMANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T42N, R39E, S17

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Lamance Cellar 1328 1921 Ineligible

Lamance Barn 1329 1923 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site HM-02613 is not eligible to the National Register due to loss of integrity. 

The majority of the site’s buildings and features, including the house, original barn, fence, flagpole, and

woodshed, have been removed. The two remaining buildings, while old, do not represent a strong 

association with any potential area of significance, nor do they have architectural significance. 

Cellar

The cellar may have been constructed by Italian stonemasons but this is merely speculative. It does 

not meet the criteria to warrant an individual determination of eligibility. 

Barn 

The barn, originally used as a tool shed, does not meet the criteria to warrant an individual 

determination of eligibility. 

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Photo: Lamance Powder House 

HM-02609, LAMANCE POWDER HOUSE 

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T42N, R39E, S17

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Lamance Powder House 1333 1939 Eligible

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that Site HM-02609 is eligible to the National Register under Criteria A and C with a 

period of significance of 1939. The structure was built by Virgil Pasquale and enrollees from CCC 

Camp F-5. Pasquale was an Italian stonemason from Paradise Valley who played a significant role in 

overseeing CCC crews and in the construction of numerous stone features on the Humboldt-Toiyabe 

National Forest. The powder house is a fine example of Italian stonemasonry for which Paradise 

Valley is known and retains a high level of integrity. It was constructed to store explosives used by the 

CCC in constructing the Hinckey Summit Road. 

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Photo: Martin Creek Bunkhouse 

HM-02614, MARTIN CREEK GUARD STATION

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T44N, R39E, S24

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Martin Creek Barn 1330 1936 Contributing

Martin Creek Bunkhouse 1127 1936 Contributing

Martin Creek Cellar 1371 c.1936 Contributing

Martin Creek Latrine 1620 c.1936 Contributing

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that Site HM-02614 is eligible to the National Register under Criteria A and C with a 

period of significance of 1936-1941. The CCC, most likely from nearby Camp F-1, constructed new 

buildings, remodeled the ranger dwelling (now Laca cabin) and implemented a planting plan during this 

period. Although the cabin has been removed, the other buildings remain and the site retains its overall

design, workmanship, feeling, and association. It is eligible under Criterion A for its direct association 

with the CCC and as an intact example of a Forest Service guard station that was important in the 

administration of Forest Service lands. The site is also eligible under Criterion C for its association with 

CCC masonry foreman Virgil Pasquale. Pasquale was a local man of Italian heritage who played a

significant role on the Santa Rosa district during the New Deal era. 

Barn 

The barn, with its high integrity, is a fine example of Region Four Plan 13A which was designed to 

accommodate two horses, tack, and hay storage. Construction of the stone foundation, typical of

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Italian stonemasonry in Paradise Valley, was likely overseen by CCC masonry foreman Virgil 

Pasquale. The barn is a contributing resource to the district. 

Bunkhouse

The bunkhouse was converted from a garage/storeroom only three years after its construction, during 

the period of significance, and is a contributing resource. Its foundation is typical of Italian 

stonemasonry in Paradise Valley, most likely constructed under CCC masonry foreman Virgil 

Pasquale. The bunkhouse is a contributing resource. 

Cellar

The cellar is a contributing resource that is typical of Italian stonemasonry in Paradise Valley. It was 

likely constructed under CCC masonry foreman Virgil Pasquale. 

Latrine

The latrine is typical of New Deal era construction. Built of Region Four Plan 70, it has a high degree of

integrity and is a contributing resource. 

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Photo: Paradise Valley Office 

HM-708, PARADISE VALLEY GUARD STATION

Santa Rosa Ranger District 

Humboldt County, Nevada 

T42N, R39E, S25

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Paradise Valley Barn 1331 1935 Contributing

Paradise Valley Garage/Washroom 1305 1935 Contributing

Paradise Valley Office 1205 1935 Contributing

Paradise Valley Pump House 1353 1935 Contributing

Paradise Valley Gas House/Storage 1332 1936 Contributing

Paradise Valley Bunkhouse 1129 c.1938 Contributing*

Paradise Valley Dwelling 1109 1941 Contributing

Paradise Valley Shop 1304 1941 Contributing 

Statement of Significance

Summary

On June 19, 1996, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and 

C. The areas and periods of significance are Politics/Government (1933-1941), Conservation (1933-

1941), and Architecture (1934-1941). The site was listed under Criterion A for its association with the

Civilian Conservation Corps and with Federal conservation policies. It was also listed under Criterion C 

as representative of Forest Service administrative compounds in Nevada. 

*When the site was listed, the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places amended the 

nomination to designate the bunkhouse as a non-contributing resource. This was attributed to its move 

to the complex and reconfiguration after the period of significance. Recent research has proved that 

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moving and reconfiguring buildings is a significant historical trend for Forest Service administrative 

sites. These actions, carried out since the first years of the Agency, were important in accommodating 

changing administrative needs and management of public lands. In addition, the bunkhouse retains 

enough historic features to convey its architectural values, thus contributing to the compound’s integrity

of design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. With this in mind, consideration should be

given to amending the National Register Registration Form so that the bunkhouse is listed as a 

contributing resource. 

Important References

Poche’, Judith. National Register Nomination for Paradise Valley Ranger Station. January 2, 1996.

“Supplemental Listing Record,” NRIS Reference Number 96000662, 19 June 1996.

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CENTRAL NEVADA 

Summary of Sites for the Austin Ranger District

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Austin Ranger 

Dwelling 

TY-5012 The Public Domain; 

Commerce/ Industry: Prostitution 

Not eligible --

Austin Work 

Center 

TY-5011 The Public Domain Site not eligible; Tool 

Shed eligible under 

Criterion C 

Architecture; Conservation 

Blackburn Ranger 

Station 

TY-5016 The Public Domain Eligible under Criterion A Conservation 

Kingston Guard 

Station 

TY-5013 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C; Tool Shed 

individually eligible under 

Criterion C 

Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Reese River Guard 

Station 

TY-5014 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Site is not eligible; Cap 

House & Office 

individually eligible under 

Criterion C 

Politics/Government; 

Architecture 

San Juan Guard 

Station 

TY-5015 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Summary of Sites for the Ely Ranger District 

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Berry Creek Guard 

Station 

HM-02591 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Cherry Creek 

Guard Station 

HM-02592 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Ellison Guard 

Station 

HM-02593 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Ely Administrative

Site 

HM-02585 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Ely Powder House HM-02607 The Public Domain Eligible under Criterion C Architecture 

Summary of Sites for the Tonopah Ranger District

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Hunts Canyon 

Guard Station 

TY-5017 The Public Domain Not eligible -- 

Magnolia 

Residence 

TY-5018 The Public Domain; 

Government/Politics: Military

Eligible under Criterion A Politics/Government; Military

Meadow Canyon 

Guard Station 

TY-5019 The Public Domain Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture 

Stone Cabin 

Administrative Site

TY-5020 The Public Domain Eligible under Criteria A 

and C 

Conservation; Architecture 

Tonopah Sandia 

Housing 

TY-5022 The Public Domain; 

Government/Politics: Military

Not eligible --

Tonopah Stables TY-5021 The Public Domain; 

Government/Politics: Military

Not eligible --

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Austin Ranger District 

Photo: Austin Ranger Dwelling 

TY-5012, AUSTIN RANGER DWELLING

Austin Ranger District

Lander County, Nevada 

T19N, R44E, S19

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Austin Ranger Dwelling 1147 1885/1975/1978 Ineligible

Austin Ranger Dwelling Garage 1317 1969 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that Site TY-5012 is not eligible to the National Register. The site is not a historic 

administrative site and is not associated with any significant theme. The garage does not meet the 50-

year age requirement. Although the original part of the dwelling was reportedly constructed as early as 

1885, historic elements are no longer identifiable due to major alterations and extensive additions. 

