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2.5.1 SOILS SURVEY AND PRODUCTIVITY ASSESSMENT STUDIES
2. 5. 1.1 Objectives
The soils surveys are designed to fulfill the requirements of the oil shale lease, provide data necessary in the determination of ecosystem relationships and to provide information required during revegetation studies.
Samples collected for the plant-soil relationship will be analyzed for textural classification, available plant nutrients, pH, cation exchange capacity, salinity and lime percentage. These parameters and properties will provide data which are relevant to the climatic and edaphic condition in the leased area. Selected samples will be analyzed for trace metals by element scan.
The soils study and analysis should be completed by the end of November 1975. All information gathered from this program will be included in the final DDP.
2. 5. 1.3 Results
The soils survey and study program outlined above will fulfill all lease requirements and associated stipulations. In addition, the soils program will define the relationships between vegetative types and soil environment to determine the suit¬ ability of these soils for future revegetation purposes. The relationships obtained will determine which of the native plants can tolerate the soil environment which is available and will aid in the determination of the proper species com¬ position for a future revegetative community.
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2.5.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY
2.5.2. 1 Objectives
An archaeological survey will be performed on the leased area to determine the location of any existing areas of historic and scientific interest as specified by the oil shale lease. This study will be completed prior to the development of any of the leased areas.
2. 5. 2. 2 Methods
Prior to the disturbance of any lands, during the exploratory portion of the environmental programs, an archaeological survey has been completed. These initial surveys were conducted by Dr. Alan Olson, University of Denver, and Dr. Calvin H. Jennings, Colorado State University, on areas such as drill pads, shallow water monitoring holes, hydrology stations, fenceline construction for vegetation exclosures, new roads and any other disturbance areas which were surveyed.
During the summer of 1975, an intensive archaeological survey will be conducted on the site and surrounding areas. If significant artifacts are located, they will be removed for further study.
An inventory will be made to identify cultural resources that may qualify for the National Register of Historic Places.
This inventory would identify the prehistoric and historic sites on the leased area and surrounding areas, and would include collections, descriptions and identification of any area which produced cultural material. These collections and records would be stored and made available to any interested parties.
A literature survey will be performed which will include an examination of collections which are pertinent to the leased area. This would include any prior archaeological studies of the area. All information will be abstracted and collated to correlate this with field information in order to provide a complete study of the cultural sites of the leased area and surrounding planned disposal areas.
The archaeological contractor will report the results of his survey to the Area Oil Shale Supervisor .
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The overall results and findings of this program will be included in the Detailed Development Plan. The archaeological survey will begin in June of 1975 and will be completed some¬ time during the month of September 1975.
2. 5. 2.3 Results
Field surveys of disturbed areas have been completed except for the deep and shallow water monitoring stations and hydrology stations planned for the 84 Mesa area in the future.
No significant archaeological finds were made during these surveys. Archaeological clearance sheets are included.
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Judging from accounts of the rapidity with which the Oil Shale Proto¬ type Leasing Program is being implemented, I think it is appropriate to advise you, informally, of the results of last summer's archaeological reconnaissance in the Piceance Basin and ask that you assist in preparing a salvage program for the area.
In a non-stratified random sample of the Yellow Creek drainage and a traditional reconnaissance of the Ca and Cb Lease Tracts and the Douglas Creek shale dumps, we recorded 94 historic and prehistoric archaeological sites. As the enclosed table shows., 11 of these sites are within the boundaries of the Ca tract and severaT~oth~&r5~ are along the access", power ancTT/ater corridors, as well as associated with spent shale dump areas. N'0"Sltes were fuu7!(t''trrthe Cb tracT.
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
1. Site number AR- 05 -010- *5*,
2. Type of site Open chipping
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4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Wolf Ridge 7% min |
5. Location
3\ miles west of the 84 Ranch on the east end of a ridge between Corral Gulch and Box Elder Gulch
Preliminary site report^ final site report in preparation at Colorado State University,
Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Range |
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34 NE% of SEk |
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99 West |
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8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Flakes and finishing chips in and around several ant hills. No fire pits or other
features visible on this site. Pinyon- juniper , sage, cactus, grasses on low ranging. East northeast extension of ridge 100 meters above upper perimeter of Garden Gulch member 6750 ft.
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10. Area of occupation |
11. Present condition |
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Excelent |
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12. Photo numbers |
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13. Informants and references
Robert H. Hurlbutt Colorado State University 6-17-73
14. Recorded by
Daniel J. Hutchison
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February 7, 1974
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15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? completed? (^] Yes | | No
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If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? | | Yes jyxl No If “yes,” spec¬
ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the ma teria i which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data.
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CJu™ 6196872 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY |
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1. Site number AR^05-010-*9^ |
2. Type of site open chipping |
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County - Rio Blanco |
District Craig |
4. Map reference Wolf Ridge 7% min |
5. Location
4 miles west on dirt road from 84 Ranch up Corral Gulch % mile southwest along top of the ridge. Site on south side of road.
Preliminary Site Report^&sd Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Range |
Meridian |
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99 west |
6th PM |
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6. Land ownership status Public domain |
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8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
Public domain
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Thin scatter of flakes in small clearing on ridge. Retouched flakes in ant hills. No signs of more intensive use such as fire pits. Ridge top on divide between Corral and Box Elder Gulches about 50 meters south of road. Vegetation, pinyon and juniper, grasses. Site has excellent view of Box Elder Gulch but none of Corral Gulch. Southern Exposure. 6990 feet elevation. Water in Box Elder Gulch.
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11. Present condition |
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30 meters in diameter |
excellent |
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12. Photo numbers yes at CSU |
13. Informants and references
Dr. C. H. Jennings Colorado State University 6-17-73
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Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
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EVALUATION |
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16. Does site have recreation value? completed? (^] Yes [^| No |
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17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? ify type of preservation or development.
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This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the materIaT”which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data.
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CPO 843 • 872
Form 62$0— 2 <June 1968)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
|~x)cArcheological | | Paleontological [^] Historical
1. Site number AR-05-010-
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3. State |
County |
District |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
2. Type of site Open chipping
4. Map reference Wolf Ridge 7% min
5. Location West of 5 RB-7
Preliminary Site Report? Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado S ate University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Township |
Range - 1 • T |
Meridian |
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34 SW% SW% |
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99 West |
6 th PM |
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6. Land ownership status Public domain |
7. Other site designations 5 RB-8 |
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8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Thin scattering of flakes In small clearing in pinyon- juniper retouching flakes in ant hills. No fire pits or other features. Site is on the highest part of the ridge between Corral and Box elder Gulchs. Exposed in all directions but vest view is of Box Elder Gulch to the south. 7000 feet elevation.
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10. Area of occupation |
11. Present condition |
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30 meters in diameter |
Excellent |
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12. Photo numbers |
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Yes CSU |
13. Informants and references
C. H. Jennings
Colorado State University
6-17-73
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
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15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? completed? [^) Yes No
] Yes xfcx] No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
L7. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? 1 ! Yes j-y | No If “yes,” spec¬
ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the materi-srT~which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data.
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18. ^^Fewed by (Signature of District Manager)
Date
'Form 6230—2 (June 1968)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
txxj Archeological Paleontological [^] Historical
1. Site number AR-05-010-fc54“
2. Type of site open chipping
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3. State |
County |
District |
4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Wolf Ridge |
5. Location
Preliminary Site Report^ Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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■- 34 SE% NE% |
1 South |
99 west |
6th PM |
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6. Land ownership status Public domain |
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7. Other site designations 5 RB 9 |
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8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Concentration of flakes in 10 meter diameter area. Apparently eroding out of brown sandy layer over gray shale. One projectile point and one possible fire pit. Near top of ridge facing east. 6680 foot elevation. Some depth to the site - possibly 50 to 50 cm deep.
