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I . f . 10&1 The other major project feature proposed on the western slope is Aspen Reservoir on the Roaring Fork River about one mile above the town of Aspen, Colorado. From preliminary operational data currently available from the Bureau of Reclamation, it appears that the water surface of this reservoir will be relatively stable during the recreational season. However, the side slope terrain is exceedinely steep and ~:ould not be economically adaptable to recreational use and development. In order to allow for the reser- voir the present road (State No. 82) alon~ the stre?n \wuld have to be relocated to a position on the canyon slope where construction would be costly and scars to the natural scene would be difficult to avoid and alleviate. A reservoir situated in mre favorable terrain in this vicinity should provide an attraction for the town of Aspen since there is a lack of recreational activities connected r:ith a large body of water. This opportunity would fit in well with the rather extensive recreational program now beinc promoted for vacationists in thi s community. Eastern Slope On the east slope in the ujlner Arkim,as Valley, the Initial Phase of Development vlo"ld affect the existinc: recreational areas of T~n Lakes, Turquois Lake (Su~arloaf Reservoir) by enl~eements anc Clear Creek Reservoir which is to be utilized as an afterbay for a power plant. Of this group, Twin Lakes possesses the greatest significance recreationally since it has lon~ been established as a fishing and resort center. The present use of Turquois Lake is eonfined chiefly to a private summer cottage development while Clear Creek Reservoir has no recreational development and is of minor value as a da.v use area for lake fishing. Although the lands surrounding these lakes are in private ovmership, public use of the shores and ~aters is not restricted. Twin Lakes now has facilities for overnight and vacation use grouped mainly in the to\m of Twin Lakes. It provides a recre- ational outlet for local and r~gional residents. Tourists traveling to Aspen, Colorado, over Independence Pass utilize the area to some extent as an overni;-ht stop. FishinG in the lakes is of high importance and apIJears to be the prime activity. The \":akr surface remains relatively stable during the recreational seaSon. Tvdn Lakes as a recreational area is not utilized to the extent that its resources are capable of supporting. There is considerable room for expansion of f<lcilities 1'.ntl use before full recreational utilization is attained, ~e can forsee no cains rocreatioually 4