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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PETITION FOR EXEMPTION
APPLICANTS: John K. Parrington and Nila I. Parrington
LOCATION: T. 6 S., R. 92 W., 6th P.M.: Sec. 6: Portion of Lots 5 & 6
STREET ADDRESS: 0145 CR 225, Rifle, CO 81650
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Pursuant 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, the undersigned respectfully
petitions the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, to exempt by
Resolution the division of a 41.910 acre tract of land into two tracts of approximately 10 acres
and one tract of approximately 20 acres 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 the following
information:
A. Sketch map at a minimum scale of 1"=200' showing the legal description of the prop-
erty, 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;
Exhibit A: Sketch Plan of the Parrington Exemption #2, including a Boundary
Line Adjustment of Exception Parcel
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;
Exhibit B: Excerpt from the "SILT" USGS Quad, showing the subject property
and vicinity.
C. Copy of the deed showing ownership by the applicant, or a letter from the property
owner(s) if other than the applicant; and
Exhibit C: Parrington Deed
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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Exhibit D: Names and addresses of owners of record of land adjoining and
within 200 feet of proposed exemption AND Mineral Rights Owners
and Lessees
E. Evidence of soil types and characteristics of each type; and
Exhibit E: Excerpts from USDA/SCS Soil Survey of Rifle Area showing subject
property, soil types and characteristics.
F. Proof of legal and adequate source of domestic water for each lot created, method of
sewage disposal, and letter of approval of fire protection plan from appropriate fire district; and
WATER SUPPLY: Exhibit F-1: Application and Permit for existing well on
property showing that there is an existing well within 1/4 mile of the site producing at
least five (5) gallons/minute. Water supply for the new lots will be from new, non-
exempt, wells with a West Divide Water Allotment Contract.
METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL: ISDS for each lot.
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN: Exhibit F-2: Letter from Rifle Fire Protection
District.
G If eonnertion to a cnmmnnity_or municipal water ar sewer system is proposed, a letter
from the gnverning body stating a willingness to serve; and
H. Narrative explaining why exemption is being requested; and
Exemption is requested to create two additional lots for our children. The
Boundary Line Adjustment will increase the size of the existing exception
parcel.
We are requesting that the Plat Notes shown on the Plat of the Parrington
Subdivision Exemption recorded December 7, 1995 as Reception No. 486143
be deemed not to apply to the parcel being added to the Exception Parcel. In
conjunction with this subdivision exemption, we are proposing to convey
1.314 acres to Franklin D. Miller and Eugenia A. Miller via a Boundary Line
Adjustment. The Miller parcel was created in 1894, originally for a school
site. This adjustment will add to the size of the Miller parcel, but will not
create an additional building site. Attached is a draft of the proposed
Boundary Line Adjustment Affidavit.
We are requesting that the standard Plat Notes not apply to the Parent
• Parcel (Parcel No. 1C)
Partington Exemption Application
03/28/02; Page 3 of 6
We are requesting that the Parent Parcel water well be exempted from the
standard testing requirements. This well has long been the domestic water
supply for the residence on the Parent Parcel and its reliability and quality
have been long established. The expense of testing this well is not warranted.
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.
Attached is Exhibit I, a copy of the 1970 deed from Miles and Chamber to Melvin
and Bernice Chambers showing the property as it existed as of 1/1/73. The only
changes since then have been a clarification of the western boundary by a metes and
bounds description and the exemption of Lot 2, Parrington Exemption of 1995.
Therefore this property qualifies for two additional lot splits, making of total of four
lots out of the property as described 1/1/73.
J. A $300.00 fee must be submitted with the application.
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Petitipyfer: John K. Parrington
Petitioner: Nila L. Parringto
Mailing Address:
Attorney for Applicant:
Date:
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0145 CR 225, Rifle, CO 81650 (970-625-0208, work: 625-1470)
John W. Savage, P.C.; P.O. Box 1926, Rifle, CO 81650-1926
(970-625-1470, fax: 625-0803; email: savagejw@rof.net)
Parrington Exemption application
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EXEMPTION APPLICABILITY
The Board of County Commissioners has the discretionary power to exempt a di-
vision of land from the definition of subdivision and, thereby, from the procedure in these
Regulations, provided the Board of County Commissioners determines that such exemp-
tion will not impair or defeat the stated purpose of the Subdivision Regulations nor be
detrimental to the general public welfare. The Board has determined that leases, ease-
ments and other similar interests in Garfield County owned property, land for oil and gas
facilities, and an accessory dwelling unit or two family dwelling that are subject to lease-
hold interest only and complying with the requirements of the Garfield County Zoning
Resolution, are exempt from these regulations.
A. No more than a total of four (4) lots, parcels, interests or dwelling units will be
created from any parcel, as that parcel was described in the records of the Garfield
County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January 1, 1973. In order to qualify for exemp-
tion, the parcel as it existed on January 1, 1973, must have been 35 acres or greater in
size at the time and not a part of a recorded subdivision; however, any parcel to be di-
vided by exemption that is split by a public right-of-way (State or Federal highway,
County road or railroad), preventing joint use of the proposed tracts, and the division oc-
curs along the public right-of-way, such parcels thereby created may, at the discretion of
the Board, not be considered to have been created by exemption with regard to the four
(4) lot, parcel, interest or dwelling unit limitation otherwise applicable. For the purposes
of definition, all tracts of land 35 acres or greater in size, created after January 1, 1973
will count as parcels of land created by exemption since January 1, 1973.
B. All Garfield County zoning requirements will be met; and
C. All lots created will have legal access to a public right-of-way and any neces-
sary access easements have been obtained or are in the process of being obtained; and
D. Provision has been made for an adequate source of water in terms of the legal
and physical quality, quantity and dependability, and a suitable type of sewage disposal
to serve each proposed lot. Proof of a legal supply shall be an approved substitute water
supply plan contract_; augmentationplan; an approved well permit, le<,ally adjudicated
domestic water source or a contract for a permanent legal su. .ly of domestic water to be
hauled from an outside site for a cistern. 'roo of the physical supply from a well for the
public meeting, may be documentation from the Division of Water Resources that dem-
onstrates that there are wells within a'/4 mile of the site producing at least five (5) gal-
lons/minute. Prior to the signing of a plat, all physical water supplies using a well shall
demonstrate the following:
1.) That a four (4) hour pump test be performed on the well to be used;
2.) A well completion report demonstrating the depth of the well, the character-
istics of the aquifer and the static water level;
3.) The results of the four (4) hour pump test indicating the pumping rate in gal-
lons per minute and information showing draw down and recharge
4.) A written opinion of the person conducting the well test that this well should
be adequate to supply water to the number of proposed lots;
Parrington Exemption Application
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5.) An assumption of an average or no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit,
using 100 gallons of water per person, per day;
6.) If the well is to be shared, a legal, well sharing agreement which discusses all
easements and costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the
system and who will be responsible for paying these costs and how assess-
ments will be made for these costs.
7.) The water quality is tested by an approved testing laboratory and meet State
guidelines concerning bacteria and nitrates. For water supplies based on the
use of cistern, the tank shall be a minimum of 1000 gallons.
E. Method of sewage disposal, and a letter of approval of the fire protection plan
from the appropriate fire district; and
F. All State and local environmental health and safety requirements have been
met or are in the process of being met; and
G. Provision has been made for any required road or storm drainage improve-
ments; and
H. Fire protection has been approved by the appropriate fire district; and
I. Any necessary drainage, irrigation or utility easements have been obtained or
are in the process of being obtained; and
J. School fees, taxes and special assessments have been paid.
PROCEDURES
A. A request for exemption shall be submitted to the Board on forms provided by
the Garfield County Planning Department. Two (2) copies of the application, maps and
supplemental information shall be submitted. Additional copies of the application will be
needed when it is set up for a hearing with the BOCC.
B. The Planning Department shall review the exemption request for technical
compliance with all information required by applicable rules and regulations within fif-
teen (15) working days of submittal. The Planning Department may request an extension
of time from the BOCC for such review not to exceed an additional fifteen (15) working
days.
C. Notice by publication, including the name of the applicant, description of the
subject lot, a description of the proposed exemption and nature of the meeting, and the
date, time and place for the hearing shall be given once in a newspaper of general circu-
lation in that portion of the County in which the subject property is located at least thirty
(30) but not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of such meeting, and proof of
publication shall be presented at hearing by the applicant.