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Photo: Austin Dwelling 

TY-5011, AUSTIN WORK CENTER

Austin Ranger District

Lander County, Nevada

T19N, R44, S19 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Austin Dwelling 1128 1910 Ineligible

Austin Cellar 1327 1933 Ineligible

Austin Warehouse/Bunkhouse 1333 1933 Ineligible

Austin Tool Shed 1380 c.1945 Eligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-5011 is not eligible to the National Register, but the tool shed is

individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of c.1945. Although it is associated

with the early administration of the Toiyabe National Forest and with Forest Service development

during the New Deal era, the site does not strongly represent either, particularly when compared to 

other sites. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling has been altered several times and, as a result, has diminished integrity. Other examples

of Forest Service houses constructed before the New Deal era are found at National Register-eligible

sites such as Meadow Canyon Guard Station, Gold Creek Ranger Station, Mountain City Ranger 

Station, and Mahoney Guard Station. 

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Cellar

The cellar is identical to the cellar at Berry Creek Guard Station, which is a fine example of Forest

Service compounds of the New Deal era. Unlike the Berry Creek Cellar, the Austin Cellar is not a 

contributing element to an architecturally cohesive compound. 

Warehouse/Bunkhouse

The warehouse does not characterize typical Forest Service architecture nor does it have individual

architectural merit. An example of a similar structure can be found at the Fir Street Compound, an 

eligible site in Elko. 

Tool Shed

It is recommended that the tool shed is individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of

significance of c.1945. It is one of four remaining examples of early pre-fabricated portable structures

used by the Forest Service for various administrative purposes. Since it was designed to be portable

and was moved to its present location, its significance is not tied to the site. 

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Photo: Blackburn Ranger Station (cabin) 

TY-5016, BLACKBURN ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Austin Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T15N, R48E, 26

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Blackburn Ranger Station n/a c.1908 Eligible 

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that the log cabin on Site TY-5016 is eligible to the National Register under Criterion 

A with a period of significance of c.1908. It is the earliest remaining building associated with Forest

Service management of the public domain in Nevada. It pre-dates Forest Service directives on 

developing administrative sites and buildings, representing a truly vernacular resource of the Agency’s 

early years.

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Photo: Kingston Barn 

TY-5013, KINGSTON GUARD STATION 

Austin Ranger District

Lander County, Nevada 

T16N, R43E, S17 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Kingston Powerhouse 1328 1931 Contributing

Kingston Barn 1329 1936 Contributing

Kingston Bunkhouse 1130 1936 Contributing

Kingston Dwelling 1129 1936 Contributing

Kingston Cellar 1330 1939 Contributing

Kingston Tool Shed 1331 c.1945 Contributing/Eligible 

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-5013 is eligible under Criteria A and C as a district with a period of

significance of 1936-1939. The site is strongly associated with Forest Service management of public

lands in Nevada. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it embodies the distinctive

characteristics of Forest Service design and development during the New Deal era. The tool shed is

individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of c.1945. 

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Power House 

The 1931 power house is a contributing resource as it was on site during the period of significance and 

retains a high level of integrity. Originally constructed as a spring house, the building pre-dates Region

Four standard plans. 

Barn 

Although in poor condition, the barn has very high integrity. With no alterations, it is an intact example

of Region Four Plan 13A, a popular two-horse barn plan on the Forest, and is a contributing resource. 

Bunkhouse

The bunkhouse was built as a garage/storeroom of Region Four Plan 21, a popular plan on the

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. In characteristic Forest Service fashion, it was converted to an

alternate use only two years after construction to accommodate changing administrative needs. The

conversion to a bunkhouse falls within the period of significance and the building is considered a 

contributing resource. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling is one of several examples of Region Four Plan 7A constructed on the Humboldt-Toiyabe

National Forest. Minor alterations have been made but the building retains integrity and contributes to

the site's historic associations and architectural qualities. Of note is the retention of the original folddown table in the kitchen. 

Cellar

The cellar retains a high level of integrity and is a contributing resource. It is a building type usually 

provided at ranger stations and guard stations throughout Nevada before refrigeration was available. 

Like most cellars on the Forest, it is not a standard plan. 

Tool Shed 

The tool shed is individually significant under Criterion C with a period of significance of c.1945. It is 

one of four remaining examples of early pre-fabricated portable structures used by the Forest Service 

for various administrative purposes. Since it was designed to be portable and was moved to its present

location, its significance is not tied to the site. While it is on site, it is considered a contributing resource

to the Kingston Guard Station since it independently meets the National Register criteria. 

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Photo: Reese River Dwelling

TY-5014, REESE RIVER GUARD STATION 

Austin Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T13N, R40E, S15 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Reese River Dwelling 1131 1918 Ineligible

Reese River Oil Shed (Shed #2) 1338 1925 Ineligible

Reese River Office 1207 1933 Eligible

Reese River Cap House 1369 c.1940 Eligible

Reese River Warehouse 1336 c.1941 Ineligible

Reese River Pump House 1335 1942 Ineligible

Reese River Barn 1337 1942 Ineligible

Reese River Shed #1 1973 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-5014 is not eligible to the National Register, but that the cap house and 

office are individually eligible under Criterion C. Due to the demolition and modification of numerous

buildings, the site no longer retains integrity for its potential significance as a pre-New Deal era ranger 

station, a CCC camp, or a CCC-developed ranger station. 

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Dwelling 

If more of the pre-CCC buildings and site elements were intact, the dwelling would be a contributing 

resource. Without these, its historic significance is considerably diminished. The dwelling also lacks 

distinction that would warrant an individual determination of eligibility. 

Oil Shed 

Like the dwelling, the oil shed would be a contributing resource if other resources from the potential 

periods of significance were intact enough to form a district. However, it lacks individual distinction and

does not warrant a determination of eligibility. 

Office 

The Reese River Office is individually eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of 1933. It 

is the only remaining example of this Region Five Plan F with integrity on the Humboldt-Toiyabe

National Forest. The other example, located at the Markleeville Guard Station, has lost its integrity to 

major alterations. The Reese River Office was built in 1933, the year it was designed by renowned

architects Edward J. Maher and Norman K. Blanchard. Although moved from the Bridgeport Ranger 

Station, it was placed in a similar setting for the same use. It is representative of the Forest Service 

pattern of moving buildings to accommodate changing administrative needs. 

Cap House 

The cap house is eligible under Criterion C with a period of significance of c.1940. It is one of two

remaining cap houses on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Isolated from the ranger station and

camp development, it was most likely used by the CCC in support of construction of the Big Creek 

Road and other projects. 

Warehouse

The warehouse has no integrity due to extensive remodeling carried out by the Job Corps in 1967.

Pump House 

The pump house does not have significance to warrant a determination of individual eligibility. Its

integrity has been diminished with the partial removal of the windmill, a major character-defining 

feature. 

