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<br />Upstream of the confluence with the unnamed tributary, Raton <br />Creel:: e:;hibits a very restricted floodplain as gradients increase <br />in the direction of Raton Fass in New Me::ico. The actual <br />position of the channel has changed in the recent past but can do <br />so only within a very narrow floodplain. The channel area <br />upstream from the permit area is not acceptable for farminq. <br />In conclusion, an alluvial terrace along Raton Creek' was the only <br />alluvial deposit worthy of consideration as an alluvial valley <br />floor deposit and for farming potential. The size of the terrace <br />is smaller than the minimum size typically found in the region <br />and due to the intermittent flow of Raton Creek: would not receive <br />enough water- during the summer growing season to warrant <br />development. Furthermore, the meager alluvial valley floor <br />depa~~it is not within the permit area and through control of mine <br />discharge will be safeguarded. <br /> <br />595 <br />