D. Notice by mail, containing information as described under item ( C ) above,
shall be mailed to all owners of record as shown in the County Assessor's Office of lots
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within two hundred feet (200') of the subject lot and to all owners of mineral interest in
the subject property at least thirty (30) but not more than sixty (60) days prior to such
meeting time by certified return receipt mail, and receipts shall be presented at the meet-
ing by the applicant. The site shall also be posted such that the notice is clearly and con-
spicuously visible from a public right-of-way, with notice signs provided by the Planning
Department. The posting must take place at least thirty (30) but not more than sixty (60)
days prior to the hearing date and is the sole responsibility of the applicant to post the
notice, and ensure that it remains posted until and during the date of the hearing.
E. At or within fifteen (15) days of the meeting, the Board shall approve, condi-
tionally approve or deny the exemption request. The reasons for denial, or any conditions
of approval, shall be set forth in the minutes of the meeting or in a written Resolution. An
applicant denied exemption should follow the subdivision procedure in these Regula-
tions.
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AFFIDAVIT RE: BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
The undersigned affiants, being of legal age and sworn, state:
1. Franklin D. Miller and Eugenia A. Miller of 0313 County Road 225, Rifle,
Colorado, are the owners of the real property described as:
T. 6 S., R. 92 W., 6th P.M., Sec. 6:
A parcel of land situated in Lot 6, Section 6, Township 6 South, Range 92
West of the 6th P.M., lying Westerly of the Westerly right-of-way fence of
County Road No. 225, and Northerly, Easterly and Southerly of a fence
constructed and in place, said parcel of land is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Westerly right-of-way fence of said County Road
whence a rock corner found in place and properly marked for the West
Quarter Corner of said Section 6 bears: North 42°31'46" West 2290.76 feet;
thence South 00°18'13" West 225.02 feet along said County Road right-of-
way fence; thence North 89°49'15" West 194.83 feet along said Southerly
fence; thence North 00°35'53" West 220.94 feet along said Westerly fence;
thence North 88°59'49" East 198.36 feet along said Northerly fence to a point
on said County Road right-of-way fence, the point of beginning;
consisting of 1.01 acres; aka Parcel No. 2179-063-00-069; aka 0313 County
Road 225, Rifle, Colorado 81650.
2. John K. Parrington and Nila I. Parrington, 0145 CR 225, Rifle, CO 81650, are the
owners of the real property described as:
T. 6 S., R 92 W., 6th P.M.
Sec. 6: See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof;
consisting of 41.910 acres; aka Parcel No. 2179-063-00-067; aka 0145 County
Road 225, Rifle, Colorado 81650.
3. We are desirous of adjusting the boundary lines of these two parcels, pursuant to Sec.
1.64 of the Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado of 1984, to that described as
(parcels are graphically depicted on Parrington No. 2 Exemption Plat,
MILLER (Parcel ID: Lot 3)
LOT 3
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP
6 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID PARCEL
BEING THE EXCEPTION PARCEL AND A PORTION OF LOT 1, AS SHOWN ON THE
FINAL PLAT PARRINGTON SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION, COUNTY OF GARFIELD,
STATE OF COLORADO, SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 6, A CONCRETE NAIL IN
PLACE (WHENCE A BRASS CAP WITNESS CORNER LS NO. 14060 BEARS
N 00°47'52"W 16.37 FEET); THENCE N 00°47'52" W ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH
CENTERLINE OF SECTION SIX, 701.73 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
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and
LOT 1, A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE, 1HE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID CENTERLINE, N 89°58'43" W 247.77 FEET
TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 13501 IN PLACE; THENCE N 89°59'04" W 135.01
FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE
N 00°45'30" W 261.18 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE;
THENCE N 89°00'43" E 382.57 FEET TO POINT ON SAID NORTH -SOUTH
CENTERLINE, A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE S
00°47'52" E ALONG SAID NORTH -SOUTH CENTERLINE 267.91 TO THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 2.324 ACRES, MORE
OR LESS.
PARRLNGTON (Parcel ID: Lot 1C)
T. 6 S., R. 92 W., 6th P.M., Sec. 6:
LOT 1C
A PARCLL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 6
SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID PARCEL
BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 AS SHOWN ON FINAL PLAT PARRINGTON
SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION, COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO, SAID
PARCEL OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT 1'HE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 6, A CONCRETE NAIL IN
PLACE (WHENCE A BRASS CAP WITNESS CORNER LS NO. 14060 BEARS
N 00°47'52" W 16.37 FEET), 1HE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
S 89°01'42" W ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SECTION SIX, 1588.37 FEET TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, A BRASS CAP LS NO. 12770 IN
PLACE; THENCE N 00°33'09" W 136.36 FEET THE A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143
SET IN PLACE; THENCE N 52°06'32" E 313.20 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO.
31143 SET IN PLACE; 'THENCE N 24°44'32" E 251.00 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS
NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE N 13°19'32" E 328.60 FEET TO A REBAR AND
CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE S 74°38'28" E 234.60 FEET TO A REBAR
AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE N 01°34'28" W 219.20 FEET TO A
REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE N 41°36'32" E 265.76 FEET
TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. SET IN PLACE; THENCE S 00°00'00" E 1005.16 FEET
TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE S 89°59'04" E 762.03
FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SECTION 6, A REBAR
AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE S 00°47'52" E 199.81 FEET TO THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 15.968
ACRES, MORE 01 LESS.
4. We hereby represent that no new lots will be created and therefore, Garfield County
will not be required to issue any building permits, other than what it would be required to issue
for the already existing lots.
5. We hereby represent that none of the parcels of property involved in this boundary
line adjustment is part of a previously platted subdivision of record.
6. We hereby represent that the boundary line adjustment made reference to herein will
not cause the loss of access by road or to utilities to any parcel of property involved.
Boundary Line Adjustment Affidavit: Parrington/Miller
6S,92S Sec. 6: SW1/4
3/23/02; Page 3 of 3
7. We hereby represent that a copy of this Affidavit will be recorded with the Garfield
County Clerk and Recorder.
John K. Parrington
Nila I. Parrington
Franklin D. Miller
Eugenia A. Miller
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
STATE OF COLORADO, GARFIELD COUNTY )ss.
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me on
by John K. Parrington and Nila I. Parrington.
My commission expires:
Witness my hand and official seal
Notary Public
STAIL OF COLORADO, GARFIELD COUNTY )ss.
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me on
by Franklin D. Miller and Eugenia A. Miller
My commission expires:
Witness my hand and official seal
Notary Public
AFFIDAVIT RE: BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT TO
PARRINbTON EXEMPTION APPLICATION
03/28/02
EXHIBIT "A"
A tract of land in Lots 5 and 6, Section 6, Township 6 South, Range
92 West of. the 6th P.M. being a portion of that trnct described in
Book 856:at Page 883 ih the office of the Garfield County Clerk and
Recorder and being'more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the South Quarter Corner of said Section 6; thence along
the South line of said Section 6 South 89°11'10" West 1588.37 feet to
the west line of said Lot 6; thence along said west line North
0°23'41" West 136.36 feet; thence North 52°16'00" East 313.20 feet;
thence North 24°54'00" East 2.51.00 feet; thence North i.3"29'00" East
328.60 feet; thence South 74°29'00" East 234.60 feet; thence North
1°25'00" West 219.2.0 feet; thence_ North 41°46'00" East 454.00 feet;
thence North 3°55'00" East 512.97 feet to the southerly bank of the
Cactus Valley Irrigation Ditch; thence along said southerly bank
South 82°29'11" East 118.33 feet; thence South 62°20'58" East 89.82
feet; thence South 66'01'28" East 54.70 feet; thence South 86°47'51"
East 70.39 feet; thence North 86°49'27" East 71.90 feet; thence North
87°49'24" East 192.31 feet to the North and South centerline of said
Section 6; thence along said centerline South 0°38'24" East: i.787.52
feet; to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPTING FROM TIIE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT:
A) A parcel of land described in Book 579 at Page 842 situated in
Lot 6, Section 6, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M.,
lying westerly of the westerly right-of-way of County Road No. 225,
and. Northerly, Easterly and Southerly of a fence constructed and in
place, said parcel of land is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly right-of-way of said County road
whence a rock corner found in place and properly marked for the West
Quarter Corner of said Section 6 bears North 42°31'46" West 2290.'6
feet (field North 42°27'57" West 2291.04 feet); thence South
00°18'13" West 225.02 feet along said County Road right-of-way fence;
thence North 89°49'15" West 194.83 feet along said Southerly fence;
thence North 00°35'53" West 220.94 feet along said Westerly fence;
thence North 80°59'49" East 198.36 feet along said Northerly fence to
a point on said County road right-of-way fence the POINT OF BEGINNING
B) A parcel of land situated in Lot 6, Section 6, Township 6 South,
Range 92 West of the 6th P.M. being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of that Parcel described in Book
579 at Page 842 in the office of the Garfield County Clerk and
Recorder Whence the West Quarter Corner of said Section 6 bears North
35°12'20" West 2343.02 feet thence along the south boundary of said
Parcel South 89°49'15" East 194.83 feet to the westerly right-of-way
of County Road 225; thence along said right-of-way South 00°25'29"
East 443.00 feet; thence North 89°49'36" West 200.00 feet; thence
North 00°14'38" East 443.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
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QUITCLAIM DEED
Grantor(s), Alvin G. Hansen and Linda S. Hansen, whose address is 3290
County Road 210, Rifle, CO 81650, County of Garfield and State of
Colorado1
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for the consideration of ONE DOLLAR AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, in hand
paid, hereby sell(s) and quitclaim(s) to John K. Parrington and Nila L Parrington, whose address is 0145 County
Road 225, Rifle, CO 81650, County of Garfield and State of Colorado, the following real property, in the County
of Garfield and State of Colorado, to wit:
Those parcels described as "Hansen to Parrington" on the Exhibit A-1 and the plat, Exhibit A-2,
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Documentary Fee: None, consideration less than 5500,
with all its appurtenances.
