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• 5RT3072. One biface fragment made from cream colored Kremmling Chert with the <br />base missing. It measures 45mm wide by 75mm long. One lateral edge is serrated and the <br />overall quality and workmanship is very good. <br />EVALUATION OF RESEARCH <br />Based upon the current and previously conducted cultural inventories, the likelihood of <br />identifying cultural resources, prehistoric and historic, were considered likely for this project. <br />Results for this study were fairly consistent with the expectations. Sites tended to exist in areas <br />that were relatively accessible and near enough to reliable water sources. Surface visibility was <br />the only obstacle due to the time of year following a wet winter and significant snowmelt that <br />resulted in a thick vegetation cover. However, it was felt that with the number of opportunities to <br />view the surface and subsurface ground (rodent burrowing, animal trails, ant hills, road cuts and <br />eroded areas), any existing significant cultural material would be in evidence. <br />SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS <br />Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (MAC) conducted a Class III cultural resources <br />inventory for Peabody Energy's proposed Sage Creek conveyor line in Routt County, Colorado. <br />The project area is located entirely on private land, but it is associated with mining activities. <br />• Therefore, the project falls under the permitting authority of the DRMS. <br />The inventory resulted in the recordation of one historic road segment (5RT2974.2), the <br />revisit of five previously recorded sites, and the recording of three isolated finds. One prehistoric <br />site (5RT487) was originally evaluated as "need data" then reevaluated in 2002 with a portion of <br />the site being non - contributing. The conveyor line passes through this portion of the site and it is <br />concurred that this area is still non - contributing. For the current project it is also recommended <br />that all ground disturbing construction along the centerline be limited to 50ft along the southwest <br />side and 100ft on the northeast side. If this is not possible then the area of deposition should be <br />tested prior to construction, the line should be moved to the northeast, or no construction should <br />take place within the site area boundary. <br />No further work is recommended for the Sage Creek conveyor line as long as the above <br />recommendation is followed. <br />For Official Use Only: Disclosure of Site Locations Prohibited (43 CFR §7.18) <br />12 <br />