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and 5hiF2427 from devastating soil sliding and slumping. The impairments to the physical integrity of these sites have occurred to such an extent that they are no longer viable locations for historical archaeological data retrieval. In addition the structural remains at 5MF2427 have been damaged ana cannot foreseeably be protected from further destruction from the forces of nature. The prehistoric component of site 5hiF950 has been substantially damaged by road construction through the site prior to the establishment of the Trapper t•1ir~e. Based on what was observed during site recording, it is estimated that up to 9U% of the prehistoric component has been disturbed. In addition, no temporally diagnostic artifacts were oLserved nor were cultural features or indications of subsurface deposits de- fected. As a result, it appears very unlikely that the site contains material likely to yield information important to the prehistory of the region. It is apparent from the foregoing discussion that sites 5biF950 and 5t•1F2427 have suffered disturbances which have adversely impaired their integrity as archaeological and architectural entities. As a result it is recommended that neither site be considered eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, it is suggested that the recordation conducted by Nickens and Associates at these two locations be considered adequate mitigation of the impacts expected to take place when the respective site areas are mined for coal. hianayement Considerations In Fiay of 1987, site 5hiF95L' was rerecorded and site 5MF2427 recorded for the first time by Irickens and Associates. Neither site is recom- mended as eligible for inclusion in the Iational Register of Flistoric Places. This evaluation of site significance is a reconunendation only artd requires a final determination of site significance by the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office. To obtain such a determination, a copy of this report including the state site forms contprisiny Appendix A must be forwarded to the SHPO. If the SHPO concurs with the recommenda- tion that sites 5tdF950 ar~d 5MF2427 be considered insignificant cultural resources, it is unlikely that Trapper Mining, Inc, will be required to conduct additional historical or archaeological work at the site. References Buckles, William G. and Nancy B. Buckles 1984 Colorado Historical Archaeology Coniext. Colorado Historical Society, Uenver. Grady, James 1984 Northwest Colorado Prehistoric Context. Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Denver. Husband, Michael B. 1984 Plateau Country Flistoric Context. Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, State Flistoric Preservation Office, Denver.