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Signed this \b )
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD)
day --40?
, 2003.
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vin G
Lda S. Hansen
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this / day of L ' C/ &.-`'/ 2003, by
Alvin G. Hansen and Linda S. Hansen.
Witness my hand and official seal. 7
My commission expires: /0/2 2 C
Notary Public
Bookcliff Survey Services, Inc., 136 E. 3'd Street, Rifle, CO 81650
Name and Address of Person Creating Newly Created Legal Description (§38-35-106.5, C.R.S.)
No. 898. Rev. 4-94. QUITCLAIM DEED (Short Form) (Page 1 of 2)
When recorded, please return to:
BEATTIE & CHADWICK
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
932 COOPER AVENUE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81 601
HANSEN TO PARRINGTON
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6,
TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO, SAID PARCEL OF LAND
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 6, A CONCRETE
NAIL IN PLACE (WHENCE A BRASS CAP. WITNESS CORNER LS NO. 14060
BEARS N00°47'52"W 16.37 FEET); THENCE N86°03'45"W A DISTANCE OF
1593.21 FEET TO A POINT IN A FENCE LINE, A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143
SET IN PLACE, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00°33'09"W
ALONG SAID FENCE LINE 189.57 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143
SET IN PLACE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID FENCE LINE S59°37' 18"E
98.27 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID FENCE LINE N72°26' 12"E 171.10 FEET TO A
REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE LEAVING SAID FENCE
LINE S52°06'32"W 311.80 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID
PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 0.396 ACRES, MORE OF LESS.
HANSEN TO PARRINGTON
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6,
TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO, SAID PARCEL OF LAND
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 6, A CONCRETE
NAIL IN PLACE (WHENCE A BRASS CAP WITNESS CORNER LS NO. 14060
BEARS N 00°47'52" W 16.37 FEET); THENCE N26° 17' 15"W A DISTANCE OF
1480.97 FEET TO A POINT IN A FENCE LINE, A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143
SET IN PLACE, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N06°18'03"W
ALONG SAID FENCE LINE 277.78 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143
SET IN PLACE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID FENCE LINE N12°57'34"E
110.78 FEET TO A REBAR AND CAP LS NO. 31143 SET IN PLACE; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID FENCE LINE N11 °04'57"E 72.05 FEET; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID FENCE LINE S85°17'34"E 36.48 FEET; THENCE
LEAVING SAID FENCE LINE S03°45'32"W 434.60 FEET; THENCE S41 °36'32"W
24.20 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL OF LAND
CONTAINING 0.446 ACRES, MORE OF LESS.
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WARRANTY DEED
TIIIS DEED, Made this 12TH day of MARCH , 1993 , between
DUANE GUY SCOTT AND ANNIE J. SCOTT
of the said County of GARFIELD and State of COLORADO
JOHN K. PARRINGTON AND NILA I. PARRINGTON
whose legal address is 3575 COUNTY ROAD 214,
SILT, CO 81652
of the said County of GARFIELD and State of COLORADO
, grantor, and
, grantees:
BOi'.K 856:'�: f S2
3ARFIELD
State Doc, Fes
DOC FEE $12.60
WITNESS, that the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of good and valuable
consideration and ten DOLLARS, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these prascuts does grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, unto the
grantees, their heirs and assigns forever, not in tenancy in common but in joint tenancy, all the real property, together with improvements,
if any, situate, lying and being in the said County of CARFIELD and State of Colorado described as follows:
SEE EXHIBIT "A"
as known by street and number as: COUNTY ROAD 225, RIFLE, CO 81650
TOCETIIFR 'web all and si,tular the !:=reditatncnts and a:Tortenenxs thereto b.:longiag, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion
and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all the estate. right, title, interest, claim and demand what-
soever of the grantor, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargainedpremises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances.
TO IIAVE AND TO IIOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the grantees, their heirs and
assigns forever. And the grantor, for himself, his heirs, and personal representatives, does covenant, grant, bargain, and agree to and with
the grantees, their heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, he is well seized of the premises above
conveyed, has good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has good right, full power and
lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form as aforesaid, and that the same are Gee and clear from all
former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or nature soever, except
easements, restrictions, reservations and rights of way of record, or situate
and in use, and real property taxes for the year 1993, not yet due or payable.
Grantors herein hereby reserve any and all oil, gas and other mineral rights.
The grantor shall and will WARRANTY AND FOREVER DEFEND the above -bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession
of the grantees, their heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof. The singular
number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders.
SIN WITNESS WIIEREOF, the grantor has executed this deed on the date set forth above.
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DUANE GUY SCOTT I ANNIE J. SCOTT)
State of COLORADO )
ss.
County of GARFIELD )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 12Ttt day of MARCH
by DUANE GUY SCOTT AND ANNIE J. SCOTT
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Witness my hand and official seal.
PARRINGTON
SUBDIV. EXEMPTION
OWNERSHIP DEED
EXHIBIT C
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SCHEDULE A
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
ORDER NO: 93020961
Pm( 856:.,,.;,:5:3
All that portion of Lots 5 and 6, Section 6, Township 6 South,
Range 92 West of the 6th P.H. described as follows:
Beginning at the South Quarter Corner of said Section 6, said
corner being the SW corner of the SW1/4SE1/4, Section 6;
thence West to the West line of said Lot 6;
thence North along the West line of said Lot 6 to a point whence the West
Quarter Corner of said Section 6 bears North 2503.2 feet;
thence N. 52 degrees 16' E. 313.2 feet;
thence N. 24 degrees 54' E. 251.0 feet;
thence N. 13 degrees 29' E. 328.6 feet;
thence S. 74 degrees 29' E. 234.6 feet;
thence N. 01 degrees 25' W. 219.2 feet;
thence N. 41 degrees 46' E. 454.0 feet;
thence N. 03 degrees 55' E. 460.2 feet to the Cactus Valley Irrigation Ditch;
thence Southeasterly along the Southerly side of said Cactus Valley
Irrigation Ditch to the North and South center line of said
Section 6;
thence South along said center Line to the point of beginning.
EXCEPTING FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
A) That parcel of property described in Deed from The Antlers land and Town
Company to School District Number 13, Garfield County, Colorado recorded
in Book 32 at Page 166 as Reception No. 17215 as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North side of the Town of Antlers, in Section
6, Township 6 South, Range 92 West, whence Northwest corner of Block 2 of
said town bears: S. 42 degrees 55' E. 109.7 feet;
thence N. 208.7 feet;
thence S. 208.7 feet;
thence E. 208.7 feet to the place of beginning.
