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Fa`J.M GRAND RIVER INSTITUTE PHDNE N0. 970 24S 6317 Mar. 26 2001 01:13PM P3 <br />~ Grand River Institute "0' <br />P.O. Box 3543 ~ Grand Jttnctioq CO 81502 ~ 970245-7868 <br />Mazch 26, 200] <br />Bweau of Land Management <br />IJncompahgre Field 01Tice <br />2505 South Townsend <br />Montrose, Colorado 81401 <br />Attn: Rich Fike, District Archaeologist <br />Re: Field Authorization No. OIUB091(GRI Project No.2108)-- Oxbow Cazbonand Minerals, <br />Inc. proposed new road sections and two drill hole locations <br />Dear Rich: <br />As we discussed today, I have reviewed the maps concerning the above cited project, <br />which is located in T. 13 S., R 90 W., Sections 2 SW and 3 SE (see attached map). The <br />southeast portion ofSection 3 has not been previously surveyed, but the north half ofthis section <br />and most of the adjoining Section 2 was been previous surveyed as Transect l0A dwing the <br />1978 survey of selected pazcels for the West Central Coal azcheological inventory (see T3ibbets <br />et al. 1979). As you have indicated to me, this transect identified one historic sheep camp <br />(SGN1562) that lies outside the proposed new road within Section 3 but near two new proposed <br />drill locations, which occur in the previously surveyed portion of Section 2. That site has not <br />been recently observed by Oxbow personnel, but T have recommended that they avoid i[ if it is <br />encountered near or within their project area. <br />Based on the very low site density of the surrounding areas, my review of the maps, and <br />my personal knowledge of the area, T believe that the steep slopes and heavy vegetation <br />associated with the new road section preclude Ending any significant cultural resowces. <br />Accordingly, it is recommended that an intensive cultural resources inventory ofthe project azea <br />be waved and clearance be granted. If you would like additional documentation or require an <br />nn-site visit after the ground surface has been cleared by Oxbow, please call me. Thank you for <br />your attention t0 this matter. <br />Si/n~cerel/y, <br />Cam/ ( ~.'~lrv~„t~f <br />Cazl Conner <br />Director <br />Archaeology ~ Paleontology ~ History ~ Environmental Studies <br />