.' Year 2009
Inventory Unit Number/Name: 13-71, Point Doughty
FORM I
DOCUMENTATION OF BLM WILDERNESS INVENTORY FINDINGS ON RECORD:
1. Is there existing BLM wilderness inventory information on all or part of this
area?
No
X (Go to Form 2) Yes (if more than one unit is within the area, list the names/numbers ofthose units.): a) Inventory Source: b) Inventory Unit Name(s)INumber(s): 13-23 c) Map Name(s)INumber(s):_ d) BLM District(s)/Field Office(s): Spokane
2. BLM Inventory Findings on Record:
Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics (if more than one
BLM inventory unit is associated with the area, list each unit and answer each question
individually for each inventory unit):
Existing inventory information regarding wilderness characteristics:
Inventory Source: 1980 Inventory
Unit#/
Name
Size
(historic
acres)
Natural
Condition?
YIN
Outstanding Outstanding Supplemental
Primitive & Values?
Solitude?
YIN
Unconfined YIN
Recreation?
YIN
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DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT WILDERNESS INVENTORY CONDITIONS a. Unit Number/Name: 13-71, Point Doughty
(1) Is the unit of sufficient size?
Yes X
No
Rock [State the BLM acreage of the unit. Describe the boundaries ofthe unit (roads, property lines, etc.) If the area meets one of the exceptions to the size criterion, check "Yes" and describe the exception. If more than one inventory unit is involved, list the acreage in each and evaluate each unit/subunit separately. Complete the analysis for (1), (2), (3),(4) and (5) for each unit or sub-unit. If you check "No" above, check ''N/A" (Not Applicable) in the remaining boxes below, and you need not provide additional evaluation for the unit or subunit. Use additional space as necessary.] DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS: (Include land ownership, location, topography, vegetation features and summary of major human uses/activities). Ownership: BLM ownership is in question and was referenced as BLM ownership by the Washington State Parks Commission Location: N48 42' 66", W122 57' 06" Topography: Steep rocky feature domed. Vegetation Features: None, besides lichens Major human uses/ activities: Photography, sea kayaking, boating both non­
motorized and motorized occur in the area. Hiking occurs to the nearby point through a
trail system from a WASPC San Juan Marine Park, day-use site "Point Doughty"
Other items: Point Doughty Rock formation is accessible only at lower tide
events. Point Doughty is identified as a WADFW Marine mammal haul out site #508.
(2) Is the unit in a natural condition? Yes X
No
N/A Description: Rounded rocks are natural with no apparent impacts. Point Doughty
adjoins WA State Park lands on main Orcas Island with no developments other than a
trail. Point Doughty is in a natural condition.
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3) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due to
unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding opportunities
for solitude?
Yes X
N/A
No
Description: Outstanding opportunities for solitude can be found on the rock.
There is no development within Y2 mile and the premier location of the rock
extended far into Presidents Channel offer a unique opportunity for isolation and
solitude.
(4) Does the unit (or the remainder of the unit if a portion has been excluded due
to unnaturalness and the remainder is of sufficient size) have outstanding
opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation?
Yes
No X
N/A
Description: Recreational opportunities are not outstanding. Recreational boating
both motorized and non-motorized does occur in the area. Wildlife viewing is
excellent in this area for seabirds, marine mammals and other species. Photography
is excellent in this area. Sea Kayaking is also excellent in this area. By itself these
opportunities are not outstanding. In combination with the adjoining state park lands
the opportunities are outstanding.
(5) Does the unit have supplemental values?
Yes X
No
N/A
Description: Supplemental values for Point Doughty include a dynamic marine
ecological system. The geology of Point Doughty is part of a unique formation regarding
Washington State. Other identified values for Point Doughty are scientific and scenic.
Point Doughty is identified as a WADFW Marine mammal haul out site #508. Oyster
Catchers have been reported to frequent the area.
Summary of Findings and Conclusion
Unit Name and Number:_ 13-71, Point Doughty
Summary
Results of Analysis:
1. Does the area meet any ofthe size requirements? X Yes
No
2. Does the area appear to be natural?
No
X Yes
3. Does the area offer outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and
X Yes
No
unconfined type of recreation?
NA
4. Does the area have supplemental values?
NA
XYes
No
Conclusion
Check One: X The area-or a portion of the area-has wilderness character. The area does not have wilderness character. Prepared by:
Team Members:
Jerry Magee, Wilderness/ NLCS Lead, 10.22.09
Bob Wick, P&C, CO Coastal National Monument, Northern Coordinator, 10.22.09
Nick Teague, Outdoor Recreation Planner, 10.22.09
Kirsten Anderson, Americorps Volunteer, 10.22.09
(Names, Titles, Date)
Approvedby:
Field Manager
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This form documents information that constitutes an inventory finding on wilderness characteristics; It does not
represent a formal/and use allocation or a final agency decision subject to administrative remedies under either
43 CFRparts 4 or 1610.5-2.
H-6300-1-WILDERNESS INVENTORY MAINTENANCE
IN BLM OREGON/WASHINGTON
APPENDIX D- PHOTO LOG
(modify form as needed)
Photographer(s): _ WA Department ofEcology, Bob Wick
Inventory Area Name & No.: 13-71, Point Doughty
Date
Frame#
08.15.2006
13750
08.15.2006
13752
10.22.2209 2006
10.22.2209 2005
7/3/2007 Description
Camera
Direction
Oblique
Point Doughty,
Orcas Ts1and
Oblique
Point Doughty,
Orcas Ts1and
sw
Point Doughty,
Orcas Island,
sw
Point Doughty,
Orcas Ts1and
GPS/UTM Location
Township Range Sec.
N48 42'
57' 06"
N48 42'
57' 06"
N48 42'
57' 06"
N48 42'
57' 06"
66", W122
T37N
R2W
Sec.09
66", W122
T37N
R2W
Sec.09
66", W122
T37N
R2W
Sec.09
66", W122
T37N
R2W
Sec.09
10.22.2209 2005
Point Doughty,
Orcas Island,
13-71 , Point Doughty, T37N , R02W, Section 09, N 48 42' 43.45", W 122 57' 2.656"