2018-09-04_PERMIT FILE - C1980007 ‎(17)‎

• Permit No: C1980007
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/4/2018
• Section_Exhibit Name: Exhibit 10F Negative Results Report Cultural Resource Survey
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Negative Results Report
Cultural Resource Survey
Mountain Coal's Sunset Trail Lease Modifications Permit Revision #PR -15
Gunnison County, Colorado
The file search identified five previously recorded cultural resources within 1 mile of the survey area
(Table 3). Previously recorded cultural resources within 1 mile of the APE include three ditch segments
and a cabin. None of the previously recorded sites are located within the APE.
Table 3. Previously recorded cultural resources within 1 mile of the APE.
Smithsonian Site
Associated
Resource Type
NRHP Eligibility Status
Status
No.
Report Nos.
(Date)
5GN5998
None
Isolated Find
Field Not Eligible
Did not relocate—outside
of APE
5GN4948
None
Minnesota Canal,
Field Eligible
Did not relocate—outside
Deep Creek Ditch
of APE
5GN2669.1
GN.FS.R42;
Deep Creek Ditch
Officially Not Eligible (1996)
Did not relocate—outside
MC.FS.R520
of APE
5DT1593.1
MC.FS.R520
Minnesota Canal
Officially Eligible (2005)
Did not relocate—outside
of APE
5GN4806
GN.FS.R125;
Minnesota Ditch Cabin
Officially Not Eligible (2006)
Did not relocate—outside
MC.FS.R520
of APE
Additionally, ERO reviewed historical maps, Colorado Decisions Support Systems records, and assessor
records to evaluate potential cultural resources in the APE; however, no potential cultural resources
were identified.
Survey Results
The survey was negative for cultural resources within the APE. The APE is situated within an upper
montane environment with steep slopes and thick vegetation in an area that is not known for
occupation during either the Prehistoric or Historic period based on the historic context of the region
and the negative results of previous surveys conducted in the APE. Although the area is covered in thick
vegetation, the negative results reports from the previous survey in the APE, coupled with the lack of
desirable terrain for occupation, shows that it is unlikely cultural resources are hidden by the thick
vegetation.
Summary and Management Recommendations
The cultural resource survey was negative. No previously recorded or newly recorded cultural resources
are within the APE. ERO recommends a determination of "no historic properties affected" pursuant to
36 CFR 800.4 of the NHPA.
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