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<br />and adequate yields. In view of the importance of these <br />assessments, mapping, sampling, and analysis of soils were <br />undertaken with the following objectives. <br />1. To characterize the suitability of topsoil material <br />occurring on the area with physical and chemical <br />descriptions of each soil series or series variant. <br />2 To quantify the amount of suitable topsoil both . <br />in areal extent end average depths of various soils <br />series, slope phases, complexes and associations. <br />A soil map, on a scale of 1 inch 400 feet, <br />showing the areal extent of each mapping unit is <br />provided as well as average depths for each soil <br />mapping unit. <br />3 To provide a basis for developing a complete <br />topsoil removal plan for undisturbed lands (pad <br />area). <br />• 4 To provide a basis for estimating the depth and <br />suitability of topsoil to be replaced during <br />reclamation. <br />5 To provide a basis for determining the enhancement <br />methods necessary for revegetating currently <br />disturbed areas. <br />1.2 LOCATION OF STUDY AREA <br />This study encompasses approximately 70 acres of <br />undisturbed pad area and additional disturbed areas such <br />as roads, cuts, fills, and exploratory drill sites. The permit <br />area is about 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs in Garfield <br />County, Colorado. <br /> <br />-2- / <br />