8) That parcel of property described in Deed from the Antlers Land and Town
Company to the Board of County Commissioners, Garfield County, Colorado
recorded in Book 38 at Page 226 as Reception No. 18023, as follows:
All that parcel of land commencing at a point in the old road from which
the corner of Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 92 West bears:
S. 58 degrees 06' W. 100 9 feet variation 14 degrees 30' E.;
thence N. 39 degrees 48' W. 30 feet;
thence S. 50 degrees 12' W. 398.66 feet;
thence S. 04 degrees 26' W. 764.9 feet;
thence S. 76 degrees 39' W. 194.13 feet;
thence S. 13 degrees 12' E. 60 feet;
thence N. 76 degrees 39' E. 237.87 feet;
thence N. 04 degrees 26' E. 783.11 feet;
thence N. 50 degrees 12' E. 373.34 feet;
thence N. 39 degrees 48' W 30 feet to the place of beginning, situated in
Sections 6 and 7, Township 6 South, Range 92 West and Sections 1 and 12,
Township 6 South, Range 93 West.
COUNTY OF CARFIELD
STATE OF COLORADO
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PARRINGTON SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION, PART II
EXHIBIT D: ADJACENT OWNERS WITHIN 200' & MINERAL OWNERS
Parcel No. 2179-072-00-637
Zane R. and Sally Carter
30239 Highway 6
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-072-00-638
Dennis L. Chambers
Post Office Box 411
New Castle, CO 81647
Parcel No. 2177-014-00-011
The Jesse Lee Estes Family Trust
29979 Highway 6
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-063-00-569
Frank L. and Rosemary E. Fraser
Post Office Box 547
New Castle, CO 81647
Parcel No. 2179-063-00-068
Alvin G. and Linda S. Hansen
3290 County Road 210
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2177-014-00-436
Donald Alan and Carol M. Lloyd
2898 County Road 210
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-063-00-069
Franklin D. and Eugenia M. Miller
0313 County Road 225
Rifle, CO 81650
^..RRINGTON SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION, PART II APPLICATION
1/02/02; Page 2 of 3
Parcel No. 2179-063-00-558
William Paul and LaVonne M. Snyder
0217 County Road 225
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-064-00-486
Bruce Dean and Sheila Rae Mugford
0512 County Road 225
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-064-00-071
Robert Keith Murr
601 21st Street, Apt. 20A
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Parcel No. 2179-064-00-481
Kevin P. and Kathy A. Runia
0508 County Road 225
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-072-00-494
Michael T. and Valerie A. Spychala
0141 County Road 225
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-063-00-583
Allen R. Thabit
Post Office Box 1391
Rifle, CO 81650
Parcel No. 2179-072-00-495
Carl W. Tuttle, Jr.
0135 County Road 225
Rifle, CO 81650
MINERAL OWNERS:
Melvin and Bernice Chambers
Address Unknown
Arthur G. and Fay L. Scott
Post Office Box 203
Granby, CO 80446
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Soil
Conservation
Service
In Cooperation with the
Colorado Agricultural
Experiment Station
Soil Survey of
Rifle Area,
Colorado
Parts of Garfield
and Mesa Counties
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Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Detra soils and Rock outcrop. These areas make up
about 5 to 10 percent of the map unit.
Permeability is moderately slow, and available water
capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches
or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
hazard is moderate.
This soil is used mainly for wildlife habitat and limited
grazing.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly Gambel
oak, serviceberry, elk sedge, and bromes.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and woody
shrubs increase. When the range is in poor condition,
Kentucky bluegrass, undesirable weeds, and annual
plants are abundant. Properly managing grazing main-
tains and improves range condition.
Mule deer, elk, cottontail rabbit, wild turkey, and blue
grouse find habitat on this soil.
Community development and sanitary facilities are lim-
ited by steep slopes and low strength.
This soil is in capability subclass Vile, nonirrigated.
2—Arle-Ansari-Rock outcrop complex, 12 to 65
percent slopes. This complex consists of strongly slop-
ing to steep soils and Rock outcrop on mountainsides
and sloping alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to
7,500 feet. The soils formed in alluvium derived from
red -bed shale and sandstone. The average annual pre-
cipitation is about 16 inches, the average annual air
temperature is about 42 degrees F, and the average
frost -free period is about 100 days.
The Arle soii makes up about 45 percent of the com-
plex, the Ansari soil makes up about 35 percent, and
Rock outcrop makes up about 20 percent.
The Arie soil is moderately deep and well drained.
Typically, the surface layer is reddish brown very stony
loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil and substratum
are reddish brown very stony loam about 22 inches thick.
Soft reddish brown sandstone and shale are at a depth
of 32 inches.
Permeability of the Arle soil is moderate, and available
water capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is about 20
to 40 inches. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
hazard is severe.
The Ansari soil is shallow and well drained. Typically,
the surface layer is reddish brown loam about 10 inches
thick. The substratum is reddish brown stony loam. Bed-
rock is hard, reddish brown sandstone.
Permeability of the Ansari soil is moderate, and availa-
ble water capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is about
10 to 20 inches. Surface runoff is rapid, and the erosion
hazard is severe.
Rock outcrop is mainly red sandstone.
This complex is used mainly for grazing and wildlife
habitat.
The native vegetation on the Arle soil is mainly wheat -
grass, Indian ricegrass, mountainmahogany, and sage -
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brush. The native vegetation on the Ansari soil is mainly
Indian ricegrass, wheatgrass, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion.
Mule deer, rabbit, and grouse find habitat on these
soils.
Use of this complex for community development or as
a source of construction material is limited mainly by
depth to rock, steep slopes, thin layers of borrow materi-
al, and large stones. Special design can overcome these
limitations. Drainage and structures to control runoff from
snowmelt reduce erosion around construction sites and
roads.
This complex is in capability subclass VI le, nonirrigat-
ed.
3—Arvada loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes. This deep,
well drained, sloping soil is on fans and high terraces
(fig. 4). Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. This
soil formed in highly saline alluvium derived from sand-
stone and shale. The average annual precipitation is
about 12 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 48 degrees F, and the average frost -free period is
about 120 days.
Typically, the surface layer is strongly alkaline or very
strongly alkaline, pale brown loam about 3 inches thick.
The subsoil is brown silty clay loam about 14 inches
thick. The substratum is light brown or brown silty clay
loam to a depth of 60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Limon, Kim, Heldt, and Wann soils. Also included are
some soils that are high in silt.
Permeability is very slow, and available water capacity
is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Organic matter content of the surface layer is low.
Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is
moderate.
This soil is used mainly for wildlife habitat, limited
grazing, and some irrigated farming.
Irrigated crops produce very poorly because the soil
takes water in very slowly and is droughty. Leaching is
needed to remove excess salts if this soil is to be irrigat-
ed. Soil amendments containing sulphur are helpful in
leaching the salt.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly saitgrass,
alkali sacaton, and greasewood.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. Property managing grazing maintains and im-
proves range condition. Seeding improves range in poor
condition. Western wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, and tall
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. Preparing
seedbed and drilling the seed are good practices. Irrigat-
ing new seedings is necessary for successful establish-
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ment. Reducing brush improves the range if the grass
understory is adequate.
Cottontail rabbit and pheasant find shelter on this soil
if they can obtain food in surrounding areas.
Use of this soil for sanitary facilities, for community
development, and as a source of construction material is
limited by the high shrink -swell potential, slow permeabil-
ity, clayey textures, and salinity.
This soil is in capability subclass VIIs, irrigated and
nonirrigated.
4—Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes. This deep,
well drained, sloping soil is on fans and high terraces.
Elevation ranges from 5,100 to 6,200 feet. This soil
formed in highly saline alluvium derived from sandstone
and shale. The average annual precipitation is about 12
inches, average annual air temperature is about 48 de-
grees F, and the average frost -free period is about 120
days.
Typically, the surface layer is moderately alkaline, pale
brown loam about 3 inches thick. The subsoil is brown
silty clay loam about 14 inches thick. The substratum is
light brown or brown silty clay loam to a depth of 60
inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
"'non, Kim, and Heldt soils.
Permeability is very slow, and available water capacity
is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Organic matter content of the surface layer is low. Sur-
face runoff is moderately rapid, and the erosion hazard is
severe.
This soil is used mainly for wildlife habitat and limited
grazing.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly sagebrush,
greasewood, and wheatgrass.
