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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PETITION FOR EXEMPTION
Pursusant to C.R.S. (1973) Section 30-28-101 (10) (a) - (d) as
amended, and the Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado,
adopted April 23, 1984 Section 2:20.49, the undersigned
, respectfully petitions the Board
of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, to exempt by
Resolution the division of, 2aLacre tract of land into
.2 , tracts of
approximately42; - acres each, more or less, from the definitions of
"subdivision" and subdivided land" as the terms are used and defined in
C.R.S. (1973) Section 30-28-101 (10) (a) - (d) and the Garfield County
Subdivision Regulations for the reasons stated below:
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
An application which satisfies the review criteria must be submitted with
all the following information.
kr: Sketch map at a minimum scale of 1"=200' showing the legal
description of the property, dimension and area of all lots or
separate interests to be created, access to a public
right-of-way, and any proposed easements for drainage,
irrigation, access or utilities;
B. Vicinity map at a minimum scale of 1"-2000' showing the general
topographic and geographic relation of the proposed exemption to
the surrounding area within two (2) miles, for which a copy of
U.S.G.S. quadrangle map may be used.
C Copy of the deed showing ownership by the applicant, or a letter
from the property owner(s) if other than the applicant; and
D: Names and addresses of owners of record of land immediately
adjoining and within 200 feet of the proposed exemption, mineral
owners and lessees of mineral owners of record of the property to
be exempted, and tenants of any structure proposed for
conversion; and
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Fu,rEvidence of the soil types and characteristics of each type; and
Proof of legal and adequate source of domestic water for each lot
,a11' created, method of sewage disposal, and letter of approval of
fire protection plan from appropriate fire district; and
/. G. If connection to a community or municipal water or sewer system
is proposed, a letter from the governing body stating a
willingness to serve; and
I1. Narrative explaining why exemption is being requested; and
I... It shall be demonstrated that the parcel existed as described on
January 1, 1973 or the parcel as it exists presently is one of
not more than three parcels created from a larger parcel as it
existed on January 1, 1973.
J.. A $100.00 fee must be submitted with the application.
Mailin Adress
Ci Y 5T
Telephone Number
State
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applicable. Type or
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COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman St., Denver, Colorado 80203
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
k;:,;:IiED
(.74) A PERMIT TO USE GROUND WATER JP13 1 1985
('4 A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WELL
FOR: () A PERMIT TO INSTALL A PUMP
REPLACEMENT FOR NO
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WATER COURT CASE NO
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(1) APPLICANT - mailing address
NAME Q i)4/C7LE ,i, 1 :/__7(6-
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TELEPHONE NO 77f, ` "---.1-77-4
(2) LOCATION OF PROPOSED WELL
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(3) WATER USE AND WELL DATA
Proposed maximum pumping rate (gpm) /Dc;r��+}-f
Average annual amount of ground water //�
to be appropriated (acre-feet): ,i) (y(/', r ---i7
Number of acres to be irrigated: A/O /✓i
Proposed total depth (feet): 5?)
Aquifer ground water is to be obtained from:
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Owner's well designation .1.3 (we--; /e 2/ /-i_-
GROUND WATER TO BE USED FOR:
() HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY - no irrigation (0)
( 54 DOMESTIC (1) ( ) INDUSTRIAL (5)
( ) LIVESTOCK (2) ( ) IRRIGATION (6)
( ) COMMERCIAL (4) ( ) MUNICIPAL (8)
( 1 OTHER (9)
DETAIL THE USE ON BACK IN (11)
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: DO NOT WRITE IN THIS COLUMN
Receipt No
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
This well shall be used in such a way as to cause
no material injury to existing water rights. The
issuance of the permit does not assure the applicant
that no injury will occur to another vested water
right or preclude another owner of a vested water
right from seeking relief in a civil court action.