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10. Area of occupation 15 m x 15 m |
11. Present condition excellent |
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12. Photo numbers 2 CSU » |
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13. Informants and references |
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Matthew Freedman |
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Colorado State University |
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June 17, 1973 |
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
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15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? completed? [3] Yes QH No
] Yes @ No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? Yes k-x-1 No If “yes,” spec¬
ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the mater iaf^wh i ch would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a aualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data
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GPO 843 - 8 7 2
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
|y?o Archeological Q Paleontological Q Historical
2. Type of site Open chipping
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3. State |
County |
District |
4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Wolf Ridge 1\ min |
5. Location
Preliminary Site Report; Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado S+'ate University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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2 south |
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99 west |
6 th pm |
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6. Land ownership status Public domain |
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7. Other site designations 5 RB 10 |
8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Open ridge top on crest of first ridge north of Stake Springs Draw. Site in the pinyon- juniper tree line adjoining a large sage opening. 7180 feet elevation
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10. Area of occupation 75 meter diameter |
11. Present condition excellent |
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12. Photo numbers yes CSU |
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13. Informants and references |
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Robert E. Hurlbutt |
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Colorado State University |
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
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15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? completed? [^j Yes [^j No
| | Yes x)x~~| No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? Yes [^] No If “yes,” spec¬
ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National
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Register significance. The only value this site has is in the material which would be salvaged before any mining operation.- The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data.
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Date
CPO #43 - 872
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
Ixx Archeological Q Paleontological Q Historical
1. Site number
AR-05-010
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2. Type of site
open chipping
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3. State |
County |
District |
4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Wolf Ridge 7% min |
5. Location
Preliminary site report/ Final site report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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10 SW% NE% |
2 south |
99 W ' |
6th PM " |
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6. Land ownership status Public domain |
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7. Other site designations 5 RB-11 |
8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Scattered flakes and one point on ridge top. Old road cuts through the site. Elevation 7140 feet. Sage, small pinyon and juniper. Charcoal, dead larger pinyon.
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10. Area of occupation 30 meters in diameter |
11. Present condition good |
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12. Photo numbers yes CSU |
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13. Informants and references |
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Cathy Holder |
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Colorado State University |
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6-18-74 |
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
(continued on reverse)
15. Sketch and/or remarks
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EVALUATION
L6. Does site have recreation value? completed? (^] Yes [^] No
] Yes [xx] No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? ify type of preservation or development.
I ! Yes £3 No
If “yes,” spec-
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the material which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserviced the scientific data.
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Date
GPO 843 - 872
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OuX61968T2 united states
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
, ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
fcx | Archeological Paleontological Historical
1. Site number AR-05-010-
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3. State |
County |
District |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
2. Type of site open chipping
4. Map reference
Wolf Ridge 7% min
5. Location
Preliminary Site Report,* Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Section |
Township |
Range |
Meridian 4 ' " * |
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10 SE^ NE% |
2 south |
99 west |
6 th PM |
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6. Land ownership status |
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7. Other site designations |
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public domain |
5 RB-12 |
8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
On south slope on a small north south ridge - perpindicular to Box Elder.
Knife and many flakes recovered. Elevation 7060. Pinyon, juniper, sagebrush.
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10. Area of occupation |
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11. Present condition |
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10 meters |
good |
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12. Photo numbers |
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yes CSU |
• * |
13. Informants and references
Rebecca A. Gilbert Colorado State University
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Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
(continued on reverse)
15. Sketch and/or remarks
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EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? 1 | Yes
completed? [^] Yes [^] No
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? | I Yes xlx 1 No If “yes,” spec¬ ify type of preservation or development.
xx No If
“yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance- The only value this site has is in the material, which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have
preserved the scientific data.
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CP O 643 - 572
■ Form 6230—2 (June 1968)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
Archeological Paleontological {^] Historical
1. Site number
AR-05-010-«V
2. Type of site open camp
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3. State |
County |
District |
4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Wolf Ridge 1\ min |
5. Location
Preliminary site report,* final site report in preparation at Colorado State iTriiversTTy , Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Section |
Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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10 SW^ |
2 south |
99 west |
6 th pm |
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6. Land ownership status Public domain |
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7. Other site designations 5 RB-13 |
8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Site on open top of first ridge north of stake Springs Draw. Site is 15 in the pinyon-juniper tree line adjoining a large sage opening. Several fire pits with flakes on top of fire area. Best preserved site in the CA tract. This site should be studied. intensively. Test^drilTing was planned for an area 50 feet from the site in the summer of 1973. Elevation 7120 feet.
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10. Area of occupation |
11. Present condition |
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75 meters |
excellent |
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12. Photo numbers |
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yes 1973 CSU |
• |
13. Informants and references
Colorado State University June 18, 1973
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
(continued on reverse)
15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? 1 | Yes | xl No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
completed? [y] Yes [y No
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? | \ Yes 1 xl No If “yes,” spec¬
ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the material which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have
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preserved the scientific data. a- ''y J % |
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- Reviewed by (Signature of District Manager ) |
Date |
CPO 043 * 372
Form 6230—2 (June 1968)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
jx j Archeological Paleontological Historical
1. Site numbej^ ^ ^ AR-05-010-*3T
2. Type of site open camp
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3. State |
County |
District |
4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Wolf Ridge 7\ min |
5. Location
Preliminary Site Report* Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Section |
Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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■ 10 NE% NE% |
2 south |
99 west |
6th PM |
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6. Land ownership status Public Domain |
7. Other site designations 5 RB-14 |
8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Ridge top with heavy concentration of flakes scattered around the area. Many dead trees, evidence of fire. Pinyon- juniper, sage, grasses. 7120 foot elevation.
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10. Area of occupation 60 meters in diameter |
11. Present condition |
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12. Photo numbers yes CSU 1973 |
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13. Informants and references Colorado State University June 18, 1973 |
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14. Recorded by W* Daniel J. Hutchison |
Date February 7, 1973 |
(continued on reverse)
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15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? |~] Yes £x] No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
completed? Yes No
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? | \ Yes [xiNo If “yes,” spec¬
ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the material^ which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualifieid archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data.
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lo. reviewed by (Signature o/ District Manager)
Date
GPO 843 - 872
•Form 6230—2 Uune 1968)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
?ht I Archeological [^] Paleontological Historical
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY |
1. Site number AR-05-010^ |
fh_ |
2. Type of site chipping |
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3. State |
County |
District |
4. Map reference |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
Sagebrush Hills 7\ min |
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5. Location Preliminary Site Report* Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. , » ' t « » • i • ' . * : ■ - , , „ . • ‘ |
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Section |
Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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3-3, NE% NE% |
1 south |
99 west |
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6. Land ownership status public domain |
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7. Other site designations 5 RB 20 |
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8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
A thin scatter of flakes and 1 projectile point on a narrow ridge top with exposure to the south and west. Elevation 7,080 feet.