When range condition deteriorates, grasses decrease
and weedy forbs, cheatgrass, big sagebrush, and
greasewood increase. Properly managing grazing main-
tains and improves range condition. Seeding improves
range in poor condition. Western wheatgrass and tall
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. Preparing a
seedbed and drilling the seed are good practices. Irrigat-
ing new seedings is necessary for successful establish-
ment. Brush should not be reduced because grass pro-
duction is low and some desirable native shrubs could
be destroyed.
Cottontail and pheasants find shelter on this soil if
they can obtain food in surrounding areas.
Use of this soil for sanitary facilities and as a source of
construction material is limited by the large amounts of
clay and salts. This soil is corrosive to steel and con-
crete. Community development is limited by high shrink -
well potential, salinity, and steep slopes.
This soil is in capability subclass Vlls, nonirrigated.
5—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes.
This deep, well drained, nearly level to gently sloping soil
is on mesas, alluvial fans, and terraces. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. The soil formed in alluvium
derived from sandstone and shale. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air
temperature is about 48 degrees F, and the average
frost -free period is about 120 days.
Typically, the surface layer is brown fine sandy loam
about 5 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yellowish
brown sandy clay loam about 30 inches thick. The sub-
stratum is very pale brown sandy clay loam to a depth of
60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Olney and Potts soils that have slopes of 1 to 6 percent.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches. Sur-
face runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is moderate.
This soil is used mainly for irrigated crops, hay, and
pasture. Some areas are used for grazing and wildlife
habitat.
This soil is irrigated mainly by corrugations. Sprinklers
are also suitable. This soil erodes easily. Such practices
as minimum tillage, grassed waterways, and tail water
control reduce the danger of excessive erosion. Drop
structures in irrigation ditches control water and prevent
excessive ditch erosion.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly need-
leandthread, wheatgrasses, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Reducing brush also improves the range. Seeding
improves range in poor condition. Pubescent wheat -
grass, western wheatgrass, and big bluegrass are suit-
able for seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling the
seed are good practices.
This soil has potential as habitat for pheasant, cotton-
tail rabbit, mourning dove, and squirrel. These animals
mostly obtain food and shelter in areas of crops and hay.
This soil has few limitations for community develop-
ment. Low strength and frost action affect structures and
roads. Community sewage systems will be needed if the
population density increases.
This soil is in capability subclasses IIle, irrigated, and
IVe, nonirrigated.
6—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent
slopes. This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to
rolling soil is on mesas, terraces, sides of valleys, and
alluvial fans. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet.
The soil formed in alluvium derived from sandstone and
shale. The average annual precipitation is about 14
inches, the average annual air temperature is about 48
degrees F, and the average frost -free period is about
120 days.
Typically, the surface layer is brown fine sandy loam
about 5 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yellowish
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included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Arvada and lldefonso soils. The Arvada soils are moder-
ately sloping, and the Ildefonso soils are steeper. These
areas make up 10 to 15 percent of the map unit.
Permeability is moderately rapid, and available water
capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is severe.
This soil is used mainly for grazing and wildlife habitat.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Reducing brush improves range, but desirable
shrubs should not be destroyed.
Mule deer, cottontail rabbit, chukar, and squirrel find
habitat on this soil.
Community development is limited by steep slopes.
Community sewage facilities will be needed if population
density increases.
This soil is in capability subclass Vile, nonirrigated.
48—Northwater loam, 15 to 65 percent slopes. This
Jeep, well drained, hilly to very steep soil is on moun-
tainsides. Elevation ranges from 7,600 to 8,400 feet. This
soil formed in residuum from sedimentary rocks. The
average annual precipitation is about 20 inches, the
average air temperature is about 40 degrees F, and The
average frost -free period is less than 75 days.
Typically, the upper part of the surface laver is brown
;cam about 10 inches thick. In most places 2 inches of
organic material is on the surface. The lower part of the
surface layer is dark grayish brown :oam about 15 inches
thick. The subsoil is light brown very charmer/ clay loam
about 25 inches thick. Fractured sandstone is at a depth
of 50 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Parachute, Rhone, and Irigui soils. The Rhone soils are
on the north -facing side slopes, and the Parachute and
Irigui soils are near ridge crests. These areas make up
10 to 15 percent of the map unit.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
s moderate. Effective rooting depth is 40 to 60 inches.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is slight.
This soil is used mainly for limited grazing, wildlife
habitat, and recreation.
The native vegetation is aspen and an understory
mostly of mountain brome, elk sedge, slender wheat -
grass, aspen peavine, aspen fleabane, snowberry, servi-
oeberry, and chokecherry.
When the understory vegetation deteriorates, forbs,
snrubs, and Kentucky bluegrass increase.
This soil is suited to production of quaking aspen. It
can produce 4,050 cubic feet of wood or 5,800 board
eet of timber per acre from a fully stocked, even -aged
stand of 80 -year-old trees. At the present there is no
commercial harvest of aspen. Steep slopes affect har-
vesting, and special attention is needed to reduce soil
loss during harvest.
Elk, mule deer, coyote, and grouse find habitat on this
soil.
Use of this soil for community development, for sani-
tary facilities, and as a source of construction material is
limited by slope and depth to rock.
This soil is in capability subclass Vile, nonirrigated.
49—Olney loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This deep,
well drained, nearly level soil is on alluvial fans and sides
of valleys.. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 feet.
This soil formed in alluvium derived from sandstone and
shale. The average annual precipitation is abcut 14
inches, the average annual air temperature is about 48
degrees F, and the average frost -free period is about
125 days.
Typically, the surface layer is grayisn brown loam
about 12 inches thick. The subsoil is grayish brown and
light gray sandy clay loam about Inches thick. The
substratum is light gray gravelly sandy •.:.ay loam cr very
gravelly sandy loam to a depth of 60 bcnes.
Included with his soil in mapping are small areas of
veldt, Potts, and Kim soils that have slopes of 2 to 3
percent. These areas make uc : to 15 percent of the
map unit.
?ermeabiiity is moderate, ar17. available water cacacIiy
is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 80 incres cr
more. Surface runoff is slow. and the erosion hazard is
slight.
This soil is mainly used for irrigated crops arc hay.
Alfalfa, small grains, corn for silage, and grass cr grass -
legume mixtures are grown. Smail acreages are infruits,
including apples, peaches, and apricots.
This soil is irrigated by furrows and flooding. Spnnkiers
are also suitable. Crop structures in irrigation :itches
help to control water and prevent excessive ditch ero-
sion.
The native vegetation on this soil .Nas mainly .heat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
'ncrease. -When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous.
Cottontail rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and some mule
deer find habitat on this soil.
Community development and recreation are limited by
low strength.
This soil is in capability subclass Ille, irrigated.
50—Olney loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes. This deep.
well drained, gently sloping soil is on alluvial fans and
sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 :c 3.500
feet. This soil formed in alluvium derived from sarestone
and shale. The average annual precipitation is accut 14
Inches, the average annual air temperature is acout 48
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Iligrees F, and the average frost -free period is about
125 days.
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown loam
about 12 inches thick. The subsoil is grayish brown and
light gray sandy clay loam about 21 inches thick. The
substratum is light gray gravelly sandy clay loam or very
gravelly sandy loam to a depth of 60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Heidt, Potts, and Kim soils that have slopes of 3 to 6
percent. These areas make up 5 to 15 percent of the
map unit.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
moderate.
This soil is used mainly for irrigated crops and hay.
Alfalfa, small grains, corn for silage, and grass or grass -
legume mixtures are grown. Small acreages are in fruits,
including apples, peaches, and apricots. Isolated areas
are used for grazing.
This soil is irrigated by furrows and flooding. Sprinklers
are also suitable. Drop structures in irrigation ditches
help to control water and prevent excessive ditch ero-
sion.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
rease. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
e weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Reducing brush improves deteriorated range. Seed-
ing improves range in poor condition. Crested wheat -
grass, western wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye are suit-
able for seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling the
seed are good practices.
Cottontail rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and some mule
deer find habitat on this soil.
Community development and recreation are limited by
low strength.
This soil is in capability subclasses Ille, irrigated, and
IVe, nonirrigated.