1) APPROVED PURSUANT TO CRS 37-92-602
(3)(b)(II) AS THE ONLY WELL ON A TRACT OF
LAND OF O ACRES DESCRIBED AS rR.T Of
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2) THE USE OF GROUNDWATER FROM THIS WELL IS LIMITED
TO ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, FIRE PROTECTION,
THE WATERING OF POULTRY, DOMESTIC ANIMALS, AND
LIVESTOCK ON FARMS AND RANCHES AND THE IRRIGATION
OF NOT MORE THAN ONE ACRE OF HOME GARDENS
AND LAWNS, BUT NOT USED FOR MORE THAN THREE
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
3) THE RETURN FLOW FROM THE USE OF THE WELL
MUST BE THRU AN INDIVIDUAL WASTE WATER DISPOSAL
SYSTEM OF THE NON - EVAPORATIVE TYPE WHERE THE
WATER IS RETURNED TO THE SAME STREAM SYSTEM IN
WHICH THE WELL IS LOCATED. .7 7-77. e/ 2s -3S
OWNER'S COPY
APPLICATION APPROVED
PERMIT NUMBER 139428
DATE ISSUED MAY 0 3 1985
EXPIRATION DATE MAY 0 3 1987
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L,AUELSON PUMP CO., Iii
1000 GLEN OAK LANE WATER SYSTEMS
GLENWOOD SPRINGS SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION
COLORADO 81601 945-6309
September 7, 1985
Real Estate Corner
Crystal Village Plaza
1081 Hwy 133
Carbondale, Co. 81623
R.E. Well Test Becker House
Atten: Al Herring
On August 13, 1985 a well test was conducted on a well on the
Becker property on County Road 114. The following information was
obtained:
Well Depth 305'-0"
Casing size 7" steel top- 5" PVC bottom
Standing water level 115'-6"
Draw down to pump intake
Production 4.7 gpm
Total test time 5 hrs.
Total volumn pumped at 9 gpm to
draw well down to intake 2,196 gal.
This test was conducted with the existing well pump and equipment.
The pump is a 2 hp. submersible Sta-Rite pump Model 8P. The maximum
pump output over the well head is 15 gpm. The pump and pumping system
are in proper operating condition at this time. Well production is
not extreamly high in this well put it has a lot of storage capacity.
If you have any questions please call me Raun Samuelson at 945-6309.
Sincerely,
Raun Samuelson
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WARRANTY DEED
FRANCES N. WESTHOFF, also known as Francis N. Westhoff,
individually, and FRANCES N. WESTHOFF, Executrix of the Estate of
'Edwin J. Westhoff, deceased, and THERESA A. TROUT, all of Garfield
County, Colorado, for good and valuable consideration in hand
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paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby sell
and convey to CHARLES J. BECKER whose address is Graham Mesa,
Rifle, Colorado 81650, the following real property in the County
of Garfield and State of Colorado, to -wit:
A tract of land consisting of Lots 10, 11 and 12; the gest 4 of SW74;
and NW It SE It of Section 8 and portions of Lots 14 and 15 of Section 1,
all in Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th principal Meridian
and more particulary described as followss
Beginning at the South 14 corner of said Section 8
thence 8 88°51'46" W 1980.79 feet along the South line of Section 8
to the SE corner of Lot 2 of eai&Section 8;
thence N 00°32'48" E 828.20 deet along the line between Lots 11 and
2 of said Section .8;
thence Fest 636.75 feet ai.ong the line between Lote 11 and 2 to the
West line of said Section 8;
thence West 1350.84 feet along the South line of Lot 14 of said Section
7;
thence N 00°36'30" E 300 feet along the West line of said Lot 1.4; •
thence West 313.63 feet to the South Easterly 1-0-W of the County Road;'
thence N 51°18'00" E 221.24 -f ee t'-a'lang •the it -041 of the -County Road r
thence N 15°08'00" W 157.10 feet along the R-0-4 of the County Road;
thence West 460.00 feat to the tr'edt:'lind dE t�dt 1, of raid •$action 11
thence along the West line of Lot 13.H 00.98 7° * 1220.14 feet;
thence along the North line of Lot IS 8 89'12 WS. 984.85 feet;
thence S 10°45104" C 539.06 feet;
thence S 74°40'36" E 137.98 feet;
thence S 53°40'14" E 116.00 feet; ' 1,'• , ►
. thence S 64°11'22" E 65.09 -feet; "'' , 'r'.r.'a
thence N 81°16'15" E 72.92 feet
thence N 36°25'28" E.' 25.39 feet;
thence 8 03°02'40" E A84.56 feet;•,'
thence.N 77°45'00" E 167.00 feet;
thence N 69°35'00" E 210.00 feet; ? ;'o""' ',�,
thence N 41.05'00" E 96.00 feet; ; ' .