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10. Area of occupation % mile diameter |
11. Present condition good |
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12. Photo numbers yes CSU |
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13. Informants and references |
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Colorado State University |
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June 17, 1973 |
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
February 7, 1974 |
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( continued |
on reverse) |
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] 5. Sketch and/or remarks
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EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? [. | Yes
completed? Yes No
No If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? [^j Yes £cx] No If “yes,” spec¬ ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the materia 1 wh i ch would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have
SPO 843 - 872
Form 6230—2 (June 1968)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
ANTIQUITIES SITE INVENTORY
Archeological (^) Paleontological Q] Historical
1. Site number
AR-05-010-161
2. Type of site chipping
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3. State |
County |
District |
• |
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Colorado |
Rio Blanco |
Craig |
4. Map reference
Sagebrush Hill 7% min
5. Location
Preliminary Site Report'* Final Site Report in preparation at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
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Section |
Township |
Range |
Meridian |
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33 NE% SW% |
1 South |
99 west |
--- 6th PM |
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6. Land ownership status Public Domain |
7. Other site designations 5 RB-23 |
8. Cultural affiliation; Geologic Age and/or formation; dates of use
9. Site description, position, surrounding terrain, and importance
Cultural material found on knoll of a saddle along a ridge crest. Gulches run north and south of the site. Open sagebursh flat with grasses and shrubs. Small runoff areas from hill to the saddle. Indegenous parchute shale. Exposure on east and west. Elevation 6960.
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10. Area of occupation |
11. Present condition |
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75 x 30 meters |
good |
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12. Photo numbers |
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yes CSU 1973 • |
13. Informants and references
Colorado State University June 187 1973
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14. Recorded by |
Date |
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Daniel J. Hutchison |
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February 7, 1974 |
( continued on reverse)
15. Sketch and/or remarks
EVALUATION
16. Does site have recreation value? completed? Yes [^] No
I I Yes
xx
No
If “yes,” has the Recreation Inventory Form 6110—3 been
I I Yes 0 No
If “yes,” spec-
17. Does site have sufficient value to justify preservation and/or development? ify type of preservation or development.
This site has been evaluated and a determination was made that it is not of National Register significance. The only value this site has is in the material^ which would be salvaged before any mining operation. The salvage and removal of all the prehistoric cultural material by a qualified archeologist will greatly increase the value of this site, but the site does not warrent preservation after the salvage excavations have preserved the scientific data.
'cjr^al
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Date
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Gulf Mineral Resources Co.
A Division of Gulf Oil Corporation
Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
Rio Blanco Oil Shale Project
June 27, 1974
Mr. Peter A. Rutledge
Area Oil Shale Mining Supervisor
Conservation Division
U.S. Geological Survey
Denver Federal Center
Lakewood, Colorado 80215
Dear Mr. Rutledge:
Included in the stipulations for approval of a portion of the Tract C-a Exploratory Plan (specifically. Section 5 - Geological Exploration Plan and Sec¬ tion 6.2 - Subsurface Hydrology) is the requirement for biological and archaeolo¬ gical investigations of areas to be disturbed by the lessees' activities on the tract.
This is to inform you that detailed investigations of drill hole sites 6, 7, 8 and 11 have been completed with regard to archaeological and biological resources. The investigators have determined that no archaeological resources would be destroyed, and that no significant or unique flora or fauna would be affected, by work on these sites. Attached is a letter from Dr. Alan P. Olson and David B. Winsor to that effect.
Archaeological and biological examinations of the remaining drill hole sites, as well as proposed access routes, will be completed as expeditiously as possible, and a final report will be submitted to you upon completion of these examinations.
Drill hole site construction and drilling will be limited to sites 6,
7, 8 and 11 until archaeological and biological clearances have been obtained on the remaining sites.
Also attached is a letter to the Tract C-a lessees from the BLM approving Exploration Operations Bond 8063-25-88, in the amount of $20,000, to cover the initiation of exploration work on Tract C-a.
Sincerely yours,
C. 0. Spiel man Vice President Oil Shale Resources Gulf Mineral Resources Co.
C0S:rc Enel osures
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COI.ORAIXJ V.l MINAHY
UNIVERSITY PARK • DENVER, COLORADO 80210
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
June 24, 1974
Mr. Charles Spielman
Vice President, Oil Shale Resources
Gulf Mineral Resources Company
Dear Mr. Spielman:
We have investigated coreholes 6, 7, 8, and 11, and meteorological stations 1,2,3, and 4. These locations were investigated on a three hundred foot radius for the coreholes, and one hundred foot for the meteorological stations. Nothing was found which wall impede the utilization of these sites for the projected drilling and station location. Our recommendation is that no resources would be damaged by these projects.
Sincerely,
Alan P. Olson, Ph.D'. - As * ' ~ "
David B. Winsor Limnetics, Inc.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: A3 7*-!
Site: _ , Paraiu iuers (Area) Surveyed: _
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions an the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: >4) /fa 3/et^vn
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(AteJt*/ /,< // \/ f'Wggn&ja |
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r ^ 2. Wildlife: . #/ xA- o'- f |
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T - 5” ^ |
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3. Aquatic: |
Method Used:
L, Terrestrial:
2: Wildlife:
3; Aquatic:
Reccmendations :
_ Dr. Alan Olson Archeologist Observer
Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
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ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY ON GULF -STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: 7/3~8/7^
Site: Q7 and 9. _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: 3^0 ft.
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows: Negative as far as any archaeological material
Method Used:
Surface Survey
Recommendations :
Any construction b£ allowed.
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Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
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Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON
GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: <jTr^ _ *
Site: C.-1 _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: _
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: r-
if
2. Wildlife: faovAl/l & ^ c/gJ/l
“■/* y ’ t>
3. Aquatic: /4 /rjCtCk*#* rud
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Method Used:
< <
1„ Terrestrial:
1\ Wildlife:
3‘. Aquatic:
Recommendations :
<prz)C€ecl oo iy
Dave Wins or
JEnvironmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON
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GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey^ 1^7 •
Site: 04, c-1 _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed : <JOb <0
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial:
• S'**
2. Wildlife: tTzbUf’ 4 </ZMA4AAfJh,
~ 4 V 0
3. Aquatic:
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
3 . Aquatic :
> .
Reccnmendations :
recced uju/{
Dr. Alan Olsen
Archeologist
Observer
ENVIRONMf StJP''BV ON
GULF- STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: \JuLv\c 3, 2 _
Site: I ^ t ^Parameters (Area) Surveyed ; 306'^^ ***cl*^>
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions ant the findings are as follows: . _ _
u.- 6UfZ&rtul\ ( r-J ccinnn \
1. Terrestrial:-/^ _ _
-~3F3 lo ^ is j r ice J brut k
_ _7r*/ . SAStcbtymk rLCCdrtSS _ _ J _ _ _
~ " "zf-J ~ M, tfiwcl 1 J '>0(Ad-l
2. Wildlife: — $ <r*qhi/\tM.ra£>btj\ . . . _ *
_ •ft 4 ~ on*)*} , <,a<a4aa/Ju^ /-4>6/»^A _ _ u
3. Aquatic: /p £<frt£*sY*\ A^€</CA
ftiKjtA. ^ktfujld be tv
r a
Method Used:
1* Terrestrial:
SuRPfiCiz 0 bs cyi/oL jfc (A aX
1 *
li Wildlife:
■3* Aquatic:
Reconmendations :
Ordcet-cf «ji M J+lIU^
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, PfanrJ
Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
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July 22, 1974
Memorandum
To: Marvin W. Pearson, District Manager, BIM, Craig, CO 81625
Stanley G. Colby, Area Manager, BLM, Meeker, CO 81641
From: Area Oil Shale Supervisor
Subject: Archeological/biological clearances
Attached are the clearances received to date for C-a and C-b. The C-a clearance includes the air quality/raeteorology sites and the trailer site in sec. 4.
With regard to drill hole C-10 on C-a which is in the wild horse area, Charles Splelman conferred with Bill Lawhora (BLM wildlife) who advised there was no need to move the hole. Unless 1 hear differently from you I will not require the lessees to move the hole.
Additional clearances on C-b are expected shortly to facilitate approval of the rest of their plan.
