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Crystal River valley campgrounds , and has a suitable in- <br /> place transportation route . <br /> In addition, the Forest Service has expressed <br /> a need for jeep roads for summer recreational users . It is <br /> anticipated that such a use may be allowed by the Forest <br /> Service of the existing road system in the postmining <br /> period . <br /> 3 . Adjacent Area Attractions and Accommodations <br /> The town nearest Coal Basin, Redstone, offers <br /> lodging and restaurant accommodations . Mid-Continent <br /> believes that the unique, historic character of the town, if <br /> preserved and enhanced , will draw recreational users to the <br /> area. <br /> The town was developed in 1900 to house workers at <br /> the coke ovens operated by the Colorado Fuel & Iron Co . in <br /> conjunction with the original Coal Basin mining operation . <br /> As a mining camp , Redstone was unique . Each <br /> family had its own cottage, constructed in an alpine style <br /> and attractively decorated . Bachelor workers were housed in <br /> a lodge, which included its own auditorium, club room, bar , <br /> dining facilities. <br /> J . C . Osgood , owner of the Colorado Fuel & Iron <br /> Co . at the turn of the century, built his own mansion a few <br /> miles further south. The mansion itself resembles an English <br /> country house. Its grounds have been used , from time to <br /> time, as a golf course and ski run. The mansion , lodge and <br /> cottages are still in use . <br /> -33- <br />