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DRMS Permit Index
Permit No
M1977378
IBM Index Class Name
GENERAL DOCUMENTS
Doc Date
8/2/1996
Doc Name
A Cultural Resources Assessment
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Sunnyside Gold Corp
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DMG
Permit Index Doc Type
General Correspondence
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D
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DRMS Re-OCR
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Signifies Re-OCR Process Performed
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reclamation plan and there does not appear to be intact artifact deposits or important features in <br /> the area that will be impacted. The remains of the aerial tram load out(Feature 2) are already in <br /> very poor condition with no integrity left after 1950s reconstruction. The remains of a possible mil <br /> or other facility(Feature 15)consist of only three concrete piers and a leveled area with bricks. <br /> This feature has also been severely impacted by later activities and retains little of it's integrity. It <br /> does not appear that any significant features at the site will be impacted by the reclamation work in <br /> the south half of the site. <br /> In the north half of the site there are numerous features present including the Hanson Mill <br /> remains(Feature 6). There are also intact artifact deposits in a midden surrounding the <br /> boardinghouse foundation(Feature 7), and surrounding some of the other features(e.g. Features <br /> 8& 13). It is not clear to what degree reclamation work will need to be done in the north half of <br /> the site. Two areas containing tailings were noted in the north half of the site,and these are near <br /> intact features and artifact deposits. In the event that reclamation work is needed in these areas the <br /> work should be undertaken in such a away the adjacent intact cultural remains not be damaged <br /> To the southeast of the mill tailings are present on both sides of Placer Creek that may need to be <br /> removed. These could probably be removed without impacting cultural materials if care was taken <br /> to avoid areas such as the building remains identified as Feature 3. Adjacent to the south side of <br /> the Hanson Mill (Feature 6)there are also tailings present and this area is even more sensitive to <br /> impact of intact cultural materials. Some artifacts are located on the tailings and it would to best if <br /> this area could be avoided in the clean up. At present there is a small tributary stream of Placer <br /> Creek that has been diverted to run through the mill site, and it is washing over tailings in the north <br /> half of the pile. A possible option if it was determined that this area needed to be included in the <br /> reclamation work, would be to divert the small stream to the west, and connect it with anoth er <br /> small drainage located to the west southwest. This would divert the water away from the tailings <br /> found to the south of the Hanson Mill, and possibly avoid the need to remove the pile. <br /> Sunnyside Gold Corporation is being required to conduct remedial clean up of tailings at <br /> the Gold Prince Mine. By there very nature these activities will be damaging, but it is <br /> recommended that no adverse impacts should occur in the south half of the site. In the north half <br /> of the site there are two areas with tailings that may need to be removed here, and it is <br /> recommended that if these materials need to removed activities be designed so as not to impact the <br /> surrounding cultural remains. In the case of a tailings pile located adjacent to the Hanson Mill, this <br /> could be quite difficult due to the proximity of the cultural remains. Recommendations for <br /> alternatives to removal such as creek diversion are suggested in this area. In addition, <br /> recommendations are also made that indirect impacts to the north half of the site such as features <br /> or artifacts being driven on by heavy machinery, also be avoided It may be useful to flag off the <br /> north portion of the site during reclamation to avoid such impacts. Any blading or other <br /> improvements to the main road leading to the site should also be done to avoid intact materials. <br /> The boardinghouse trash deposit(Feature 17) is presently eroding down slope to the east so any <br /> work on the road might impact the deposits.. <br /> BLM Archaeologist Christie Arrington of the San Juan Resource Area noted in a recent <br /> conversation, that in the past the BLM has taken donation of private mine properties such as the <br /> Gold Prince Mine. Such donations or transferal of ownership for a nominal fee have been <br /> accomplished following successful completion of remedial actions by the owners. Such an <br /> arrangement has the advantage of removing any future legal liability from the donating company, <br /> 26 <br />
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