Peter A. Rutledge
Attachments
File copy
PARutledge/ns
LIMNETICS, me.
environmental consultants
July 16, 1974 D-19
Mr. Peter A. Rutledge
Area Oil Shale Mining Supervisor
Conservation Division
U. S. Geological Survey
Lakewood, CO 80215
Subject: Archaeological and biological clearances of drill hole sites and access roads on Tract C-a.
Dear Mr. Rutledge:
This letter supplements C. Spielman's letter dated June 27, 1974.
Included in the stipulations for approval for a portion of Tract C-a Exploratory Plan, Section 5, Geological Exploration Plan and Section 6.2 - Surface Hydrology, is the requirement for biological and archaeological investigations of areas to be disturbed by the lees sees activities on the Tract.
This is to inform you that detailed investigations were made of core hole sites C-2, 3, C-4, 5, C-10, C-ll, C-12, C-13, C-7 (new site), C-9 (new site) and the access roads leading to core holes C-ll, C-12, and C-13. Additionally, the proposed trailor office area in Section 4, between core holes C-8 and C-9, was also cleared. Each core hole site was cleared within a 300 foot radius of the designated site and each access road was studied within a 30 foot corridor to these respective core holes. Upon completion, the investigators. Dr. Olson, archaeologist and Dave Wins or, ecologist, indicated the general description found at each site and completed the attached forms to provide a more detailed explanation of their findings and their recommendations.
All the proposed sites were cleared from an archaeological and biological standpoint, however, core hole site C-10 and its access road were found to be
9025 East Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80237 • Phone 303/770-8252
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within the home range of a wild horse herd which were visibly observed utilizing this area. Furthermore, sign posts were sighted in this area marking the territory of this herd. It has been recommended to Gulf-Standard, as a result of this finding, that core hole C-10 be moved directly to the east, adjacent to the Tract boundary and in the general vicinity of the existing access road . This is presently being investigated and when the relocation of this core hole becomes a reality, you will be notified.
The remaining core holes and shallow drill wells located on Tract C-a will be investigated by this same team on July 19 through the 21st. Their findings will be reported to you during the section ending July 27.
Sincerely ,
LIMNETICS, INC.
Project Manager
DRM/bjs
cc: C. Spielman
Dr. Schwendinger Dr. Harmsworth Dr. Olson
urm'ETJCs, me. 9025 East Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80237 • Phone 303/770-8252
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July 10, 1974 D-8
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Mr. Charles Splelman Vice President - Oil Shale Resources Gulf Mineral Resource? Company 1780 S. Balia ire Denver, Colorado 80222
Dear Mr. Spielrnan:
In accordance with the lease agreement, all prospective core hole sites and access roads to the proposed sites must be cleared from a biological and archaeological standpoint. This clearing is to insure that no unique biological communities or archaeological ruins are present in the proposed perturbated area.
During the site visit from July 3 through July 7, eight core hole sites, two access roads and one trailor office area were viewed. Numerically they included core hole sites C 2-3, C4-5, C-10, C-ll, C-12, C-13, C-7 (new site), C-9 (new site) and the access road leading to core holes C-ll, C-12, and C-13. Additionally, the proposed trailor office area in Section 4 was also cleared. Each core hole site was studied within a 400 foot radius of the designated site and each access road was studied within a 30 foot corridor to its respective care hole. At each site a form was filled out indicating its general description and is attached with this letter to provide a more detailed explanation of its components and our recommendations.
All of the proposed sites were cleared from an archaeological and biological standpoint, however, core hole site C-10 and its access road, needs to be discussed further prior to its biological clearance. This site is located
Mr. Charles Spielman
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July 10 , 1974
within the home range of a wild horse herd which were visually observed utilising this area. Furthermore, sign posts were sighted in this area marking the territory of this herd. Should the access road be cleared as well as the core hole site, this would undoubtedly result in the herd moving to a new area, thus adversely effecting future baseline data accumulation. With this one exception, all of the other sites were cleared biologically for core hole drilling and access road construction.
Sincerely,
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David Winsor, Dr. Alan Olson,
Environmental Ecologist Archaeologist
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ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY ON GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: July 3-8 , *1974
Site: Coreholed2?3-4-5 _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: 300 Ft. D»
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows:
— Negative . -
T
Method Used:
Surface purvey
Recommendations :
- Any TL-cccs-oary 'operati-ono' "bo a-llo-w-ed.
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY ON CULF-STANDAJU) TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: 3-8, 197^
roads
Site: c ii, 12, 1% plus ucccs parameters (Area) Surveyed: 5QQFt D.
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows:
Site surveyed, with negative results, Roadway, also.
Method Used:
Surfage survey
Recommendations :
These sites, .and the roadway a-e clear, _
no problems ss far as archeaologic&l material.
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON
GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey:
Site: \ access rocKcl
f Parameters (Area) Surveyed:
SOOP'-i rvdMJL'_oFcorehoh 30 Ft strtp for rotu(
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows: «
1. Terrestrial: pfrjwcc pF fi-T w t pltvd ujiHx o-l^fX
ulU*j
<pccui fMckai Opu^ftL , hunt busU ^ pa t* tf> rw> h, smAj&hp tH £ cA±rr Y\ <ll blurs# ^ucr
2. Wildlife: ewdiwce &F hJilJ horses UfilvjirytUS Aj laJcH 0 c cast cm a ( vyaii^JccL.
hUWUUf ikaII rvte* ri uMe ofa-etued *j mM ^ /j/ryLs ^uck morn ^ Usuc. h iQtffau)!* L<j t4M !**<{, r- F/kujk
3. Aquatic: btuatuc} /* hrp oPridf- - IrlHc umJca p/cje^vF iveAt
emdyrCt frw/irUp ritJrAVC*«A*J VU^ACSy/uJS , bm$Q. yfoC qyl a/&Ct _
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial: observe ft ffns 7&S cut cl is. nerbajt t+x //<? efbt* ejehrme out\
tUfyt hlr^AArtfCcsf ** pSUfi trf lA*tCU hcMJ!*'. 1
bUUfj FKc* cialc^ fu Hi ksd^ Afe fase/ u)ca
2. Wildlife: This aAto /,$ hraudj aJcAjr '/ by 6<rft\ alftncrFtc. <wef IvM aontMrtfs
akncf
Fnr*
OS cmderjdu/ ffenutMAvuj; /rtufc Ctn/J fecnJ
3. Aquatic: ‘
Recommendations :
!ho P/hcM - \Juhip°r ccfaMHAiUy tt\ajf~ Zfo access rc&4 toil! couf~
'ftrcu'jk «te *r*vflUl thdundMali (.7S"-/0 0 ^Ha< \. fvhe* the ryqj n cu/e fremc cc*gL.cA\
Shau/e/ be -/aKch fetnotsc as feu\ indiutdiuJ hr* A <l<t passth/c.. fuA/i<vtworc tOiHy Pare.