thence N 19°25100" E 137.00 feet;
thence N 05°25114" W 285.61 feet;
thence N 75°15'14" E 174.00 feet;
thence N 1044'46" E "250.35 feet; ' -
thence 5 75°15'14" W 174.00 feet; �.
thence S 14°44'46" E 250.35 feet;
thence S 75°14'16" W 222.79 feet;
thence N 06°23100" E 256.41 feet;
thence N 83°37'00'.' W-. 339.88 feet;
thence N 55°31'38'' E 323.24 feet to the Notth line
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Section 7;
thence $ 89°13'30"
thence N 88°44'19"
thence N 88°44'19"
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E 926.2% feet to the Lastlt corner of Section 7;
E 2581.40 feet to the center of said Section 8;
E 1304,79 feet to the. NE corner of NN 1,4 SE k Section..
of Lot; 14 of said.
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thence S 00°18'18".E 1315619 fast 'gang the Etlrt line of said NA SF.r
thence S 0018'18"E 9/6.87 feet along the keit line df Lot 12 in said
Section 8;
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thence S 69°57'00" W 159.17 along the Northerly line of Lot 14 in
said Section 8; r
thence South 287.32 feet along the West line of said Lot 14 to the
South line of said Section 8;
thence S 88°51'46" W 1157.16 feet along the South line of Section 8
to the South '6 corner and the point of beginning containing 283.3.acres
more or less.
Excepting p g a portion of Colorado Highway 82 Right -of -Way located in
Lot 15 of said Section 7,
Also Excepting portions of a County Road Right -of -Way described in Document"
No. 102744 and Subject to Roadway easements for ingress and egress to
lands described in Books -.425, Page 259 and 428, Page 286.
There is also included all water and water rights, ditch and
ditch rights connected with or appurtenant to the above
described property, .
with all its appurtenances.
Theresa A. Trout warrantes the title to her undivided one-
half interest hereby conveyed in NE1/4SW4, SE4SWk,'in Lot 10 and
Lot 11 of Section 8, and.thoee portions, of Lot 14 and Lot 15 of
. Section .7 hereby conveyed all in Township 7 South, Range 88 West,
of the 6th P.M.
Frances N. Westhoff also known as Fr.ahcis N. Westhoff,.
individually warrantes'the title• to her undivided one-half interest
hereby conveyed which belonged to Edwin.J.. Westhoff, deceased,
at the time of his death on May'9, 1973, in the'NASE4 and Lot 12
of Section 8,. Township 7 South, Range 88 West.
All warranties hereby made are subject to the following:
1. Reservation and exceptions contained in the United
States Patent to the described property as recorded
in Doc. No. 125876..in Boob 172 at Page 583 and Doc.
No. 125877 in Book 172 at 'Page 584.
2. Quit Claim Deed to the Board of County Commiss.igners
conveying a 60 foot road"right-of-way across the,.
entire northerly portion as shown by Doc. No. 10.2'744
in Book.160 at Page 130. ' .`
3. Right-of-way to'the Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph Company across Lot 15 of Section 7,
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M.
•as granted' byD&c. No. 110548 in Book 164 at Page 152.
4. Right-of-way to the State Highway Project No. 729-A
as shown on Map recorded as Doc. No. 142861:
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5. ,Right-Jof-way. Easement to .the Mciuntain States Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company across Lot 15 of Sect•ion•_iy
7, Township 7 South, Range '88 West of the 6th' P•.M.,(;
adjacent to the easterly right-of-way of U S. High- • •�
;way No. 82 as granted by Doc. No. 239990 in Book 391
at Page 518.
