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3.8 Cultural Resources

In addition to these sites, literature surveys prepared for recent studies identified 69 archaeological sites
or isolated artifacts within 0.25 mile of the Santa Clara River as it runs through the Santa Clarita Valley. 18
Additional sites are likely present, as the river represented a major resource for Native American groups
in the vicinity. Historical and archaeological sites can also be important cultural resources for Native

American groups, as the activities that lead to the creation of the sites may have been ceremonial or
otherwise culturally significant. This is especially true for gravesites, which are afforded special
protection by state law. It is important to note, however, that not all such sites are indicated by artifactual
evidence. These sites generally occur in the same types of locations as archaeological sites, often (but not

always) near resource areas such as watercourses, drainages, and woodlands. These sites are also at risk
from development, particularly because no outward signs are often provided, and Native Americans are
reluctant to discuss the locations of these sites due to cultural taboos and/or a desire to protect the sites
from intrusion.

Table 3.8-1
Locations of Cultural and Historical Resources in the County’s Planning Area*

Map Reference Number Cultural Site
13 Asistencia/Rancho San Francisco
15 Bowers Cave
16 Harry Carey Ranch
18 La Puerta
19 Lang Station
22 Mentryville
23 Oak of the Golden Dream
24 Old Ridge Route
25 Pico #4 Oil Well
28 St. Francis Dam Disaster Site
30 Vasquez Rocks
31 Walker Cabin

* Locations of historic resources are identified on Figure 3.8-1 Cultural Resources within the County’s Planning Area using the map reference
number provided in Table 3.8-1. The numbering of cultural resources in Table 3.8-1 and on Figure 3.8-1 is not intended to be sequential and
represent only those resources located within the County’s Planning Area. A complete listing of cultural and historical resources within the
OVOV Planning Area can be found in the proposed Area Plan Conservation and Open Space Element.
Source: Draft One Valley One Vision, Conservation and Open Space Element, pg CO-39, 2008.

18 CH2MHill (1996).

Impact Sciences, Inc. 3.8-8 One Valley One Vision Revised Draft Program EIR
0112.023 County of Los Angeles Area Plan
November 2010