Barn 

The barn, an example of Region Four Plan 11, is not individually eligible. Other examples of this 4-

horse barn can be found at the National Register-eligible sites of Lamoille Guard Station, Paradise

Valley Guard Station, and Mountain City Old Compound.

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Photo: San Juan Canyon Cabin 

TY-5015, SAN JUAN CANYON GUARD STATION 

Austin Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T15N, R42E, S32

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

San Juan Canyon Cabin 1134 c.1930 Ineligible

San Juan Canyon Latrine 1607 c.1935 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that Site TY-5015 is not eligible to the National Register because it does not 

demonstrate an important association with the historic themes of Forest Service administrative sites. 

The lack of information about the site suggests it did not play a significant role in Forest Service 

administration. In addition, the lack of components typically found at other Forest Service sites indicate 

it was not extensively developed or used. The Meadow Canyon Guard Station, located on the 

Tonopah Ranger District, better portrays guard station development prior to the New Deal era, as does

the Mahoney Guard Station on the Jarbidge Ranger District.

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Ely Ranger District 

Photo: Berry Creek Cellar 

HM-02591, BERRY CREEK GUARD STATION 

Ely Ranger District 

White Pine County, Nevada

T17N, R65E, S4

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Berry Creek Barn 1337 1933 Contributing

Berry Creek Cellar 1338 1933 Contributing

Berry Creek Dwelling 1131 1933 Contributing

Berry Creek Garage 1339 1933 Contributing

Berry Creek Latrine 1614 1933 Contributing

Statement of Significance 

Summary 

It is recommended that Site HM-02591 is eligible to the National Register under Criteria A and C as a 

district with a period of significance of 1933. It is historically significant as one of the first administrative

sites developed by the CCC in Nevada. Constructed to support Forest Service management of public

lands, it is a fine example of Forest Service administrative sites developed during the New Deal era. 

The site planning, building design, and landscape exhibit the principles developed by Forest Service

designers to promote a cohesive identity in Region Four. 

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Barn 

Constructed of Region Four Plan 13A, the barn is representative of standard architectural plans 

developed during the New Deal era. It has a high degree of integrity and is a contributing resource. 

Cellar

The cellar has a high level of integrity and contributes greatly to the architectural character of the 

historic district. It represents a building type that was often included in ranger station development

throughout Nevada before refrigeration became available. Unlike many other cellars on the forest, it is 

of a standard plan (Region Four Plan 62).

Dwelling 

The dwelling has been altered by the addition of vinyl siding and aluminum windows. However, it

retains its form, interior layout, and some character-defining features such as the porch columns. It 

adds to the district's historic associations and architectural qualities and, therefore, is a contributing

resource. 

Garage 

The garage is a highly intact example of Region Four Plan 23, a relatively popular choice on the

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It is a contributing resource. 

Latrine

While there are numerous latrines of Region Four Plan 70 on the Forest, the Berry Creek Latrine is

notable for its high level of integrity. It retains its original wooden bench and seat, including the wood

pull and strap hinges. It is a contributing resource to the district. 

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Photo: Cherry Creek Cabin 

HM-02592, CHERRY CREEK GUARD STATION 

Ely Ranger District 

Nye County, Nevada

T3N, R57E, S6

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Cherry Creek Cabin 1133 c.1935 Ineligible

Cherry Creek Storage Building 1171 1970 Ineligible

Cherry Creek Storage Shed 1172 1970 Ineligible

Cherry Creek Trailer 1170 1970 Ineligible

Cherry Creek Trailer 1169 1970 Ineligible

Cherry Creek Latrine 1604 1960 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

It is recommended that Site HM-02952 is not eligible to the National Register because the current 

development, with the exception of the cabin, is not historic. The cabin does not demonstrate an

important association with the historic themes of Forest Service administrative sites and does not have 

individual architectural merit.

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Photo: Ellison Dwelling 

HM-02593, ELLISON GUARD STATION 

Ely Ranger District 

White Pine County, Nevada

T14N, R59E, S28

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Ellison Barn 1369 c.1925 Contributing

Ellison Cellar 1344 1936 Contributing

Ellison Garage/Bunkhouse 1345 1936 Contributing

Ellison Dwelling 1134 1937 Contributing 

Ellison Open-Sided Shed Recent Non-contributing

Statement of Significance

Summary 

It is recommended that Site HM-02593 is eligible to the National Register under Criteria A and C with a 

period of significance of 1936-1940. While the buildings may have minimal merit on their own, as a 

whole they form an intact example of a seasonal guard station constructed under New Deal programs 

to support Forest Service management of public lands. It demonstrates the Forest Service identity of 

that era in its choice of building plans and layout. The open-sided shed is of relatively recent 

construction and is, therefore, a non-contributing structure. 

Barn 

Although it is not a standard plan, the barn is a contributing structure. It existed during the period of 

significance, contributes to the site’s historical associations, and maintains integrity. 

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Cellar

The cellar is an example of a building type that was important to the occupants of remote ranger 

stations and guard stations before refrigeration became available. It was constructed of locally 

available materials and, like most cellars on the Forest, is not of a standard Region Four plan. 

Garage/Bunkhouse 

Numerous garage/storerooms at other administrative sites were converted to accommodate overnight 

visitors, often soon after they were constructed. Recognizing this need, the Ellison garage was built of

a modified Region Four Plan 23 in which the storage room was built as a bunkroom. Although some 

alterations have been carried out, particularly to the interior, the building still contributes to the

architectural significance and historic associations of the site. It is a contributing resource. 

Dwelling 

Although the dwelling has been altered somewhat, it retains many of its character-defining features

such as the cove siding, wood shingle roofing, and porch elements. It contributes to the historic

associations and architectural character of the district. 

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Photo: Ely Flammable Storage Shed 

HM-02585, ELY ADMINISTRATIVE SITE

Ely Ranger District 

White Pine County, Nevada

T16N, R63E, S15 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Ely Bunkhouse 1113 1933 Contributing 

Ely Flammable Storage Shed 1341 1938 Contributing 

Ely NDF Shop 1342 1938 Contributing

Ely Ranger's Office 1201 1939 Contributing

Ely Warehouse 1343 1940 Contributing 

Ely Storage Shed 1374 1956 Non-contributing

Ely Office Trailer #1 1214 1989 Non-contributing 

Ely Office Trailer #2 1215 1990 Non-contributing 

Note: At the time of this writing, the two trailers had been moved to another location on site to serve as 

temporary office space while a new permanent office is under construction. The new building was 

designed to be compatible with the existing historic buildings. 

Statement of Significance

Summary

The Ely Administrative Site is eligible for the National Register as a district under Criteria A and C with a

period of significance of 1937-1940. It was constructed with relief funds and labor to serve as

headquarters of the Nevada National Forest. It is eligible under Criterion A for its important role in the

Forest Service management of public lands. It is also eligible under Criterion C because it clearly 

illustrates the distinctive characteristics of standard architectural designs and site planning developed 

by Region Four designers during the New Deal era. The storage shed and trailers are noncontributing resources due to their ages. 

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Bunkhouse

The bunkhouse has lost some integrity of materials, but retains its overall design and contributes to the

district’s setting, workmanship, feeling and association. Although moved from the Baker Ranger 

Station, it is in a similar setting (small-town ranger station) and is contemporaneous with the other 

buildings on site. Relocating buildings for continued use is a standard Forest Service practice that 

dates to the early 1900s. The bunkhouse is one of three dwellings of Region Four Plan 1 (the other

two are located in northeastern Nevada) and it is a contributing resource. 