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6. Right-of-way easement to Holy Cross Electric
Association, Inc. across Lots 14 and 15 of
Section 7, Township 7 South, Range 88 West
of the 6th P.M. as granted by Doc. No. 246789
in Book 411 at Page 325.
7. Right-of-way easement to Holy Cross Electric
Association, Inc. across Lot 15 of Section 7
South, Range 88 West of the 6th P.M. as
granted by Doc. No. 248921 in Book 417 at
Page 53.
8. Right-of-way for Cattle Creek Springs Pipe-
line Ditch No. 639 as shown by Document
recorded in Book 425 at Page 255.
9. Right-of-way for ingress and egress from the
parcel of land described by Document No. 251928
in Book 425 at Page 259 to the present county
road.
10. Right-of-way for ingress and egress from the
parcel of land described by Doc. No. 252941 in
Book 428 at Page 286 over and across an
existing roadway.
11. 30 foot Roadway Easement granted to Bert
Griefenberg and Portia Griefenberg in the
Northerly portion of Lot 14 of Section 7,
Township 7 South, Range 88 West of the 6th
P.M. recorded as Doc. No. 253418 in Book
429 at Page 547.
12. The lien for taxes for the year 1973 and
following.
The grantee, Charles J. Becker, covenants that within ten
days following acceptance of a subdivision plat by the County
Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, of the land conveyed
herein that he will reconvey to Frances N. Westhoff individually,
and Frances N. Westhoff, Executrix of the Estate of Edwin J.
Westhoff, deceased, or their nominee one lot or tract of land
containing ten acres, more or less, in Lot 12 of Section 8, Town-
ship 7 South, Range 88 West to.be contiguous to one., outer boundary
and one lot that shall contain at least four acres where the
current residence of Frances N. Westhoff is located.
This Warranty Deed is executed by Frances N. Westhoff as
Executrix of the Estate of Edwin J. Westhoff, pursuant to the
powers granted to her as Executrix of the Estate of Edwin J.
Westhoff, deceased, under the Will of Edwin J. Westhoff, deceased,
heretofore admitted to Probate June 26, 1973, in Number 11-292,
in the District Court in and for the County of Garfield, State
of Colorado, and the Will of Edwin J. Westhoff, deceased, having
been recorded in Book Number 450 at Page 383et seq. in the records
of the County Clerk and Recorder of Garfield County, Colorado.
Signed and executed as of this day of October, 1973.
Theresa A. Trout
Frances N. Westhoff, Individually
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
Frances N. Westhoff, Executrix of the
Estate of Edwin J. Westhoff, deceased
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD )
The foregoing Warranty Deed was acknowledged before me
this day of October, 1973, by Theresa A. Trout, Frances N.
Westhoff, individually and Frances N. Westhoff as Executrix of
the Estate of Edwin J. Westhoff, deceased.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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106--Tridell—Brownsto moderately stony sandy loams, 12 to 50 percent
slopes. This map unit is on terrace and mountainside slopes. Elevation
is 6,400 to 7,700 feet. The average annual precipitation is 12 to 14
inches, the average annual air temperature is 42 to 44 degrees F, and the
average frost—free period is 85 to 105 days. The native vegetation is
mainly small conifer trees, woody shrubs, grasses, and forbs.
This unit is 45 percent Tridell and 35 percent Brownsto. The surface
is scattered with 5 to 10 percent stones. The components of this unit are
so intricately intermingled that it was not practical to map them separately
at the scale used.
Included in this unit are small areas of Forelle and Evanston soils in
less sloping areas of clearings. Also included are small areas of basaltic
Rock outcrop and soils that are similar to this Tridell soil but have less
gravel and stones. Included areas make up about 20 percent of the total
acreage.
The Tridell soil is deep and somewhat excessively drained. It formed
in alluvium and colluvium derived dominantly from sandstone and basalt.
Typically, the upper part of the surface layer is grayish brown moderate
stony sandy loam about 2 inches thick. The lower part is grayish brown very
cobbly fine sandy loam 7 inches thick. The upper 5 inches of the underlying
material is very cobbly fine sandy loam. The next layer is cobbly sandy
loam 11 inches thick. The next 12 inches is very stony fine sandy loam.
