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Mark A. Heifner, Ecolo~ III I II I II I II IIII III . Vegetation ecology <br />37 East Colorado Avenue 999 Land reclamation planning <br />Denver, CO 80210 Visual impact analysis <br />(303) 722-9067 (Voice and Faz) Documentary photography <br />March 2, 1999 <br />Berhan Keffelew <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Rm 215 Centennial Bldg. <br />1313 Sherman St. <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />DECEIVED <br />RE: Colorado Historical Society letter of February 26, 1999 MAR 0 3 1999 <br />File No.: M-99-004 Table Mountain Quarry ....n of Minerals b Geology <br />Dear Mr. Keffelew: <br />I am in receipt of the letter you forwarded from Susan M. Collins, Colorado State <br />Archaeologist, regarding the lithic scatter site recorded in 1973 and within the permit area of <br />this proposed operation. After examining the map Ms. Collins provided, I have determined <br />that this site is currently outside the area that would be affected. I am not at all surprised that <br />an archaeological site would be found near the spring. The vicinity of this spring has many of <br />the excellent characteristics that would be favorable for at least asemi-permanent camp. <br />As stated in the permit, this spring does not produce a sufficient amount of water to warrant <br />utilization as a water source for this operation. It therefore is not included in the plans, <br />although it is within the permit area. Furthermore, access to the spring by a water truck, <br />using the existing access road, would be difficult without considerable upgrading of the <br />roadway. It is still possible that at some time in the future the water generated by this spring <br />would 6e deemed useful. A permit change would be needed to provide that use as part of this <br />operation. Therefore, in recognition of this potentially important site, a commitment is made <br />that, prior co use of the spring, examination of this site would be made by an archaeologist <br />and full incorporation of protective measures implemented if, at that time, the site was <br />deemed worthy of protection. <br />If you have any questions, please call. <br />Respectfully, <br />~~~~ <br />Mark A. Heifner <br />cc: Castle Concrete Company <br />Fremont County Planning <br />