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a � <br /> Abstract <br /> In late July of 1996,Durango Archaeological Consultants conducted a cultural resources <br /> assessment of the Gold Prince Mine, San Juan County, Colorado. The assessment was done for <br /> the Sunnyside Gold Corporation, so that the historic significance of the mine and surrounding <br /> facilities could be established, and this information integrated into plans for mine tailings <br /> reclamation work at the site. An archaeological assessment of the site area was requested by the <br /> Colorado Historical Society in conjunction with the Colorado State Division of Geology and <br /> Mines to make sure that important historical resources were not impacted during the course of <br /> proposed reclamation activities. Survey of an approximately 15 acre area around the mine, <br /> showed the remains of at least 17 different surface features, including the main mine portal, an <br /> aerial tram load out,two mills,a boardinghouse, numerous structural remains, and extensive <br /> midden or trash deposits. Historic research has determined that the area was the focus of mining <br /> and milling activities from the 1880s to 1950s. The Gold Prince had originally been called the <br /> Sunnyside Extension which was a very rich gold and silver mine. <br /> Based on it's relationship to significant early mining in the San Juan Mountains,and it's <br /> Potential to provide important historical information on mining camp, the Gold Prince Mine and <br /> surrounding facilities is recommended as eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic <br /> Places. Recommendations for avoidance of certain portions of the site during reclamation work <br /> have been made, and approval of reclamation work in other areas of the site defined as <br /> noncontributing elements, has been recommended <br /> c <br /> i <br />