The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is very stony loamy sand. Hard
basalt is common below 60 inches. The soil is calcareous throughout the
profile. A thin layer of partially decomposed needles, twigs, and leaves is
on the surface in many places.
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Permeability of the Tridell soil is moderately rapid. Available water
capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is
rapid, and the hazard of water erosion is very high.
The Brownsto soil is deep and well drained. It formed in alluvium
derived dominantly from coarse textured calcareous sandstone and basalt.
Typically, the upper part of the surface layer is light brownish gray
moderately stony sandy loam 11 inches thick. The upper 19 inches of the
underlying material is very gravelly sandy loam. The next 12 inches is very
gravelly loamy sand. The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is gravelly
sandy loam. A thin layer of partially decomposed needles, twigs, and leaves
is on the surface in many places.
Permeability of the Brownsto soil is moderate. Available water
capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is
moderately rapid, and the hazard of water erosion is very high.
This unit is used mainly for livestock grazing and wildlife habitat.
It is also used for firewood, posts, Christmas trees, and limited homesite
development.
The potential plant community on the Tridell soil is mainly pinyon pine
and Utah juniper, with an understory of bluebunch wheatgrass, Indian
ricegrass, Wyoming big sagebrush, and muttongrass. The potential plant
community on the Brownsto soil is mainly Wyoming big sagebrush,
needleandthread, Indian ricegrass, western wheatgrass, and scattered pinyon
pine and Utah juniper. Other vegetation commonly present in the potential
plant community on these soils includes bottlebrush 8quirreltail, antelope
bitterbrush, and true mountainmahogany. The average annual production of
native understory vegetation on the Tridell soil is about 300 pounds of
air-dry vegetation per acre. The average annual production of air-dry
vegetation on the Brownsto soil is about 600 pounds per acre.
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If the range condition deteriorates, Wyoming big sagebrush, cheatgrass,
and annual weeds increase. Management practices suitable for use on this
unit are proper grazing use and a planned grazing system. Slope limits
access by livestock and results in overgrazing of the less sloping areas.
Mechanical treatment is not prctical, because the surface is very stony and
the slopes are steep. Selective thinning of the pinyon and juniper improves
the quality of the understory for grazing and provides firewood, posts, and
Christmas trees.
The Tridell soil is suited to limited production of pinyon pine and
Utah juniper. The average annual production is 5 cords per acre. The
average stocking rate is 150 trees per acre. To insure sustained yields and
continued use, the kind of wood production should be considered before using
management practices such as thinning and clearing. Special care is needed
to minimize erosion when thinning and clearing. Thinning generally promotes
the growth of understory grasses and young trees.
Only less sloping areas of this unit are suited to homesite
development. If this unit is used for homesite development, the main
limitations are slope and stones in the soil. Erosion is a hazard in the
steeper areas. Only the part of the site that is used for construction
should be disturbed. Topsoil can be stockpiled and used to reclaim areas
disturbed during construction. Removal of gravel and cobbles in disturbed
areas is needed for best results when landscaping,. particularly in areas
used for lawns. Areas in this unit adjacent to hillsides are occasionally
affected by runoff, which may also be accompanied by movement of rock
debris. Population growth has resulted in increased construction of homes
on this unit.
This map unit is in capability subclass VIIe, nonirrigated. The Tridell
soil is in Pinyon -Juniper Woodland site and the Brownsto soil is in Stony
Foothills range site.
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34--Empedrado loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes. This deep, well drained
soil is on terraces, fans, and upland hills. Included in this unit are small
areas of alluvium and eolian material. Elevation is 6,500 to 9,000 feet.
The average annual precipitation is 15 to 18 inches, the average annual air
temperature is 40 to 44 degrees F, and the average frost -free period is 75 to
95 days.
Typically, the surface layer is brown loam 5 inches thick. The subsoil
is clay loam 35 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or more
is clay loam. The soil is noncalcareous to a depth of 38 inches and
calcareous below that depth.