holt dri !Loy\q a*\cf aettit troouf dritlo*jy Tfe o/~ co^cl torses f&tf tcAJoic tbtes oahc^
, /J4 UJt(( /cCu/C oUt*. '&FZ~ *«cl
-fy<S"*J\s - . occoJ&cf *chiSi /-Us , -
fkbVXti
Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON
GULF- STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: I971]'
Site : C 2. ~3 _ ' _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed:
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows : '
1. Terrestrial: <wtA ha* a/tta&j jet* /ua 4 Heart Tfif i/&e/ctJr^
CtnSitfccf e>F ScaUftcof 5G4e'brac,(\ Juc/cirus 4 6^ druses
2. Wildlife: Tk qji(c({i£ ofc&iotd oh fits. uac* L*%cAtrf«J <
chuCfrr%U+L +c£, fUt/jtci (ty f^eAA Qj&il Mu/t cji&Jl frcbfcUs . ll <*r QcitiSSc*#/ OXVtfAl-
3. Aquatic: /} cree* run* gef/tezd £o ftus sc/c fax/ uj ci/e* (tuma ^
«g/ -fa /u*e ytis A/(M*eA* J /r*fr<LS O hs&UXtS u/r*iy
tte <yuih u/uyrzwtc+i ofi /*<*> %
Method Used: ^ *
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
3. Aquatic:
Recommendations :
_ rus aMa ajbftAM A> kaMe~ Att£i <&oa) 6<ia£f fad cUtUp*'^
rJttiAistu* CMdld Litomzdicifdy _ _
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Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: g, /97V _
Site: C - 4^$ _ > Parameters (Area) Surveyed: 4dO
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: 7hts cvUQ. uul$ /ocaCted *n Ado hic/gei
Cl+\e{ HJQ.*) tKcluidjf'ty & <ah/A JfrUfcZ
2. Wildlife:///^ tillcf ft k h/&& <>b$i£4<xd 0*1* pesfafr /%
mcm , tUit/tHuA difA ^ap nj/ctfd Acteje&et cUt/
3. Aquatic: Jus I-S014JI1 <rf Mtf. iuU- /s * tsrkA^xtfjp^J-’ sfrtA* For ru^oYY k+ufitMA U' /* hQjfuAA,
^pthod Used:
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
3. Aquatic:
Recommendations :
Thu flMgj gjHicoAX rt&cLj far Cflt tjte cfrcMt'*# dfW*aj/&r$.
a bitfogtad s/am^( W*
%
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ive Winsor Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
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ENVIRONMENTA1 SURVEY ON
GULF- STANDARD TRACT C-a
r
Date of Survey: y7^/y 8 - Ct)KB ko,'c 4- 0 H- mduit
Site: />/£) - »/ flcecsi read , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: ^or 1$ \i_jecJxu t /^d
cofcAoifc*
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and t e findings are as follows: •
1. Terrestrial: rtycUkuC £6vnr*UM(Jy c&nststctcfl ft/eru n(<i
HlH\ Stijebncsk r*&u{/tUS. r / ctced uKJ^cf/frtc&LJ ujyp
2. Wildlife: TJu$ 4rea /$ ^/paA&AvRy /fc c*\JtAC. howt (jf- g, /dlsid toUt/ CA£'^X- I
hnn&A. utfM made ttv t&u/ <&<£?]
3. Aquatic: A/o /04/i^a*yi^ Ia^/^cs ^Stc/tt/eA
i n (</\ hvctte^f j/^4>vr &jufenjf a$r ru Acjum
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial: Mu/t dc/A cUimPc^-* uft*L n/tAx/ n,t <** r&£6c/f y^ioc _ fct/>/faA^fj^
attack* eay/e Ufa* ,r t^dJtc/ ,< crt/U^^ u» trfts i/tcuiof-y. Q tttf^ inydi uJO(is-*e+L Suet
2. Wildlife: as de SlUutbtrr/ , *3(v&4'i)ite nv/^^ ,
l • *
3. Aquatic: . :
Recommendations : - .
_ _ ^>L^co f*e puAfoose /tj/s /fu/iAj? f-u)d ‘jcaa is 6) acc+a*xu/ajb.
fa&Utir c/g/a ** 7rae2C-& if is ttoptAcvhvt MojA Me nahc*cU a A Me.
MCU be. cUs/uota/ 6s (ofa/ctis /tosztbfe there tb re / /- would bt ac/y&at/c vipf
to du Aiy/a fkd> tsucL'P />l*+u Co* t be aJkA&cf. SAts&Ac/ ft** *AJta s*uu hbo tfnf/cu/
ties* b bAst- h* t d&J-a accu**M£*<Ma*. *•* tire. u3 itcl A a tee sfa/u$ *n M/a oa>ul u)tl( b-c Utf£iCZd/' fo aScoAfat*** .
Jlutuf /j/t.
Dave Winsor
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
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LIMNETICS, INC.
environmental consultants
August 1, 1974 D-33
Mr. Peter Rutledge U. S. Geological Survey Conservation Division 7200 W. Alameda Lakewood, Colorado 80226
Dear Mr. Rutledge:
This letter is to inform you of the biological and archaeological clearing of core holes C-l, C-14, C-15 and access roads leading to core holes C-l, C-14, C-15 andC-10. These sites were surveyed by Dr. Alan Olson, Ms. Barbara Thiaville, and David Winsor between July 19 - 23, 1974.
The basic procedure for core hole clearing involved intensively walking a 400 -foot radius of the designated site looking for the presence of unique or endangered flora or faunal communities. Also, emphasis is placed on describing the area generally from a vegetative and zoological aspect.
Any signs such as game paths, scats or other identifiable material is recorded.
Archaeologically, the core holes and access roads were scoured for remances of pottery or tools indicating the area might have been inhabitated some time in the past. Presently, no artifacts have been found at any of the core hole sites examined.
Should you have any question about our procedure or our findings, please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
David Winsor, Terrestrial Ecologist
DW/bjs
cc: Dr. R. Harmsworth
9025 East Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80237 • Phone 303/770-8252
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AUCIH.nUMCV. SUlJVliY ON «;iM.r :vr..v;nM :» ii m i* r-n
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Pate of Mirvey: ..^ULi/..3-D)l‘=D^
Site: _ CJfcV . >- _ __1_- _ . , P.MIViiiirrl e?T» fAroa) Surveyed: "3 00*
Hie subject. !• i t e has boon surveyed and the findings arc as follows:
-V K'Xy-J'c- ■
Method Used:
SogpAcg S>jg.N)eX
Recommendations :
fkoQSSQ. WITH PLAhmet> PRU-Lll-V^.
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Dave Wins or "
Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
AKOir.OIf v ; »I ;.M. M|):Vf.;V on ^ *. i • .
UUl.b-STAN’nM •» h*m;t On . v'
Onto of Survey: J.OL.y..zojcn^
Si lo: C, 0 _ • _ , IVirrnuol ers (Aren) Suivcyed: ^)C>Q *
; POAO
Tlic subject site lias been surveyed and the findings arc ns follows:
_ iAa _ MATERIAL- OK SlTg OR
A-UOM6 Access ROAO . _
. • „ •
Method Used':
*SORrjy:S SoRNigy
Recommendations :
•Si-rg' "5g Clcm^-co t=bR Coh\srROc-nr)K\
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
* Dr. Alan Olson Archeologist , Surveyor
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-ft
Date of Survey: Site: Cf'il
7-M- 74
• \
, Parameters (Area) Surveyed: fofiwtcuS,
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: \/u^>
2. Wildlife": ’
3. Aquatic: /y) /(aJ&Z(aj flAAitAv^f g/ULA —
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
3. Aquatic:
Dave Wins or Dr. Alan Olson
Environmental Ecologist • - . Archeologist
• * ' - Observer
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON
GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
3D
Date of Survey :_ 7-^?^
Sit <j\0r/6 MO rttcd m, Parameters (Area) Surveyed:
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: 4^**^ i(L$ d&SWsk-cA 0 3 \/u^c^eA ’cm rb
/fe t flsAsUfr- ^ {zod )
. ' ' \ tkjf .
>o -
■Jif: •
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* j' ' ' ^ '
2. Wildlife-:
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c c
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3. Aquatic: ftp
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
• 3. Aquatic:
Recommendations :
jortutd ur</t^ fin rdiXj'J .
* \ . ' * - \ "v >%
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Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
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Aium>ijrv;i»:M* *:»n vi*:Y on <?
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a!U--:rr.v*:a\i);» c: .n .