Flammable Storage Shed

The Flammable Storage Shed, once used as a gas and oil house, has a very high level of integrity. It is

a contributing resource as it adds to the district's historical associations and architectural character. 

NDF Shop 

The shop is one of two versions of Region Four Plan 35 found on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National

Forest. Some alterations have been made, but the building retains many of its character-defining

features and adds to the district's historic associations and architectural image. It is a contributing

structure.

Ranger’s Office 

The office has lost some integrity of materials, but retains its overall form and contributes to the district’s

setting, workmanship, feeling and association. It is the Forest's only example of Region Four Plan 54B, 

which was typically reserved for Supervisor's Offices. 

Warehouse

The warehouse is relatively unique to the Forest, with its heavy post construction and free-span space 

created by using wooden trusses with steel tension rods and connectors. It retains a high degree of 

integrity, with all of its character-defining features intact. It is a contributing resource to the district. 

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Photo: Ely Powder House 

HM02607, ELY POWDER HOUSE 

Ely Ranger District 

White Pine County, Nevada

T16N, R63E, S30

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Ely Powder House 1346 1933 Eligible

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that Site HM-02607 is eligible to the National Register under Criterion C with a 

period of significance of 1933. It is one of only two, although very different, powder houses remaining 

on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its masonry construction and location near a state highway 

embody the purpose for which it was built. It may have been constructed to support relief work in the 

area, but this is speculative at present. 

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Tonopah Ranger District

Photo: Hunts Canyon Cabin

TY-5017, HUNTS CANYON GUARD STATION 

Tonopah Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T7N, R46E, S23

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Hunts Canyon Cabin 1127 c.1935 Ineligible

Hunts Canyon Latrine 1602 c.1935 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-5017 is not eligible to the National Register because it was developed

in 1957 and it does not demonstrate an important association with the historic themes of Forest Service

administrative sites. 

Cabin 

The cabin was moved to the site c.1957. It may have been associated with a CCC or CPS camp 

before that time, but this is merely speculative. The origin of its design, while similar to some Forest

Service plans, is also unknown. It is identical to the Gold Creek Bunkhouse #2 and the Tonopah Stable

Barn. 

Latrine

The latrine is of Plan 70, which was used throughout Region Four during the New Deal era. It was 

apparently moved from another site around 1957 when the site was developed. 

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Photo: Magnolia Dwelling

TY-5018, MAGNOLIA RESIDENCE 

Tonopah Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T3N, R42E, S2

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Magnolia Dwelling 1124 c.1938, 1945 Eligible

Magnolia Garage 1325 c.1938, 1945 Eligible 

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-5018 is eligible to the National Register under Criterion A with a period

of significance of 1945. The site is associated with conscientious objectors from Camp Antelope, a

Civilian Public Service camp located near Coleville, California. In 1945, these men moved the 

buildings, constructed c.1938, from the Potts Ranger Station and converted them to serve as

headquarters of the newly formed Tonopah Ranger District. They are a symbol of the national practice

of recycling materials in response to shortages during World War II. They also represent the Forest

Service trend of reconfiguring ranger districts in response to changing management practices. 

Dwelling 

The dwelling, in particular, is a product of the war era and the designs that George L. Nichols was 

producing at that time. It is no longer recognizable as a 1930s standard office but, through the work of

the conscientious objectors, presents a new identity as a dwelling. It retains a high degree of integrity 

for its period of significance. 

Garage 

Like the dwelling, the garage was altered by the conscientious objectors in response to the parameters 

posed by the site. It retains a high degree of integrity for its period of significance. The garage and

dwelling, both originally located at the Potts Ranger Station, retain their mutual association at the 

Magnolia Residence site. 

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Photo: Meadow Canyon Cabin 

TY-5019, MEADOW CANYON GUARD STATION

Tonopah Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T10N, R45E, S21 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Meadow Canyon Cabin 1126 1931 Eligible

Meadow Canyon Latrine 1605 1931 Eligible

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that cabin and latrine at Site TY-5019 are eligible to the National Register under 

Criteria A and C with a period of significance of 1931. Constructed for seasonal use, they represent 

one of few intact examples of a guard station built before the New Deal era. The two buildings reflect 

typical construction styles and techniques that were used to support Forest Service administration prior 

to standardization implemented two years after their construction. 

Cabin 

A district ranger's direct involvement, including hands-on construction, was expected in the early years 

of the Forest Service. This was the case with ranger Anderson C. Walker at Meadow Canyon. A 

photograph taken shortly after construction shows Walker standing proudly in front of the cabin, which

retains a high degree of integrity. 

Latrine

Associated with the cabin since its construction, the latrine is one of few such buildings remaining from

the pre-New Deal era. It retains a high degree of integrity and is somewhat unusual for its side-gabled, 

rather than front-gabled, roof. 

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Photo: Stone Cabin 

TY-5020, STONE CABIN ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Tonopah Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T11N, R41E, S29 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Stone Cabin Latrine 1615 c.1930 Eligible 

Stone Cabin 1123 1941 Eligible

Statement of Significance

Summary

It is recommended that the buildings at Site TY-5020 are eligible to the National Register under Criteria

A and C with a period of significance of 1941. The site was developed for safety reasons after a snow

surveyor was killed in an avalanche earlier that year. 

Cabin 

The cabin’s association with snow surveying, an internationally significant development in conservation,

is supplemented by the cabin’s architectural qualities. The use of stone for non-utilitarian buildings is

unusual for Forest Service buildings. 

Latrine

The historic latrine is eligible as a resource associated directly with the cabin. 

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Photo: Sandia #4

TY-5022, TONOPAH SANDIA HOUSING 

Tonopah Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T2N, R42E, S2

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #10 1107 c.1943 Ineligible

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #16 1103 c.1943 Ineligible

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #17 1104 c.1943 Ineligible

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #24 1141 c.1943 Ineligible

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #4 1146 c.1943 Ineligible

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #8 1140 c.1943 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that the six Forest Service houses at Site TY-5022 are not eligible to the National 

Register due to a substantial loss of integrity. Although the Sandia houses were originally part of the 

Babbitt Housing Area at the Hawthorne Naval Depot, they have been modified beyond recognition. 

They no longer retain original character-defining features such as siding, windows, doors, roofing or 

interior layout.

Important References

Freeman, Joe C., Terri Myers and Gordon Marchant. “Draft Report, Hawthorne Army Ammunition

Plan/Historical American Building Survey Documentation of the Babbitt Area, Hawthorne, 

Nevada, 24 March 1993.” 

Koval, Ana Beth. “National Register Nomination for Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot, April 1989”

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Photo: Tonopah Corral Barn 

TY-5021, TONOPAH STABLES 

Tonopah Ranger District

Nye County, Nevada

T3N, R43E, S31

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Tonopah Corral Barn 1366 c.1935 Ineligible

Tonopah Corral Hay Shed 1367 c.1950 Ineligible

Statement of Significance 

Summary

It is recommended that Site TY-5021 is not eligible to the National Register because it was developed

in 1974 and it does not demonstrate an important association with historically significant themes. 

