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<br />developed areas as having low archaeological site probability, as these areas have already <br />been significandy disturbed. These developed areas have been derived from the 1993 <br />Minnesota DNR, Department of Forestry GAP Land Cover dataset. As such, there are <br />newly developed areas that have not been incorporated into the modd. <br /> <br />Using the Model <br />Users of the Elk River Archaeological Probability model should remember one very basic <br />consideration. This is a probability model; it does not predict the presence or absence of <br />archaeological sites, but only indicates where one is more likely or less likely to find such <br />sites, Thus when planning, the model can be used to identify where archaeological sites are <br />least likely to be, but field examination of such areas is still a necessity. Likewise, the model <br />can be used to avoid development planning in areas of high archaeological potential, but the <br />model cannot in and of itself identify areas of archaeological significance; again, field <br />examination is required. <br />Special caution should be used when working in already developed areas. The model <br />sets these areas to a low probability by default, as the presence of extensive development <br />increases the likelihood that any archaeological sites present have already been disturbed. <br />There are, however, ample cases in Minnesota of archaeological sites being discovered in the <br />midst of heavily developed areas, and field checks should not be neglected. <br />For the simplest use of the model, individuals should consult the Generalized Model of <br />Archaeological Probabiliry for Elk River (Maps 5 and 6). This model is the least specific, but as <br />its name implies, most generally useful version. <br />Additional reference can be made to the Post A,V, 300 Model of Archaeological Probabiliry for <br />Elk River (Maps 7 and 8), which includes additional parameters and may indicate <br />differentiations not present in the General Model. <br />Because of the heavy modification of streams and lakes in the northwestern quarter of <br />the township, the model is less reliable for this area, Additionally, the model uses extant <br />DNR hydrological maps, and consideration of man-made lakes and water courses, as well as <br />modification of existing waters should be considered as part of any development or <br />fieldwork plan, <br /> <br />25 <br />