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2.9.2 Cultural and Historical Resources <br /> <br />In 1977, C. Arthur and C. Jennings recorded one historical site (5MF348) within the Trapper Mine proposed <br />permit area during a Class II archaeological reconnaissance. This site is located in the NW1/4, NW1/4 of <br />Section 5, T5N, R91W. Their recommendation for this site was to await detailed archival research on the <br />site and an evaluation of the architectural remains by a trained Colorado historian prior to making a <br />determination of the historical significance. In 1980, Rick Athearn, Colorado State Office Historian for the <br />Bureau of Land Management, evaluated this historic site (see recommendation in Appendix K). Based on <br />the site forms prepared by C. Arthur, Mr. Athearn concluded that this site did not qualify for inclusion on <br />the National Register of Historic Places. <br /> <br />A second identified historic site was located by Archeological Services during the 1980 Class III cultural <br />resource survey of Trapper Mine. This site (5MF950) is located in the NW/NW/NE/NW of Section 10, T5N, <br />R91W and was described as "historic structures with a scattering of recent debris". It is in a small meadow <br />with a spring. The area is presently being used as a sheep watering hole and bedding ground." The <br />recommendation by Archeological Services, is that if the site will be impacted, local informants and local <br />history should be consulted to see if the site is of local significance. In May, 1987, site 5MF950 was <br />surveyed by Nickens and Associates at Trapper Mine's request. Results of the survey are shown in <br />Appendix K, Part XII. Based on the survey results, the State Historic Preservation Officer ruled that site <br />was not eligible to the National Register of Historic Places (App. K, Part XII). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2-591