Barn 

The barn, placed at the Peavine Guard Station as a cabin in 1958, may have been associated with a

CCC or CPS camp at an earlier time but this is merely speculative. The origin of its design, while

similar to some Forest Service plans, is also unknown but it is identical to the Hunts Canyon Cabin and 

the Gold Creek Bunkhouse #2. It does not merit an individual determination of eligibility. 

Hay Shed 

The hay shed is configured from two radio boxes that are covered with a plywood roof. Research has 

not revealed any historic significance to warrant an individual determination of eligibility. 

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SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 

Summary of Sites for the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 

Site Name Site No. Theme(s) Eligibility Area(s) of Significance 

Kyle Canyon Cap 

House 

TY-5012 The Public Domain Eligible under Criterion C Architecture 

Kyle Canyon 

Guard Station 

TY-3087 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Officially eligible under 

Criteria A, B and C 

(1998) 

Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Lee Canyon Guard 

Station 

TY-4308 The Public Domain; 

Depression-Era Relief Programs 

Officially eligible under 

Criteria A and C (1998) 

Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

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Photo: Kyle Canyon Cap House

TY-5012, KYLE CANYON CAP HOUSE 

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 

Clark County, Nevada

T19S, R57E, S32

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Kyle Canyon Cap House n/a c.1935 Eligible

Statement of Significance

It is recommended that the cap house is eligible to the National Register under Criterion C with a period 

of significance of c.1935. Measuring only 14” x 20”, it is one of only two cap houses remaining on the 

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is of unique construction. Isolated from the Kyle Canyon Guard 

Station and the site of CCC Camp F-4, it was probably used in support of construction of the Deer

Creek Road and other projects during the Depression. Should future research prove that it is

associated with the CCC and/or WPA, it would also be eligible to the National Register under Criterion 

A and the theme of Government/Politics: Depression-Era Relief Programs. 

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Photo: Kyle Canyon Dwelling #1 

TY-3087, KYLE CANYON GUARD STATION 

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 

Clark County, Nevada

T19S, R57E, S32

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #1 1135 1933 Contributing

Kyle Canyon Office 1205 1933 Contributing

Kyle Canyon Prevention Office 1339 1933 Contributing

Kyle Canyon Workshop 1341 1933 Contributing 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #2 1137 1937 Contributing

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #3 1144 1937 Contributing

Kyle Canyon Recreation Storage 1340 c.1942 Non-contributing

Kyle Canyon Gas and Oil Shed 1363 1989 Non-contributing 

Kyle Canyon Sign Storage 1364 1990s Non-contributing

Statement of Significance

Summary 

In 1998, the Kyle Canyon Guard Station was determined to be eligible under Criteria A, B, and C. It is 

eligible under Criterion A for its association with the New Deal programs, under Criterion B for its 

association with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and under Criterion C as an example of DepressionEra construction. A second review of the site shows this to be an accurate evaluation although 

research revealed more accurate construction dates (listed above) than those listed in the Forest

Service heritage resource report TY-98-1087, Kyle and Lee Ranger Stations Projects. The site's period

of significance is 1933-1937 and, consequently, the following buildings are non-contributing: the 1942

recreation storage building, the 1989 gas and oil shed, and the 1990s sign storage building. 

Dwelling #1 

The original ranger dwelling, now known as Dwelling #1, is of Region Four Plan 8. It is the only building 

of this plan type on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This may be because the site was part of

the Dixie National Forest (headquartered in southern Utah) when it was first developed. Other Plan 8

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houses are found on the Dixie National Forest, as well as other forests in Region Four, but it is a unique

plan for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 

Office 

The office is an example of Region Four Plan 7, one of the first building plans constructed on the

Forest. Although remodeled, the building retains sufficient integrity and contributes to the architectural

qualities of the site. It is a contributing resource. 

Prevention Office

The prevention office, originally used as a garage/storeroom, is an intact example of Region Four Plan

21. This plan, developed in 1933, was popular and several were constructed on the Humboldt-Toiyabe

National Forest. The building adds to the historic associations and architectural qualities of the Kyle 

Canyon Guard Station and is a contributing resource. 

Workshop 

The workshop, originally used as a garage/storeroom, is an intact example of Region Four Plan 21.

This plan, developed in 1933, was popular and several were constructed on the Humboldt-Toiyabe

National Forest. The building is a contributing resource. 

Recreation Storage 

Although historic, the 1942 recreation storage building is not individually eligible because it does not

represent a close association with the site’s historic significance. Built after the period of significance, it

detracts from the architectural character of the district. 

Dwelling #2 

Dwelling #2, constructed as a Forest Guard dwelling, is a contributing resource. It is an intact example 

of Region Four Plan 7A, one of the most common building plans used on the Forest.

Dwelling #3 

Dwelling #3 was built as a barn but, in typical Forest Service fashion, was converted to a different use

to accommodate changing administrative needs. It adds to the historic associations and architectural

qualities of the Kyle Canyon Guard Station and is a contributing resource. 

Important References

Moskowitz, Kathy. Kyle and Lee Ranger Stations Projects, TY-98-1087. Forest Service Heritage

Resource Report, 1998. 

Letter from Alice M. Baldrica, Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, to Thomas A. Kuekes, District

Ranger, dated August 31, 1998. (Concurrence with determination of eligibility) 

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Photo: Lee Canyon Bunkhouse 

TY-4308, LEE CANYON GUARD STATION 

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 

Clark County, Nevada

T19S, R56E, S3 

Building Name No. Const. Date Eligibility 

Lee Canyon Bunkhouse 1138 1942 Eligible 

Lee Canyon Generator Shed 1365 1960 Ineligible

Statement of Significance

In 1998, the Lee Canyon bunkhouse was determined to be eligible under Criteria A and C for its 

association with the New Deal programs and as an example of Depression-Era construction. The 

generator shed is a non-contributing structure due to its age. A second review showed this to be an

accurate evaluation. 

Important References

Moskowitz, Kathy. Kyle and Lee Ranger Stations Projects, TY-98-1087. Forest Service Heritage

Resource Report, 1998. 

Letter from Alice M. Baldrica, Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, to Thomas A. Kuekes, District

Ranger, dated August 31, 1998. (Concurrence with determination of eligibility) 

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Appendix A: Evaluation Summary Table 

The following table summarizes the eligibility of historic (50 years or older) administrative facilities. It 

does not include non-historic facilities. 

Facility Name Facility

No. 

National Register

Eligibility Justification (Criteria, Areas of Significance, etc.)

