A cultural resources inventory survey was undertaken at Millen National Fish Hatchery to assess the potential adverse effect of hatchery bed expansion on documented and/or located sites listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. A pedestrian survey covered approximately 30 acres of timber-seeded lands owned by ITT Rayonier, Inc. and approximately 20 acres of managed woodlands at the southern end of hatchery property. Three probable 20th century domestic or outbuilding site remnants were identified, as well as isolated finds of prehistoric chert flakes. None of the identified sites or isolated finds are judged to be of sufficient research or historical value to merit positive consideration for National Register eligibility status. The late historic sites appear to reflect tenant and/or manager farmstead occupations dating to the early to mid 20th century. It is recommended that the fish hatchery obtain an opinion from the State Historic Preservation Office and from the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places concerning disposition of the southern hatchery property which falls within the redefined (1978) National Register boundaries of Fort Lawton/Camp Millen, prior to instituting intensive testing procedures at Development Site 3 should no viable alternative for development exist. Since the alternate project area (Rayonier property) is recommended for archaeological clearance, this area would provide a viable alternative under present management plans.
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