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Date of r.uncy : y^ULY ZO,
Site: _ CH 14'„J5 _15"_ _ ♦ J’arnmet err. (Aren) rurvoyed: ^QO' R. j fiOAp 3S*7
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Tlic subject site has been surveyed .*nul the findings are as follows:
Ar6HA6DL0^1CALlV MgGAlNg ON T&TW CQREWoUc. *lTCs At^b
ACCESS ROADS.
\
Method Used:
Surface
soRvicy.
i
Recommendations :
A^:4AA{rOLOqlCALLVT __lH€ ROADS ^ S rn^> ARC GL€AR£p _ j^R
CQMbTRQCno^. 1A0V^€T?, A too OP NUtte Vd\LP hQg££S UCP BV
■^lofireo
TB€ SANAE S>tALL\ON PtggvJlOUbLV <5^8 NCAR GV\ IQ VsTERE
OS^vjgp. UtvA^TiCS 'lifts' A%0PT TM6 tt?£SES,_
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
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Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY ON GULF-STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: V~ vl
JO fro 1 corral Jr h> oon- fr
Site : £-/''/ <? rpad^ _t Parameters (Area) Surveyed :400 frgeU’if cF
loro
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: l/fy ' fcofir^ - to
l£. S CAh^r^f' S) d/- ) y- /^rt^ }f~ P-\J b&r 'K&A& fi&Jfa
2. Wildlife: /tScs/uJt--, /iT.uAc/^ • '
llcdH rut, r*- \ _
3. Aquatic: AJq U)<of*A ' • '
!
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
■ yj •
3. Aquatic:
Recommendations : p rcc trcl U) du tyf tA cuht*t f. Cas*L (S' 6 o
U go I* i ko/u&ir /fa /■*>(/?/ P~J~ tfe *we kj€t~
AA hVAAJ&rf by £ cm Z(e4r*6A .
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CU/tpl //!
Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Observer
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ENVIRONMEhTTAL SURVEY ON GULF- STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: • / _ /.
1 - jof^cotn^rfoccr-Kotc
Site: C-lb 'j'CKCec&i Pcacf , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: io O'C aT fvvjc hj£
The subject site has been surveyed for environmental baseline conditions and the findings are as follows:
1. Terrestrial: - htfbj r&y'tf
fco** P\J tr+r-tn.'fij /s k--!lhr\ h) c^c^cj^k / >.,-/( ' 'i is<; . _ !_
2. Wildlife: ^kcUc^A*y^ rft Awic*-, doji , . cJ
<*^(l /tyoAdl £ -/If ^
3. Aquatic: CMlJbM(k /fUKyt* / 6 &)£&*.' *Oe*i
.i
Method Used:
1. Terrestrial:
2. Wildlife:
3. Aquatic:
Recornnendations :
P'CU/id k 'k
Dave Wins or
Environmental Ecologist
Dr. Ai an Olson
Azcheologist
Observer
AKOimiXXIICM, SURVI-Y ON QIU-XSTANIURD TRACT 0- a
Date of Survey :
Site: _ i Parameters (Area) Surveyed: 3 DO ' _
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as fol lows :
-Ae^EA LPf-ATED l>J SUAU PW 'X>KAIHA%'E~
Ar 1 300- 4oo' T^gLftW ~R \ o gc TOPS . _
frJg^-TNfT AV-C-HAg&UOfelcALLy _
Method Used:
SuKFACTT
Recommendat ions :
N^TAlla-T'o^ a? gQOtPNSOTr
Dave Winsor Terrestrial ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
ARC! I! ni.u.ldAI. SIIUYI Y ON
otM.r stanivvI'H unci' r-n
Date of .Survey:
Site: _ | _ _ _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: O'
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are a:; follows:
AeP-g K LOCATED- ObQ NlORTVf PAcC- Its, 6 SI OW
ev i APs^oxwiA'VgLy ^ro1 -n-vr~
e~eg^~r A^6^£eLor^/A<L. _
• - - -
Method ll .ed:
'S^p-sj&y
Recommenda* 'on :
_ 06T1C r _ Vyg- /VLLO\^€Q.
Da vc Winsor
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Dr. Alan Olson Arrhoolopi St
AIK1;! i '! c» 1 IIK\TV (V;
cm. i- i • • i ; ■ ! i
Date of Sun
Site:
j\/\ 3 _ _ , 1'aramet rrs (Area) Surveyed: '^&Q/
Tiic subject silt' has boon surveyed and the finding:; are a; follows:
_ £~ LCX/V^O AT TH£ INTeV^^ nnR A _
dfETLTSR b^dd-TVi EACd" _ ARO _
Auey Bo-rTSrva, K\q f)ND)N6.i» Av^ nKEa n ^e.ALi_C'
Method l1 ed :
_ OURFACgT
^UR-dEV;
Recommend, a; ■•:>
_ MAT A L LAT l f ;t j _ T _ 1 \ yj A/\TdR'T' AVd RTR g-,\db
Dave Win- or Terrcsti. il be o legist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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Sir- . ■ « ' i ■ i . ■ ■ '^oo' r.
• . ■ ■ 1 • • ’ •• '. 'ii ' 1
N^c-\T \'<€T f&X /hth' /Is? c : rt/^£rdT£,~-> i /f/2- /
hn>
Av > Vf\L l ‘AjtAW
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Date
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°K:' :iin,r: .itT 4.1 G/K
1 ^ ^ i' L t » \r\ V/v- A* S * <• * L » ^ /S\ o{ >
!{VOlA_ A _ >
‘ j v <A.v,t, Tc *' ' ' ■':•/• , i-\
I’arnaietors (Area ) .Surveyed: 3 00 EA.
11 1C? subject 5 i 1 ' s hue ! r^n sunvyr'.l and the findings arc a follows:
_ ]w \ ;.,iV \r.c AVrf- fiT W cr v° H AT
To _ /v_a_ /abanA'vV 'i wo At tv s~r < ' ° IrA ' X ♦ r5 No \ wS , _
A?£A O /si.'-/ ).iATAk'\^Q _ ^ _ ta.0 a. ■' H/-AC- . _
rrATtc.iAi. >vA', rot i Q.Q vo \ - v v \ 1 i-^ -ry\r i ■ ,a ~Xa^ - og \ Vf^.r>.
IF AO oo s V [AX /_ • MOl-A FOLLOWS ust. \.Q6o a... Poore;
) T v>'»Li /' l l vV' ',Jr < .A G^COn'aA
Method !!. t
_ ! -v -1.' AUu.- ..dA- :A A z _ _ _
Reco;:uiiei. :a: a _ _ ti^A 0_LVL. A.
Dave Win.
Tencs' : i. 1 ■ eulogist Observe;
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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P;it t' n*' ‘ nrv v:
Site': c Ol , I'.ir.'ii.K't - t :• (Aron) Surveyed: ^CO'
The ; La • ’ »< w n surveyed and llio findings n re r. folios:-.:
_ _ 1 c "t ‘ aT£ - jaA . _ AE L.cyp N> fLATd \Ar, _
_ L ^ OlA. T Ah ^ _ SlQ&_. a A AOAC A Q__ .. ALAQ _
Mr Mind '
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Recoar1
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All:
At LOW'- l-
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Ten o ;• t i ■ ' 1 <:■•; j . i
Observe
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
.Surveyor
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Date o! Mini ; __M Y* \
Sitn: _ _ _ , l’nrnmot ers ( Aren ) Surveyed: iV £ )' k !