FIR STREET COMPOUND 

Fir Street Carpentry Shop 1351 Contributing 

Fir Street Dwelling 1111 Contributing 

Fir Street Shop 1349 Contributing 

Fir Street Storage 1348 Contributing 

Fir Street Tire Storage 1347 Contributing 

Fir Street Warehouse 1302 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

SIERRA FRONT 

Bridgeport 

BRIDGEPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Bridgeport "B" (North) Dwelling 1121 Eligible 

Bridgeport Warehouse/Shop 1322 Not Eligible 

Bridgeport Woodshed 1603 Eligible 

Site and warehouse have lost integrity. Dwelling and 

woodshed individually eligible under Criterion C in the 

areas of Architecture and Politics/Government 

BUCKEYE SNOW SURVEY CABIN 1120 Not Eligible Loss of Integrity

PIUTE MEADOWS GUARD STATION 

Piute Meadows Cabin 1119 Eligible 

Piute Meadows Storage Shed 1323 Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government; Military

WHEELER GUARD STATION 

Wheeler Bunkhouse 1116 Not Eligible 

Wheeler Garage/Warehouse 1315 Not Eligible 

Does not meet criteria (lacks strong association and 

integrity)

Carson 

CARSON ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Carson White House 1211 Eligible 

Site does not meet criteria. White House eligible 

under Criterion C: Architecture 

CONNELLS CAMP ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Connells Camp Cabin 1165 Eligible 

Connells Camp Latrine 1699 Eligible 

Criterion A: Agriculture 

DOG VALLEY GUARD STATION 

Dog Valley Fire Cache 1313 Not Eligible 

Dog Valley Office 1206 Not Eligible 

Dog Valley Sign Building 1355 Eligible 

Dog Valley VIS Office 1208 Eligible 

Loss of site integrity. Sign Building and VIS Office 

individually eligible under Criterion C in the areas of

Architecture and Conservation 

MARKLEEVILLE GUARD STATION 

Markleeville Bunkhouse 1113 Not Eligible 

Markleeville Dwelling A 1110 Not Eligible 

Markleeville Garage/Warehouse 1311 Not Eligible 

Markleeville Gas/Storage Shed 1306 Not Eligible 

Markleeville Prevention Office 1201 Not Eligible

Markleeville Storage Shed 1312 Not Eligible 

Markleeville VIS Office 1213 Not Eligible 

Loss of Integrity

Eligible as District

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Facility Name Facility

No. 

National Register

Eligibility Justification (Criteria, Areas of Significance, etc.)

SODA SPRINGS GUARD STATION 

Soda Springs Cabin 1112 Eligible 

Soda Springs Storage Shed 1394 Not Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Politics/Government; Conservation; 

Architecture 

NORTHEAST NEVADA

Jarbidge 

MAHONEY GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Mahoney Barn 1317 Contributing 

Mahoney Dwelling 1108 Contributing 

Mahoney Latrine 1602 Contributing 

Mahoney Office 1207 Non-contributing 

Mahoney Storage Shed 1354 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture 

POLE CREEK GUARD STATION 

Pole Creek Bunkhouse 1121 Eligible 

Pole Creek Dwelling 1120 Not Eligible 

Pole Creek Fire Cache 1318 Not Eligible 

Pole Creek Office 1206 Not Eligible 

Pole Creek Storage Shed 1334 Not Eligible 

Loss of Integrity. Bunkhouse individually eligible under

Criterion C in the areas of Architecture and 

Politics/Government 

Mountain City 

76 CREEK ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

76 Creek Cabin 1119 Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture 

GOLD CREEK GUARD STATION Listed as District 

Gold Creek Barn 1312 Contributing 

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 1 1104 Non-contributing 

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 2 1103 Non-contributing 

Gold Creek Cabin/Storage 1358 Contributing* 

Gold Creek Cellar 1314 Contributing 

Gold Creek Dwelling 1118 Contributing 

Gold Creek Garage/Office 1202 Contributing 

Gold Creek Gas and Oil House 1313 Contributing 

Gold Creek Generator House 1501 Contributing* 

Gold Creek Latrine 1603 Contributing* 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

*National Register Nomination should be amended to 

reflect this 

MOUNTAIN CITY OLD COMPOUND Eligible as District

Mountain City Barn 1306 Contributing 

Mountain City Cellar 1364 Non-contributing 

Mountain City Dwelling 1115 Contributing 

Mountain City Fire Cache 1310 Contributing 

Mountain City Garage/Storeroom 1308 Contributing 

Mountain City Gas and Oil House 1309 Contributing 

Mountain City Pump House 1367 Contributing 

Mountain City Hay Shed 5654 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

Ruby Mountains 

HARRISON PASS GUARD STATION 

Harrison Pass Cabin 1123 Not Eligible 

Harrison Pass Storage 1320 Not Eligible 

Lacks strong association with or representation of 

significant themes

LAMOILLE GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Lamoille Barn 1321 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

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Facility Name Facility

No. 

National Register

Eligibility Justification (Criteria, Areas of Significance, etc.)

Lamoille Dwelling 1101 Contributing 

Lamoille Garage 1301 Contributing 

Lamoille Gas and Oil House 1322 Contributing 

Lamoille Office/Bunkhouse 1203 Contributing

Lamoille Pump House 1323 Contributing 

Lamoille Warehouse 1303 Contributing 

RUBY GUARD STATION 

Ruby Barn 1324 Not Eligible 

Ruby Cellar 1326 Eligible 

Ruby Dwelling 1139 Not Eligible 

Ruby Latrine 1 1617 Not Eligible 

Ruby Latrine 2 1640 Not Eligible 

Ruby Pump House 1325 Not Eligible 

Loss of integrity; Cellar individually eligible under 

Criterion C in the area of Architecture

WELLS ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Wells Shop 1502 Not Eligible 

Site does not meet criteria. Shop has lost integrity

Santa Rosa 

BUCKSKIN SNOW SURVEY CABIN 1126 Not Eligible Loss of integrity

CALICO CABIN n/a Not Eligible Loss of integrity

LACA ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Laca Cabin 1128 Not Eligible 

Laca Latrine 1641 Not Eligible 

Loss of integrity

LAMANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Lamance Barn 1329 Not Eligible 

Lamance Cellar 1328 Not Eligible 

Site has lost integrity; remaining buildings are not 

individually significant 

LAMANCE POWDER HOUSE 1333 Eligible Criteria A and C: Ethnic Heritage; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

MARTIN CREEK GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Martin Creek Barn 1330 Contributing 

Martin Creek Bunkhouse 1127 Contributing 

Martin Creek Cellar 1371 Contributing 

Martin Creek Latrine 1620 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Ethnic Heritage; Architecture; 

Politics/Government; Conservation 

PARADISE VALLEY GUARD STATION Listed as District 

Paradise Valley Barn 1331 Contributing 

Paradise Valley Bunkhouse 1129 Contributing* 

Paradise Valley Dwelling 1109 Contributing 

Paradise Valley Garage/Washroom 1305 Contributing 

Paradise Valley Gas House/Storage 1332 Contributing 

Paradise Valley Office 1205 Contributing 

Paradise Valley Pump House 1353 Contributing 

Paradise Valley Shop 1304 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

*National Register records should be amended to 

reflect this 

CENTRAL NEVADA

Austin

 

AUSTIN RANGER DWELLING SITE 

Austin Ranger Dwelling 1147 Not Eligible 

Site does not meet criteria. Dwelling does not meet 

criteria and has lost integrity.

AUSTIN WORK CENTER Site does not meet criteria. Tool Shed is individually

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Facility Name Facility

No. 

National Register

Eligibility Justification (Criteria, Areas of Significance, etc.)