51—Olney loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes. This deep,
well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on allu-
vial fans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from
5,000 to 6,500 feet. This soil formed in alluvium derived
from sandstone and shale. The average annual precipita-
tion is about 14 inches, the average annual air tempera-
ture is about 48 degrees F, and the frost -free period is
about 125 days.
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown loam
about 12 inches thick. The subsoil is grayish brown and
light gray sandy clay loam about 21 inches thick. The
substratum is light gray gravelly sandy clay loam and
very gravelly sandy loam to a depth of 60 inches.
cluded with this soil in mapping are small areas of
dt, Potts, and Kim soils that have slopes of 6 to 12
percent. These areas make up 5 to 15 percent of the
map unit.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard
is moderate.
This soil is used mainly for irrigated hay, fruits, and
grazing. Grass -legume mixtures and apples, peaches,
and apricots are grown.
This soil is irrigated by furrows and flooding. Sprinklers
are also suitable. Drop structures in irrigation ditches
help to control water and prevent excessive ditch ero-
sion. Keeping a grass or legume cover on this soil at
least three-fourths of the time controls erosion.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Reducing brush improves the range. Seeding im-
proves range in poor condition. Crested wheatgrass,
western wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye are suitable for
seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling the seed are
good practices.
Cottontail rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, and some mule
deer find habitat on this soil.
Community development and recreation are limited by
steep slopes and low strength.
This soil is in capability subclass IVe, irrigated and
nonirrigated.
52—Parachute loam, 25 to 65 percent slopes. This
moderately deep, well drained, hilly to very steep soil is
on north- and east -facing mountainsides. Elevation
ranges from 7,500 to 8,700 feet. This soil formed in
residuum from sandstone. The average annual precipita-
tion is 20 inches, the average annual air temperature is
about 40 degrees F, and the average frost -free period is
less than 75 days.
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown loam
about 5 inches. thick. The upper part of the subsoil is
very dark grayish brown and brown loam about 13
inches thick, and the lower part is light yellowish brown
extremely channery loam about 11 inches thick. Hard,
fractured sandstone bedrock is at a depth of 29 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Rhone and Irigul soils. The Rhone soils are in concave
positions. These areas make up 10 to 15 percent of the
map unit. Irigul soils are on ridge crests.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
is low. Effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Surface
runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate.
This soil is used mainly for wildlife habitat and limited
grazing.
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•55—Potts loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes. This deep,
ell drained, moderately sloping soil is on mesas, bench-
es, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000 to
7,000 feet. This soil formed in alluvium derived from
sandstone, shale, or basalt. The average annual precipi-
tation is about 14 inches, the average annual air tem-
perature is about 46 degrees F, and the average frost -
free period is about 120 days.
Typically, the surface layer is brown loam about 4
inches thick. The subsoil is reddish brown clay loam
about 24 inches thick. The substratum is pinkish white
loam to a depth of 60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Olney, Kim, and Ildefonso soils that have slopes of 3 to
6 percent. These areas make up 10 to 15 percent of the
map unit.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is moder-
ate.
This soil is used mainly for irrigated crops and hay and
for dryland farming (fig. 10). Alfalfa, small grains, and
grass -legume hay are grown. Small areas are used for
grazing.
These soils are usually irrigated by flooding. Drop
structures in irrigation ditches, grassed waterways, and
minimum tillage prevent serious erosion. Irrigation water
should be carefully managed to avoid piping and erosion.
jover crops or stubble mulching also help to limit ero-
on in dryfarmed areas.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Reducing brush improves the range. Seeding im-
proves range in poor condition. Crested wheatgrass,
western wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye are suitabie for
seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling the seed are
good practices.
Pheasant, mourning dove, cottontail rabbit, some mule
deer, and squirrel find habitat on this soil.
Community development and recreation are limited by
low strength and the shrink -swell potential. Dwellings
and roads can be designed to overcome these limita-
tions. Community sewage systems will be needed if the
population density increases.
This soil is in capability subclasses Ille, irrigated, and
IVe, nonirrigated.
56—Potts loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes. This deep,
well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil is on
mesas, benches, and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 7,000 feet. This soil formed in alluvium
derived from sandstone, shale, or basalt. The average
ainual precipitation is about 14 inches, the average
annual . air temperature is about 46 degrees F, and the
average frost -free period is about 120 days.
Typically, the surface layer is brown loam about 4
inches thick. The subsoil is reddish brown clay loam
about 24 inches thick. The substratum is pinkish white
loam to a depth of 60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Kim, Olney, and Ildefonso soils that have slopes of 6 to
12 percent. These areas make up 10 to 15 percent of
the map unit.
Permeability is moderate, and available water capacity
is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is
severe.
This soil is used mainly for grazing, wildlife habitat, and
some dryland farming (fig. 10). Wheat, barley, and oats
are grown.
Minimum contour tillage and stubble mulching help to
prevent excessive erosion.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing improves and maintains range condi-
tion. Reducing brush improves range. Seeding improves
range in poor condition. Crested wheatgrass, western
wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye are suitable for seed-
ing. Preparing a seedbed and drilling the seed are good
practices.
Community development and recreation are limited by
low strength, shrink -swell potential, and slope. Dwellings
and roads can be designed to overcome these limita-
tions. Community sewage systems will be needed if the
population density increases.
This soil is in capability subclass IVe, irrigated and
nonirrigated.
57—Potts-lldefonso complex, 3 to 12 percent
slopes. These gently sloping to rolling soils are on
mesas and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from 5,000
to 6,500 feet. The Potts soil formed in alluvium derived
from sandstone, shale, or basalt. The Ildefonso soil
formed in very strongly calcareous, basaltic alluvium and
small amounts- of eolian material. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air
temperature is about 46 degrees F, and the average
frost -free period is about 120 days.
The Potts soil makes up about 60 percent of the map
unit, and the Ildefonso soils makes up about 30 percent.
The Potts soil is on slightly concave positions, and the
Ildefonso soil is on the breaks of steeper slopes.
The Potts soil is deep and well drained. Typically, the
surface layer is brown loam about 4 inches thick. The
subsoil is reddish brown clay loam about 24 inches thick.
The substratum is pinkish white loam that extends to a
depth of 60 inches.
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,4rie series
The Arle series consists of moderately deep, well
drained soils that formed in residuum from red shale and
sandstone. Arle soils are on ridges and hills in the up-
lands. Slopes are 12 to 65 percent. The average annual
precipitation is about 18 inches, and the average annual
air temperature is about 43 degrees F.
Arle soils are similar to Tridell soils. Tridell soils con-
tain a calcic horizon and are calcareous throughout the
profile.
Typical pedon of Arte very stony loam, 12 to 65 per-
cent slopes, about 2,450 feet north and 400 feet east of
the southwest corner, section 24, T. 6 S., R. 88 W.:
A1-0 to 10 inches; reddish brown (5YR 4/3) very stony
loam, dark reddish brown (5YR 3/3) moist; moder-
ate medium granular structure; soft, very friable; 40
percent flagstones; mildly alkaline; gradual smooth
boundary.
32-10 to 19 inches; reddish brown (5YR 4/4) very
stony loam, reddish brown (5YR 3/4) moist; moder-
ate medium subangular blocky structure parting to
moderate medium granular; slightly hard, very fri-
able; 40 percent flagstones; slightly calcareous;
moderately alkaline; dear wavy boundary.
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to 32 inches; reddish brown (5YR 5/4) very
stony loam, reddish brown (5YR 4/4) moist; mas-
sive; hard, very friable; 60 percent flagstones; visible
accumulations of secondary calcium carbonate as
small lime concretions and as coatings on under-
sides of coarse fragments; strongly calcareous;
moderateiy alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
Cr -32 to 60 inches; soft reddish brown sandstone and
shale.
The mollic epipeden ranges from 7 to 15 inches in
thickness. Depth to the paraiithic contact ranges from 20
to 40 inches. In places this soil is leached to a depth of
7 to 15 inches. Coarse fragments make up 35 to 80
percent, by volume, of the soil.
The A horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 5YR, value of 4 or
5 dry and 2 or 3 moist, and chroma of 3 to 6. The 3
horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 5YR, value of a to 6 dry
and 3 to 5 moist, and chroma of 3 to 6. The 0 Horizon
has hue of 5YR to 10R.