The siihii ct : • - ’ i ; : > . !'<'• n > uiv«>yi •! mul t lie finding:. ;ir<‘ :l O' 1 lows:
_ He A'yy nA-er^ir.^i<r.Ai _ .'SkMAi v^'^ET
£out4E-. _ hA _ :n v&L. _ i tVA. ucwi _cs__ .. _
Tne- . Au? w.co up i A-c . _ _ _
Met ho J n
' 1.A TL A 0 C
AeSLSe y
Reco.jir'n.. ‘
Vk u _ ]W\y..L-C...’L. vi
Dvi.'- Win Terr-: . t. ; Obseru:
, 0*’ i
Dr. Alan Olson Archeologist Furv oyor
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I';ir;i; !(.■{ i t';'. ( Al'0.1 ) V'UYt
The si)!'io> t i Vi unvyi-J , ‘ind the* finding :i •*- • o 1 1 o. :
1 TC._ LTCA'Tt--0 IK. A.Ve-A^- A^-C-YO
Me . _Au \ li'AC u£k.. IwrcegJAi. was T&D>\0. _
Mot hr. 1 1
laol: Vt? r/
Roro: : - • ;i .»
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r\<;
V- ,
;.‘A£ PRc.of. 1 1 -) _
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Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Suivevor
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K; ' HAtXiC.fjIfAL |SAATE.'t' \ A (_ FCO>\0
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WARNING
NOTICE
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Sirte -located immediately south of _ the present access road on Dead Horse Ridge, in the NE^ of NEf of Sec« 29, R99W, T1S, approximately 1 mile we-st of the location of Station M4* Tne site is a winged hors© trap with cable reinforcement and a catch and holding corral that is also ea-hl© reinforced using natural trees and additional wooden elements*
Tne site is not terribly old and has not been used" Tor some 'time, but it-ls- in ..a. good state_of preservation^ and should not be damaged. The area has also been extensively used" as a deer 'camp 'anea with attendant trash. Any expansion of the present^jroad to the soul;! would present a danger to the site. ‘ . .
Method 1 !;' '
Surface Survey.
Rccoinmondnt i nns :
That this area be flagged out and avoided prior to the time of road "expansion* and should present, no
problem.
Dave tins or
lorrcT'l r : d hcologist
Obsrrwr
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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3oo'R
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ill'!
No. A^-HAeoLc^icAL Material, fooh^
Met hod ii
‘SoPPACR . $tRMCV _
Roc o
■A ga :EQq,Piyre'UT
MAY TSsocp^pp
Dave V.’inso:
Toi re .1 ri ■ ; o ' «>•» i r.t (r.)y.i rv. ■ r
Dr. Alan Olson ArcheoJ-)[’, i •Su- ve/or
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Akt:iii;oi,(x;!C.M ‘»i jkvi .v on (aUJ;-r.TANI)Ai:i) TRAC r U-a
Date of Survey:
Site: NS 3 _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: T^-
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows:
NpitCT LctATgD I TO A t&r p AWOVO
Ag-T^yAiT-TUAu tVVrPE^.IAt- v^A-S HPOIA'D,
Method Used:
g>hgvAa=~
■a 0T2 Oe; V.
Recommendat ions:
t^-'CTion may T’Rcoggo
Dave Wins or Terrestrial P.cologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
ARCllTOIA'.IUU. SURVEY ON GUI. P- STANDARD TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: If>€rprT~ 6?)
Sitc: _S4r _ _ _ _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: ^CO'
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows:
YV-> A^cHA-eroirifctc.Ai . S3gfKAAn<ss \^?~ggr
TFOUtATS. ivi "THg -StiALLOW C£_
TVffC -ftl g-^.00 IAP I VV^> -SLg^gS
Method Used:
^i;EAte.y
Recommendat i on s :
Vi £u NAAV
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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ako ii dux; i cm, 1 ;i iuvey on
aH.l;-STANIV\lil) TRACT C- a
Date of Survey: jflSP’TI A~ |
Sitc: _ _ _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: 3CO' )c^
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows:
-A^^OVO |^£GAT\^C. _
roreMcvves of Aggowo Al'So
_
Method Used:
Sore^ev
Recommcndat ions:
Cor-; -STT^OC'TIDKI 'Hac AiiovQg^.
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
ARCliKOUX; ICAl, SURVEY ON
GULP -STAN DARI) TRACT C-a
Date of Survey: 3gPT 4 1^14-
\.oc-.\v\ fvioO /a «c> Li-* »€.ArJbV 'Co'-w >-'■:> v\vp \
Site: MeTr^ecpuoGw ai<Sta. "V _ , Parameters (Area) Surveyed: 3 00 ' ^
The subject site has been surveyed and the findings are as follows:
HcW S\tc \.oc AT*LD AT W CMP C& yJV\A~r
-TO T3£ /An Ai 1A s~r ^ \<P bo 7 X . *5 M \ u=CS , _
tW.a x au^adv u^srowve^o $ lAq ary haxolaai
r>ATXeiAL WAS FOOr^O V0n~>\ I NA ^TV\X
\F ACCESS <y Sliu LOCAtlOKV A^DULOV^S ~TV-hr. VObl^AU "PoOTE^
)-r vJ\LL AttV^'C cOeTP- TP XTO V^TSTO opooaq
Method Used:
... _ . _ _
Recommendations :
KATAUtM-TAObA ^QO)F?vN^M~r
Dave Winsor Terrestrial Ecologist Observer
Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
Surveyor
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n.tir of' 5 ' 1 1 ! ■ \ ■ ' S^pr ^
Site: M2. S\0 , ' \i r;i!:i< '! it- fAn-n ) p u\,y( ■,!• 30^'R
The : i!o 1 1 : r . hoi'n survey 1 ! ; 1 n •. I l ho fi ii<I ings arc; ns fc > I I ' >• :
_ /be.
Method
lire !:
3'.Vr^J'A6£'
Ajg-Nipy
Recommends t i on; :
^A.LLATjorA
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Dr. Alan Olson
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Archeologist
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Dr. Alan Olson
Archeologist
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LIMIMETICS, INC.
environmental consultants
February 4, 1975
D-311
74-948 File 14.3
Mr. Dale R. Andrus State Director
Bureau of Land Management Room 700
Colorado State Bank Building 1600 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80202
Dear Mr. Andrus:
Enclosed is a copy of the archaeological survey made by Cal Jennings on December 3. This survey was made to report on the three exclosure pens in the process of construction on Tract Ca. It is my understanding these copies have already been submitted to your office on December 17, but unfortunately our contractor, ECI has just forwarded this information to our office.
The results of this survey indicated that no notable or significant archaeological items were uncovered.
If you have any questions on Mr. Jennings report, please get in touch with me.
Donald R. Miller t, Project Manager DRM/bj
cc: Mr. Ed Sandel^
Dr. Olson
Dr. Schwendinger Dr. Harms worth
9025 East Kenyon Avenue. Denver. CO B0237 • Phone 303/770 8252
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REPORT ON THE CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THREE EXCLOSURE PENS NEAR THE Ca OIL SHALE LEASE TRACT
Laboratory of Public Archaeology Colorado State University Project No. 74-10 Rio Blanco County
The following is a report on an archaeological survey conducted by the Laboratory of. Public Archaeology for Ecology Consultants, Inc., in the Piceance Basin of northwestern Colorado. Authorization to do the field work comes under Federal Antiquities Permit 74-C0-55, issued to Colorado State University by the Bureau of Land Management^ U.S.
Department of the Interior. The reconnaissance, which examined two sites proposed for pen consturction and a third at which the pen had already been built, was designed to assess the nature and extent of the cultural resources likely to be affected by construction of the pens.
The resource would manifest itself in the form of artifacts and/or architectural features left behind by aboriginal or early Euro-american occupants of the area.
Man-Days Input
The field work was undertaken and completed on December 3, 1974, at the cost of one man-day labor. Another two man-days were involved in the preparation for the porject and report writing.