Austin Cellar 1327 Not Eligible 

Austin Dwelling 1128 Not Eligible 

Austin Tool Shed 1380 Eligible 

Austin Warehouse/Bunkhouse 1333 Not Eligible 

eligible under Criterion C in the areas of Architecture 

and Conservation

BLACKBURN RANGER STATION n/a Eligible Criterion A: Conservation 

KINGSTON GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Kingston Barn 1329 Contributing 

Kingston Bunkhouse 1130 Contributing 

Kingston Cellar 1330 Contributing 

Kingston Dwelling 1129 Contributing 

Kingston Power House 1328 Contributing 

Kingston Tool Shed 1331 Contributing/Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government. Tool Shed is individually eligible 

under Criterion C: Architecture and Conservation 

REESE RIVER GUARD STATION 

Reese River Cap House 1369 Eligible 

Reese River Barn 1337 Not Eligible 

Reese River Dwelling 1131 Not Eligible 

Reese River Office 1207 Eligible 

Reese River Oil Shed 1338 Not Eligible 

Reese River Pump House 1335 Not Eligible 

Reese River Warehouse 1336 Not Eligible 

Loss of integrity. Cap House individually eligible under

Criterion C: Architecture and Politics/Government 

SAN JUAN GUARD STATION 

San Juan Canyon Cabin 1134 Not Eligible 

San Juan Canyon Latrine 1607 Not Eligible 

Does not meet criteria 

Ely 

 

BERRY CREEK GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Berry Creek Barn 1337 Contributing 

Berry Creek Cellar 1338 Contributing 

Berry Creek Dwelling 1131 Contributing 

Berry Creek Garage 1339 Contributing 

Berry Creek Latrine 1614 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

CHERRY CREEK GUARD STATION 

Cherry Creek Cabin 1133 Not Eligible 

Does not meet criteria 

ELLISON GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Ellison Barn 1369 Contributing 

Ellison Cellar 1344 Contributing 

Ellison Dwelling 1134 Contributing 

Ellison Garage/Bunkhouse 1345 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

ELY ADMINISTRATIVE SITE Eligible as District

Ely Bunkhouse 1113 Contributing 

Ely Flammable Storage Shed 1341 Contributing 

Ely NDF Shop 1342 Contributing 

Ely Ranger's Office 1201 Contributing 

Ely Warehouse 1343 Contributing 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

ELY POWDER HOUSE 1346 Eligible Criterion C: Architecture 

Tonopah 

HUNTS CANYON GUARD STATION Does not meet criteria 

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Facility Name Facility

No. 

National Register

Eligibility Justification (Criteria, Areas of Significance, etc.)

Hunts Canyon Cabin 1127 Not Eligible 

Hunts Canyon Latrine 1602 Not Eligible 

MAGNOLIA RESIDENCE 

Magnolia Dwelling 1124 Eligible 

Magnolia Garage 1325 Eligible 

Criterion A: Politics/Government; Military

MEADOW CANYON GUARD STATION 

Meadow Canyon Cabin 1126 Eligible 

Meadow Canyon Latrine 1605 Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture 

STONE CABIN ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 

Stone Cabin 1123 Eligible 

Stone Cabin Latrine 1615 Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture 

TONOPAH SANDIA HOUSING

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #10 1107 Not Eligible 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #16 1103 Not Eligible 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #17 1104 Not Eligible 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #24 1141 Not Eligible 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #4 1146 Not Eligible 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #8 1140 Not Eligible 

Loss of integrity

TONOPAH STABLES 

Tonopah Corral Barn 1366 Not Eligible 

Tonopah Corral Hay Shed 1367 Not Eligible 

Does not meet criteria 

SOUTHERN NEVADA

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 

KYLE CANYON CAP HOUSE n/a Eligible Criterion C: Architecture

KYLE CANYON GUARD STATION Eligible as District

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #1 1135 Contributing 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #2 1137 Contributing 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #3 1144 Contributing 

Kyle Canyon Office 1205 Contributing 

Kyle Canyon Prevention Office 1339 Contributing 

Kyle Canyon Recreation Storage 1340 Non-contributing 

Kyle Canyon Workshop 1341 Contributing 

Criteria A, B and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

LEE CANYON GUARD STATION

Lee Canyon Bunkhouse 1138 Eligible 

Criteria A and C: Conservation; Architecture; 

Politics/Government 

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Appendix B: Integrity Ranking 

Integrity is one of two components of eligibility, the other being significance. The numerical 

rankings below address integrity only. Some sites or buildings may have high integrity, but if it 

does not meet the definition of a significant resource, it will not be eligible. The numerical ranking

system is based on work completed by Mark V. Thornton for fire lookouts in California. Scores given 

for the seven aspects of integrity and for rarity may reach a maximum of 17. 

Facility Name Facility 

No. Location Design Setting Materials Workmanship 

Feeling 

Association Rarity TOTAL 

SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE 

FIR STREET COMPOUND 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Fir Street Carpentry Shop 1351 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 16 

Fir Street Dwelling 1111 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 0 7 

Fir Street Shop 1349 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 16 

Fir Street Storage 1348 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Fir Street Tire Storage 1347 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 14 

Fir Street Warehouse 1302 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 14 

SIERRA FRONT 

Bridgeport 

BRIDGEPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 

Bridgeport "B" (North) Dwelling 1121 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 2 13 

Bridgeport Warehouse/Shop 1322 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 7 

Bridgeport Woodshed 1603 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 3 14 

BUCKEYE SNOW SURVEY CABIN 1120 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 3 10 

PIUTE MEADOWS GUARD STATION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Piute Meadows Cabin 1119 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 16 

Piute Meadows Storage Shed 1323 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 17 

WHEELER GUARD STATION 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 

Wheeler Bunkhouse 1116 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 12 

Wheeler Garage/Warehouse 1315 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 13 

Carson

CARSON ADMINISTRATIVE SITE Majority of site development is not historic

Carson White House 1211 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 15 

CONNELLS CAMP ADMIN. SITE 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 13 

Connells Camp Cabin 1165 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 14 

Connells Camp Latrine 1699 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 12 

DOG VALLEY GUARD STATION 2 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 8 

Dog Valley Fire Cache 1313 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 12 

Dog Valley Office 1206 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 11 

Dog Valley Sign Building 1355 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 14 

Dog Valley VIS Office 1208 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 14 

MARKLEEVILLE GUARD STATION 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 6 

Markleeville Bunkhouse 1113 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 6 

Markleeville Dwelling A 1110 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 

Markleeville Garage/Warehouse 1311 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 

Markleeville Gas/Storage Shed 1306 2 1 1 1 2 0 0 3 10 

Markleeville Prevention Office 1201 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 

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Facility Name Facility Location Design Setting Materials Work- Feeling 

Associ- Rarity TOTAL No. manship ation 

Markleeville Storage Shed 1312 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 

Markleeville VIS Office 1213 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 

SODA SPRINGS GUARD STATION 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 0 10 

Soda Springs Cabin 1112 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

Soda Springs Storage Shed 1394 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 11 

NORTHEAST NEVADA 

Jarbidge 

MAHONEY GUARD STATION 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 14 

Mahoney Barn 1317 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

Mahoney Dwelling 1108 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 13 

Mahoney Latrine 1602 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

Mahoney Office 1207 2 0 2 0 1 2 2 1 10 

Mahoney Storage Shed 1354 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

POLE CREEK GUARD STATION 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 8 

Pole Creek Bunkhouse 1121 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 3 10 

Pole Creek Dwelling 1120 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 8 

Pole Creek Fire Cache 1318 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 0 12 

Pole Creek Office 1206 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 10 

Pole Creek Storage Shed 1334 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 13 

Mountain City 

76 CREEK ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

76 Creek Cabin 1119 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

GOLD CREEK GUARD STATION 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 13 

Gold Creek Barn 1312 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 16 

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 1 1104 1 0 1 2 2 2 1 2 11 

Gold Creek Bunkhouse 2 1103 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 13 