Arvada series
The Arvada series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from shale. Arvadas soil
are on benches, terraces, and outwash fans. Slopes are
1 to 20 percent. The average annual precipitation is 12
nches, and the average annual air temperature is 48
Irees
F.
ada soils are similar to Heldt and Potts soils. Held'
soils do not have a natric horizon or an argillic horizon.
Potts soils are less than 35 percent clay in the control
section and do not have a natric horizon.
Typical pedon of Arvada loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes,
about 2,640 feet south and 200 feet east of the north-
west corner of section 34, T. 7 S., R. 96 W.:
A2-0 to 3 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) loam, brown
(10YR 5/3) moist; moderate medium platy structure
parting to weak fine granular; soft, friable, calcare-
ous; strongly alkaline; abrupt smooth boundary.
B21t-3 to 7 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) silty clay loam,
dark brown (7.5YR 4/2) moist; weak coarse colum-
nar structure parting to moderate medium subangu-
lar blocky; hard, firm, slightly sticky and slightly plas-
tic; thin patchy clay films on peds; calcareous;
strongly alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
B22t-7 to 17 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) silty clay loam,
dark brown (7.5YR 4/2) moist; moderate medium
subangular blocky structure; hard, firm, sticky and
plastic; thin, nearly continuous clay films on peds; 15
percent white (10YR 8/2) salt accumulations; calcar-
eous; strongly alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
Ccasa-17 to 40 inches; light brown (7.5YR 6/4) silty
clay loam, dark brown (7.5YR 4/2) moist; massive;
very hard, firm, sticky and plastic; calcium carbonate
accumulations as seams and mycelia; some gypsum
crystals cn peds; 30 percent white (10YR 8/2) salt
accumulations; calcareous; strongly alkaline; gradual
smooth boundary.
0-40 to 60 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/3) silty clay loam,
dark brown (7.5YR 4/2) moist; few Pine yellowish
brown mottles (10YR 5/8); massive; very hard, firm,
siigntly sticky and slightly plastic; 15 percent white
(10YR 8/2) salt accumulations; calcareous; moder-
ately alkaline.
The solum ranges from 15 to 25 inches in thickness.
Depth to caicareous materiai ranges from 0 to 8 inches.
A thin Al horizon is present in some pedons. The light
coiored, platy A2 horizon is absent in some pedons.
The A horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 10YR, value of 5 or
6 dry and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The A
horizon ranges from moderately alkaline to ver/ strongiy
alkaline. The 8 horizon has hue of 10YR or 7.5YR, value
of 5 or 6 dry and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The
0 horizon has hue of 10YR or 7.5YR, value of 5 to 7 dry
and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4.
Ascalon series
The Ascalon series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from sandstone and
shale. Ascalon soils are on alluvial fans and sloping
mesas. Slopes are 1 to 12 percent. The average annual
precipitation is about 15 inches, and the average annual
air temperature is about 48 degrees F.
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Typical pedon of Nihill channery loam, 6 to 25 percent
slopes, about 1,200 feet south of the northwest corner of
section 21, T. 6 S., R. 96 W.:
A1-0 to 4 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) channery loam,
grayish brown (10YR 5/2) moist; weak medium
granular structure; soft, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; 20 percent channery fragments; cal-
careous; moderately alkaline; clear smooth bound-
ary.
AC -4 to 11 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/2) chan-
nery loam, brown (10YR 5/3) moist; moderate
medium granular structure; slightly hard, friable,
sticky and plastic; 30 percent channery fragments;
calcareous; moderately alkaline; gradual smooth
boundary.
C1 ca -11 to 18 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3) very
channery loam, brown (10YR 5/3) moist; massive;
slightly hard, friable; 40 percent channery fragments;
common visible calcium carbonate nodules and oc-
casionally scattered gypsum crystals in lower part of
horizon; moderately alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
C2ca-18 to 60 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3)
stratified extremely channery sandy loam and loam,
pale brown (10YR 6/3) moist; massive; slightly hard,
friable; 75 percent channery fragments; calcareous;
moderately alkaline.
Channery fragments cover 20 to 50 percent of the
surface. Most coarse fragments in the C1 ca and C2ca
horizons have thin coatings of calcium carbonate on the
underside and are fragments of sandstone less than 3
inches long and 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches thick; they make up
more than 35 percent of the profile. Reaction is mildly
alkaline to moderately alkaline throughout.
The A and C horizons have hue of 2.5Y to 7.5YR,
value of 5 to 7 dry and 4 to 6 moist, and chroma of 2 to
4 dry and moist.
Northwater series
The Northwater series consists of deep, well drained
soils formed in residuum from sedimentary rock. North -
water soils are on mountainsides. Slopes are 15 to 65
percent. The average annual precipitation is about 20
inches, and the average annual air temperature is about
40 degrees F.
Northwater soils are similar to Rhone soils. Rhone
soils do not have a skeletal control section.
Typical pedon of Northwater loam, 15 to 65 percent
slopes, about 1,000 feet east and 75 feet north of the
southwest corner of section 12, T. 5 S., R. 96 W.:
02-2 inches to 0; organic material.
A11-0 to 10 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam, very dark
grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist; moderate fine
granular structure; soft, very friable, slightly sticky
and slightly plastic; many fine and very fine roots;
neutral; clear smooth boundary.
Al2-10 to 25 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)
loam, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) moist; moderate
fine granular structure; slightly hard, very friable,
slightly sticky and slightly plastic; many fine and very
fine roots; 10 percent fragments which are mainly
less than 1 inch in diameter; clear wavy boundary.
B2t-25 to 50 inches; light brown (7.5YR 6/4) very chan-
nery clay loam, dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) moist; mod-
erate medium subangular blocky structure that parts
to moderate fine subangular blocky; hard, friable,
sticky and plastic; common medium and large roots;
common thin clay films and organic coats on peds
and along root channels; 50 percent channery frag-
ments, mostly 3/4 inch to 3 inches long; neutral;
clear wavy boundary.
R-50 inches; fractured sandstone.
Depth to bedrock is more than 40 inches but generally
is less than 60 inches. The mollic epipedon ranges from
20 to 35 inches in thickness. Depth to the top of the
argillic horizon is 24 inches or more. Reaction is slightly
acid to mildly alkaline throughout.
The A horizon has hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y, value of 4 or
5 dry and 2 or 3 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. Content of
rock fragments is generally less than 15 percent. The B
horizon has hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y, value of 6 or 7 dry
and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 3 or 4. Content of rock
fragments, which are mostly thin and flat and mainly 3/4
to 3 inches long, ranges from 35 to 65 percent. The C
horizon, where present, has hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y and
contains as much as 85 percent rock fragments.
Olney series
The Olney series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from sandstone and
shale. Olney soils are on nearly level alluvial fans and
valley sides. Slopes are 1 to 12 percent. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, and the average
annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F.
Olney soils are similar to Potts soils. Potts soils are
less than 35 percent fine and coarser sand in the control
section.
Typical pedon of Olney loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes,
about 1,400 feet north and 100 feet west of the south-
east corner of section 6, T. 6 S., R. 91 W.:
Ap-0 to 12 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) loam,
dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) moist; weak medium
subangular blocky structure parting to weak medium
granular; slightly hard, very friable; neutral; clear
smooth boundary.
B2t-12 to 18 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) sandy
clay loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) moist;
weak medium prismatic structure parting to moder-
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ate medium subangular blocky; slightly hard, very
friable; common clay films on Peds; calcareous;
mildly alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
B3ca-18 to 33 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) sandy clay
loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) moist; weak
coarse subangular blocky structure parting to weak
medium subangular blocky; slightly hard, very friable,
visible calcium carbonate as concretions, seams,
and streaks; calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear
wavy boundary.
Cl ca -33 to 43 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) gravelly
sandy clay loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) moist;
massive; hard, very friable; 25 percent gravel and
cobbles; visible calcium carbonate as concretions,
seams, and streaks; calcareous; moderately alkaline;
clear wavy boundary.
C2ca-43 to 60 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) very grav-
elly sandy loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) moist;
massive; slightly hard, friable; 30 percent gravel and
10 percent cobbles; visible calcium carbonate as
concretions, seams, and streaks and as coatings on
gravel and cobbles; calcareous; moderately alkaline.
Depth to calcareous material ranges from 10 to 20
inches. The solum ranges from 20 to 35 inches in thick-
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ess. The control section averages more than 35 per -
ant fine and coarser sand.