Description of the Exclosure Pens
Exclosure Pen No. 1 : This pen is located in T2S, R99W, SWSE of Sec. 5 and NWNE of Sec. 8. (UTM coordinates: 4419220m N, 711600m E.)
The pen is on a northeast facing slope overlooking Boxelder Gulch. The locality produced no evidence of cultural resources.
Exclosure Pen No. 2: Pen 2 is located in T2S, R99W, SWNE of Sec. 7.
(UTM coordinates: 4418480m N, 710150m S.) Proposed Pen No. 2, situated on the
northern slope of an unnamed ridge to the south of Corral Gulch, was not demarcated at the time of the survey. Consequently, the survey was conducted along fence lines flagged at the time of the archaeologi¬ cal reconnaissance. No archaeological sites or materials were discover ed in the projected construction area.
Exclosure Pen No. 3 T1S R99W Sec. 29 NENE. UTM Coordinates: 4424000M N., 711800M E.. Proposed Exclosure Pen No. 3, located on the northeastern slope of Dead Horse Ridge adjacent to Big Duck Creek, was also void of flagging. The projected area of construction and fence lines were laid out, after which the survey was conducted. Archaeologi cal materials and sites were absent within the confines and fence lines of the proposed exclosure pen.
Conclusion
An absence of archaeological sites, materials, or significant cul¬ tural resources within the proposed and constructed areas of the exclo¬ sure pens, numbered #1, #2 and #3, precludes any recommendation of a
mitigating nature. On archaeological grounds, the clearance for the
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initiation of construction activity is hereby granted.
Submitted by: Robert W. Leonard December 9, 1974
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2.5.3 REVEGETATION
2. 5.3.1 Objectives
In accordance with good rehabilitation practices, to meet the lease stipulations, and as an obligation to mitigate environmental impacts due to mining and processing operations, all portions of lands which have been disturbed by these operations will be revegetated. This includes the temporary revegetation of processed oil shale, overburden and topsoil stockpiles; and the establishment of a stable ecosystem on the spent shale- overburden-topsoil rehabilitation sites and the sites with minor surface disturbances (e.g., corehole pads and access roads) .
The revegetation research program must address and provide answers to engineering problems directly related to the disposal of spent shale which will allow Rio Blanco to take the necessary steps to develop a viable rehabilitation program.
2. 5.3. 2 Methods
In the development of a revegetation program of this magnitude, historical information must be obtained through a literature review and search. Prior to the initiation of the Tract Ca studies, abstracts and periodicals obtained must be accumulated, stored, abstracted and summarized to identify experimental designs which have been successfully used in revegetation studies. Areas where additional field and laboratory experi¬ mental studies must be performed will be defined. Through literature review, feasibility of certain revegetation pro¬ grams and qualified investigators can be identified. Prior established field sites will be visited, inspected, and evaluated. The studies in this revegetation program will be directly related to the mining and processing methods used in the Tract Ca operation, and the effects of local geology, climatology and revegetation.
During the late spring and summer of 1975, various types of revegetation studies will be initiated on Tract Ca. Some of the revegetation studies presently under consideration are:
1) The reseeding of disturbed areas, such as corehole pads, with mixtures of native and exotic grasses, and other corehole pads with mixtures of grasses, native forbs and shrubs. This seeding will be accomplished after the area has been reshaped.
The purpose of these and other studies is to determine procedures and methods which may be used in the future for revegetation of areas with minor surface disturbances.
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These studies may identify various seeds which will germinate and grow under natural conditions, without additional water and utilizing native topsoil as a growing medium. Other studies will determine the water requirements of these plants through water amendment plots established on the corehole pads. Some of the pads will be mulched after seeding to assess the benefits of mulch covers on seed germination and establishment, and erosion control in this area.
2) The many sites within the area of the leased tract which have been subjected to various types of disturbances in the past years will be studied. These disturbed sites (e.g. , air strips, drill pads, old roads, pipleine corridors) may offer an immediate view of the natural sequence of revegetation, through comparison of species composition on sites disturbed at different times.
Estimates of the time necessary for different, stages of succession on various soil types can be made from these comparisons. This information will be useful in evalua¬ ting revegetation programs for this region.
3) Spent shale from different retorting methods will be used for the study of temporary revegetation of spent shale piles to determine the effects of underlying spent shale on the germination and growth of native and exotic plants in overburden. A portion of this study will be carried out in the laboratory.
2. 5.3.3 Results
The results from literature surveys, site inspections, and experimental plots should answer the following questions:
1) What are the effects of wind and water erosion on spent shale overburden and topsoil?
2) What is the quantity and quality of water required for revegetation and how long will it need be applied for success¬ ful establishment of plants?
3) How much overburden and topsoil is available? What are their physical and chemical characteristics? What are the optimal mixtures for successful plant establishment?
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4) What is the amount and depth of leaching of spent shale and the effect of leachates on ground water? What are the tendencies of spent shale salts to move to the surface and their effects on the vegetation?
5) What are the effects of soil disruption on soil flora and fauna? What procedures need be implemented to re-establish the soil system prior to, or concurrent with, revegetation activities?
6) What is the plant species composition of the proposed revegetation community? What plant species should be used for the temporary stabilization of the stockpiles?
7) What is the best configuration (degrees of slope, aspect, terracing, water collection areas, etc.) for the spent shale disposal site to assure successful revegetation?
8) What are the effects of mulches, fertilizers and water amendment on seed germination and seedling establishment?
9) Are there alternative methods for establishing native perennials which are more rapid than growing from seeds?
Which native perennials are conducive to revegetation propagation?
Other questions will arise as this revegetation program progresses. The flexibility built into the program allows for emphasis to be shifted to new and important questions which need immediate attention. Results from the revegetation research program will be incorporated into the overall engineering and rehabilitation plans and will be outlined as a preliminary revegetation program in the Detailed Development Plan.
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2.5.4 TOXICOLOGY 2.5.4. 1 Objectives
An animal testing program will be performed to evaluate the environmental health effects of an oil shale industry and to obtain data which would form the basis for a sound industrial hygiene program. The proposed plan of evaluation is designed to meet Rio Blanco Oil Shale Project’s most immediate needs of defining toxicity problems, primarily as they relate to man.
Materials related to both the Tosco II and the Paraho process will be evaluated. Raw oil shale, raw organic matter (kerogen plus extrac tables), spent shale (TOSCO II and Paraho), total shale oil (TOSCO II and Paraho), and water extract of spent shale will be included in the tests.
2. 5. 4. 2 Methods
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Toxicology Screen: |
- acute oral and inhalation (rats). - acute dermal and eye (rabbits) . |
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Subacute toxicity |
- two week dermal test in rabbits. - four week inhalation --2 species. (rats and monkeys); one concentration. |
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Sensitization |
- Human patch tests for allergic contact dermatitis photosensitization. |
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Chronic toxicity |
- lifetime skin painting in mice -- groups of 50 animals including positive and negative controls. - two year inhalation (3 test levels, rats and monkeys, dust exposure, evaluations to include clinical chemistry, respiratory physiology, pathology, chemical analyses of tissues and chamber dust sampling.) |
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90 -day feeding water extract of spent shale |
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2. 5.4.3 Results
The toxicity testing program will begin within a few months. Some test results will be available within a few months after start-up.
The more significant tests (e.g., carcinogencity by skin painting and inhalation toxicity) require 80 weeks and 2 years respectively.
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2.5.5 TRACE METALS
Trace metal analysis will be performed on a step-wise basis. Soils will be analyzed for metals. If any are found in sufficient quantities, then plants will be analyzed. If sufficient amounts are found in plants, then a first level herbivore will be analyzed and so forth.
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