Table of Contents
Ten
Miles of Roadside Archaeology Along the Old Humboldt Wagon Road: A Cultural
Resource Investigation of the Santos Fire Area, Upper Bidwell Park by
Gregory F. White, Ph.D.
Insight into a ten mile segment of the Old Humboldt
wagon road
Acknowledgements
Editorial Note
Section One
Short Detours Along the Way
John Bidwell and the Humboldt Wagon Road Nancy Leek
Distant Lure David M. Brown
Hard Times, Hooligans, and Heroes Ron Womack
The Shameful Neglect of Chico’s Rock Fences Michelle M. Rader
Jaredna Johnson's Stage Ride to Quincy David M. Brown
Wakefield's Station Ron Womack
Letters, Receipts, and Hired Help Josie Reifschneider-Smith
Frank Bidwell Durkee Josie Reifschneider-Smith
Section Two
A Cultural Resource Investigation of the Santos Fire Area, Upper Bidwell Park
Disclaimer
Executive Summary
Historical Research Findings
Archaeological Survey Methods & Findings
Potential Effects, Integrity & California Register Eligibility
Attachment A: Compliance Context
Attachment D: Historical Documents, Maps & Photographs Consulted
Attachment F: Three Sample Reports
Site 2: County Seat Grade
Site 6: Dead Man's Hill Stacked Rock Fence
Site 7: 1962 Construction Detour