Gold Creek Cabin/Storage 1358 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 11 

Gold Creek Cellar 1314 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

Gold Creek Dwelling 1118 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 13 

Gold Creek Garage/Office 1202 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 13 

Gold Creek Gas and Oil House 1313 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Gold Creek Generator House 1501 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 13 

Gold Creek Latrine 1603 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

MOUNTAIN CITY OLD COMPOUND 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 0 11 

Mountain City Barn 1306 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 14 

Mountain City Cellar 1364 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 9 

Mountain City Dwelling 1115 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 9 

Mountain City Fire Cache 1310 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 14 

Mountain City Garage/Storeroom 1308 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Mountain City Gas and Oil House 1309 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 17 

Mountain City Pump House 1367 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 13 

Mountain City Hay Shed 5654 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 17 

Ruby Mountains 

HARRISON PASS GUARD STATION Site does not meet criteria

Harrison Pass Cabin 1123 2 2 2 1 2 2 0 2 13 

Harrison Pass Storage 1320 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 14 

LAMOILLE GUARD STATION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Lamoille Barn 1321 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 13 

Lamoille Dwelling 1101 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 13 

Lamoille Garage 1301 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 13 

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Facility Name Facility Location Design Setting Materials Work- Feeling 

Associ- Rarity TOTAL No. manship ation 

Lamoille Gas and Oil House 1322 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 14 

Lamoille Office/Bunkhouse 1203 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 13 

Lamoille Pump House 1323 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 15 

Lamoille Warehouse 1303 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 14 

RUBY GUARD STATION 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 7 

Ruby Barn 1324 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 15 

Ruby Cellar 1326 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Ruby Dwelling 1139 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 0 12 

Ruby Latrine 1 1617 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 13 

Ruby Latrine 2 1640 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 13 

Ruby Pump House 1325 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 1 13 

WELLS ADMINISTRATIVE SITE Not a historic administrative site 

Wells Shop 1502 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 3 8 

Santa Rosa 

BUCKSKIN SNOW SURVEY CABIN 1126 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 6 

CALICO CABIN n/a 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 12 

LACA ADMINISTRATIVE SITE Not a historic administrative site 

Laca Cabin 1128 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 8 

Laca Latrine 1641 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 0 12 

LAMANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 6 

Lamance Barn 1329 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 12 

Lamance Cellar 1328 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 13 

LAMANCE POWDER HOUSE 1333 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

MARTIN CREEK GUARD STATION 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 13 

Martin Creek Barn 1330 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Martin Creek Bunkhouse 1127 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 13 

Martin Creek Cellar 1371 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 14 

Martin Creek Latrine 1620 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

PARADISE VALLEY GUARD STATION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Paradise Valley Barn 1331 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

Paradise Valley Bunkhouse 1129 1 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 8 

Paradise Valley Dwelling 1109 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 14 

Paradise Valley Garage/Washroom 1305 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 0 13 

Paradise Valley Gas House/Storage 1332 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Paradise Valley Office 1205 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 15 

Paradise Valley Pump House 1353 2 0 2 2 1 2 2 1 12 

Paradise Valley Shop 1304 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 17 

CENTRAL NEVADA 

Austin 

AUSTIN RANGER DWELLING SITE Majority of site development is not historic

Austin Ranger Dwelling 1147 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 6 

AUSTIN WORK CENTER 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 11 

Austin Cellar 1327 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Austin Dwelling 1128 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 0 12 

Austin Tool Shed 1380 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 11 

Austin Warehouse/Bunkhouse 1333 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 14 

n/a 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 14 

KINGSTON GUARD STATION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Kingston Barn 1329 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Kingston Bunkhouse 1130 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 0 11 

BLACKBURN RANGER STATION 

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Facility Name Facility Location Design Setting Materials Work- Feeling 

Associ- Rarity TOTAL No. manship ation 

Kingston Cellar 1330 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Kingston Dwelling 1129 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 13 

Kingston Power House 1328 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 14 

Kingston Tool Shed 1331 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 14 

REESE RIVER GUARD STATION 2 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 8 

Reese River Cap House 1369 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 16 

Reese River Barn 1337 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 14 

Reese River Dwelling 1131 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 14 

Reese River Office 1207 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 14 

Reese River Oil Shed 1338 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 14 

Reese River Pump House 1335 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 13 

Reese River Warehouse 1336 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 6 

SAN JUAN GUARD STATION Site does not meet criteria 

San Juan Canyon Cabin 1134 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 

San Juan Canyon Latrine 1607 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 12 

Ely 

BERRY CREEK GUARD STATION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Berry Creek Barn 1337 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Berry Creek Cellar 1338 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Berry Creek Dwelling 1131 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 0 11 

Berry Creek Garage 1339 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 14 

Berry Creek Latrine 1614 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

CHERRY CREEK GUARD STATION Majority of site development is not historic 

Cherry Creek Cabin 1133 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 11 

ELLISON GUARD STATION 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 0 12 

Ellison Barn 1369 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 13 

Ellison Cellar 1344 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 15 

Ellison Dwelling 1134 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 0 12 

Ellison Garage/Bunkhouse 1345 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 13 

ELY POWDER HOUSE 1346 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 13 

ELY ADMINISTRATIVE SITE 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 14 

Ely Bunkhouse 1113 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 2 8 

Ely Flammable Storage Shed 1341 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Ely NDF Shop 1342 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 16 

Ely Ranger's Office 1201 2 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 11 

Ely Warehouse 1343 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 15 

Tonopah 

HUNTS CANYON GUARD STATION Site does not meet criteria 

Hunts Canyon Cabin 1127 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 2 11 

Hunts Canyon Latrine 1602 1 1 1 1 2 2 0 0 8 

MAGNOLIA RESIDENCE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Magnolia Dwelling 1124 1 2 0 2 2 2 2 3 14 

Magnolia Garage 1325 1 2 0 2 2 2 2 1 12 

MEADOW CANYON GUARD STATION 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 14 

Meadow Canyon Cabin 1126 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 15 

Meadow Canyon Latrine 1605 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 15 

STONE CABIN ADMIN. SITE 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

Stone Cabin 1123 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 17 

Stone Cabin Latrine 1615 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 11 

TONOPAH STABLES Not a historic administrative site 

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Facility Name Facility Location Design Setting Materials Work- Feeling 

Associ- Rarity TOTAL No. manship ation 

Tonopah Corral Barn 1366 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 11 

Tonopah Corral Hay Shed 1367 1 0 0 2 2 2 0 3 10 

TONOPAH SANDIA HOUSING Not a historic administrative site

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #10 1107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #16 1103 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #17 1104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #24 1141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #4 1146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Tonopah Housing, Sandia #8 1140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 

KYLE CANYON CAP HOUSE n/a 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 16 

KYLE CANYON GUARD STATION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 14 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #1 1135 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 15 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #2 1137 2 0 2 2 2 1 2 0 11 

Kyle Canyon Dwelling #3 1144 2 0 2 1 2 1 2 0 10 

Kyle Canyon Office 1205 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 0 12 

Kyle Canyon Prevention Office 1339 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 13 

Kyle Canyon Recreation Storage 1340 2 1 2 1 2 2 0 2 12 

Kyle Canyon Workshop 1341 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 0 12 

LEE CANYON GUARD STATION 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 0 12 

Lee Canyon Bunkhouse 1138 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 0 13 

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