Included in this unit are small areas of similar soils with darker,
thicker surface layers. Also included are small areas of similar soils with
silt loam and silty clay loam textures. Included areas make up about 20
percent of the total acreage.
Permeability of the Empedrado soil is moderate. Available water capacity
is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is medium,
and the hazard of water erosion is slight.
This unit is used for hayland and cropland.
This unit is well suited to hay and pasture. Grasses and legumes grow
well if adequate fertilizer is used. If properly managed, this unit can
produce 5 tons of irrigated grass hay per acre.
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The potential plant community on this unit is mainly western wheatgrass,
needleandthread, prairie junegrass, mountain big sagebrush, and Douglas
rabbitbrush. Other less numerous plants that characterize this site are
muttongrass, Letterman needlegrass, common snowberry, Utah serviceberry, and
antelope bitterbrush.
The average annual production of air—dry vegetation is
about 1,500 pounds per acre. If the range condition deteriorates, mountain
big sagebrush, Kentucky bluegrass, Douglas rabbitbrush, and annual weeds
increase.
This unit is well suited to alfalfa and small grains crops. It has few
limitations. Maintaining crop residue on or near the surface reduces runoff,
reduces soil blowing, and helps to maintain soil tilth and organic matter
content. If properly managed, this unit can produce 90 bushels of barely per
acre.
This map unit is suited to homesite development. Shrink—swell potential
can be minimized by thoroughly prewetting foundation areas. The limitations
of moderate permability can be overcome by increasing the size of the
absoption field.
This map unit is in capability subclasses IVe, irrigated, and IVe,
nonirrigated. It is in the Deep Loam range site.
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35--Empedrado loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes. This deep, well drained
soil is on terraces, fans, and hills. It formed in alluvium and eolian
materials. Elevation is 6,500 to 9,000 feet. The average annual
precipitation is about 15 to 18 inches, the average annual air temperature
is 40 to 44 degrees F, and the average frost -free season is 75 to 95 days.
Typically, the surface layer is brown loam 5 inches thick. The subsoil
is clay loam about 35 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches
is clay loam. The soil is noncalcareous to a depth of 38 inches and
calcareous below that depth.
Included in this unit are small areas of similar soils with darker,
thicker surface layers. Also included are small areas of similar soils with
silt loam and silty clay loam textures throughout the profiles. Included
areas make up about 20 percent of the total acreage.
Permeability of the Empedrado soil is moderate. Available water
capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is
medius, and the hazard of water erosion is moderate.
This unit is used for hayland and cropland.
This unit is well suited to hay and pasture. Grasses and legumes grow
well if adequate fertilizer is used. If properly managed, this unit can
produce 4 tons of irrigated grass hay per acre.
This unit is well suited to alfalfa and small grain crops. It is
limited mainly by steeper slopes in some areas. Limiting tillage for
seedbed preparation and weed control reduces runoff and erosion. All
tillage should be on the contour or across the slope. If properly managed,
this unit can produce 75 bushels of barley per acre.
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The potential plant community on this unit is mainly western wheatgrass,
needleandthread, prairie junegrass, mountain big sagebrush, and Douglas
rabbitbrush.
Other less numerous plants that characterize this site are muttongrass,
Letterman needlegrass, common snowberry, Utah serviceberry, and antelope
bitterbrush. The average annual production of air-dry vegetation is about
1,500 pounds per acre. If the range condition deteriorates, mountain big
sagebrush, Kentucky bluegrass, Douglas rabbitbrush, and annual weeds
increase. These plants are dominant when the range is in poor condition;
therefore, grazing should be managed so that the desired balance of species
is maintained in the plant community.
This map unit is suited to hamesite development. The main limitations
are shrink -swell potential and slope. Shrink -swell potential can be
minimized by prewetting foundation areas. The steepness of slope is a
concern in installing septic tank absorption fields. Absorption lines
should be installed on the contour.
This map unit is in capability subclass IVe, irrigated, and IVe,
nonirrigated. It is in the Deep Loam range site.
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