The A horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 10YR, value of 5 or
6 dry and 3 or 4 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. The B
horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 10YR, value of 5 or 6 dry and
4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The Cca horizon has
hue of 10YR, value of 7 or 8 dry and 5 or 6 moist, and
chroma of 2 or 3.
Parachute series
The Parachute series consists of moderately deep,
well drained soils that formed in residuum from sand-
stone or maristone. Parachute soiis are on mountain-
sides. Slopes are 5 to 65 percent. The average annual
precipitation is about 20 inches, and the average annual
air temperature is about 40 degrees F.
Parachute soils are similar to Northwater and Rhone
soils. Northwater and Rhone soils are deep.
Typical pedon of Parachute loam, 5 to 30 percent
slopes, 75 feet north and 150 feet west of the southeast
corner of section 25, T. 4 S., R. 96 W. (fig. 9):
A1-0 to 5 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) loam, dark
brown (10YR 3/3) moist; weak fine subangular
blocky structure parting to moderate fine granular;
slightly hard, very friable, slightly sticky and slightly
plastic; many fine roots; neutral; clear smooth
•boundary.
_'1-5 to 13 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR
3/2) loam, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) moist; mod-
erate medium subangular blocky structure; slightly
hard, very friable, slightly sticky and slightly plastic;
10 percent fine channery fragments; many fine
roots; neutral; clear smooth boundary.
822-13 to 18 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loam, brown
(10YR 4/3) moist; weak medium subangular blocky
structure; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; 10 percent fine and medium chan-
nery fragments; common fine and medium roots;
neutral; clear wavy boundary.
B3-18 to 29 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4)
extremely channery loam, yellowish brown (10YR
5/4) moist; weak coarse subangular blocky struc-
ture; hard, friable, sticky and plastic; 80 percent
channery fragments mostly 3/4 inch to 3 inches in
size; few medium and fine roots; neutral; clear wavy
boundary.
R-29 inches; hard slightly fractured sandstone and
maristone.
The mollic epipedon ranges from 10 to 15 inches in
thickness. Depth to the lithic contact ranges from 20 tc
40 inches. Texture of the control section is typically
loam, but clay content ranges from 18 to 35 percent.
Content of rock fragments, most of which are 3/4 to 3
inches long, range from 35 to 85 percent, by volume.
The Al and B2 horizons have hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y,
value of 4 or 5 dry and 2 or 3 moist, and chroma of 2 or
3. The B3 and C horizons, where present, have hue of
7.5YR to 2.5Y, value of 6 or 7 dry and 4 or 5 moist, and
chroma of 3 or 4.
Pena series
The Pena series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in calcareous alluvium derived from sand-
stone and shale. Pena soils are on valley sides. Slopes
are 6 to 25 percent. The average annual precipitation is
about 12 inches, and the average annual air temperature
is about 48 degrees F.
The Pena soils are similar to Trideil soils. Trideil soils
have a frigid temperature regime.
Typical pedon of Pena stony loam, 6 to 25 percent
slopes, about 1,300 feet east and 200 feet north of the
southwest corner of section 13, T. 5 S., R. 90 W.:
A1-0 to 6 inches; dark grayish brcwn (10YR 4/2) stony
loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist;
weak fine granular structure; loose, very friable; 30
percent large stones and cobbles; mildly alkaline:
dear smooth boundary.
AC -6 to 12 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) very
stony loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)
moist; weak, fine subangular blocky structure; slight-
ly hard, friable; 40 percent large stones and cobbies;
calcareous; mildly alkaline; gradual smooth bound-
ary.
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C1-12 to 30 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3) very
stony sandy loam, brown (10YR 5/3) moist; weak
fine subangular blocky structure; slightly hard, very
friable; 45 percent large stones; calcareous; moder-
ately alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
C2ca-30 to 60 inches; very pale brown (10YR 8/3) very
stony sandy loam, pale brown (10YR 6/3) moist;
massive; slightly hard, friable; 45 percent large
stones; visible secondary calcium carbonate as fine
seams and soft concretions; calcareous; moderately
alkaline.
Depth to the Cca horizon is 15 to 30 inches. Content
of rock fragments ranges from 35 to 55 percent. The
moilic epipedon ranges from 8 to 16 inches in thickness.
The A horizon has hue of 10YR or 7.5YR, value of 3
or 4 dry and 2 or 3 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. The AC
horizon has hue of 10YR or 7.5YR, value of 4 or 5 dry
and 3 or 4 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The C horizon
has hue of 10YR or 7.5YR and has more than 15 per-
cent calcium carbonate equivalent.
Potts series
The Potts series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from sandstone, shale, or
basalt. Potts soils are on moderately sloping mesas,
benches, and valley sides. Slopes are 1 to 12 percent.
The average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, and
the average annual air temperature is about 45 degrees
F.
Potts soils are similar to Olney soils. Olney soils have
more than 35 percent fine and coarser sand in the con-
trol section.
Typical pedon of Potts loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes,
1,300 feet north and 1,300 feet west of the southwest
corner of section 3, T. 7 S., R. 92 W.:
A1-0 to 4 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) loam, dark brown
(7.5YR 3/2) moist; weak medium platy structure
parting to moderate fine granular; slightly hard, fri-
able; mildly alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
81.-4 to 11 inches; reddish brown (5YR 5/4) heavy
loam, dark reddish brown (5YR 3/4) moist; weak
medium prismatic structure parting to moderate fine
subangular blocky; hard, firm, slightly sticky and non-
plastic; mildly alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
B2t-11 to 20 inches; reddish brown (5YR 5/4) light clay
loam, reddish brown (5YR 4/3) moist; moderate
medium subangular blocky structure parting to mod-
erate fine subangular blocky; very hard, firm, slightly
sticky and slightly plastic; calcareous; moderately al-
kaline; gradual smooth boundary.
B3ca-20 to 28 inches; reddish brown (5YR 5/4) light
clay loam, reddish brown (5YR 4/4) moist; weak
medium subangular blocky structure parting to mod-
erate fine subangular blocky; hard, firm, slightly
sticky and nonplastic; common fine round lime con-
cretions; calcareous; strongly alkaline; clear smooth
boundary.
Cca-28 to 60 inches; pinkish white (5YR 8/2) loam,
light reddish brown (5YR 6/4) moist; massive; hard,
firm; visible disseminated calcium carbonate; calcar-
eous; strongly alkaline,
Depth to calcareous material ranges from 9 to 18
inches. In many places, the lower part of the C horizon
has 10 to 15 percent gravel and cobbles. These frag-
ments increase in quantity with depth.
The A horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 5YR, value of 5 or
6 dry and 3 or 4 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The B
horizon has hue of 5YR or 2.5YR, value of 5 or 6 dry
and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 3 to 5.
Rhone series
The Rhone series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in residuum from sandstone and marlstone.
Rhone soils are on mountainsides and ridges. Slopes are
5 to 70 percent. The average annual precipitation is
about 20 inches, and the average annual air temperature
is about 40 degrees F.
Rhone soils are similar to Silas, Northwater, and Para-
chute soils. Silas soils contain 0 to 15 percent rock
fragments throughout. Parachute soils have lithic contact
at a depth of 20 to 40 inches. Northwater soils have an
argillic horizon.
Typical pedon of Rhone loam, 5 to 30 percent slopes,
about 300 feet south and 200 feet east of the northwest
corner of section 13, T. 5 S., R. 96 W.:
A11-0 to 8 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam, very dark
grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist; weak fine granular
structure; soft, very friable, slightly sticky and slightly
plastic; many fine and very fine roots; neutral; clear
wavy boundary.
Al2-8 to 15 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) sandy clay
loam, dark brown (7.5YR 3/2) moist; moderate
medium subangular blocky structure parting to mod-
erate fine subangular blocky; slightly hard, friable,
slightly sticky and slightly plastic; neutral; clear wavy
boundary.
A13-15 to 28 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) sandy clay
loam, dark brown (7.5YR 3/2) moist; moderate
medium subangular blocky structure parting to weak
fine subangular blocky; slightly hard, friable, slightly
sticky and slightly plastic; neutral; clear wavy bound-
ary.
IIC-28 to 52 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/4) very channery
sandy clay loam, dark brown (7.5YR 4/2) moist;
massive; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; 40 percent channery fragments; neu-
tral; abrupt wavy boundary.
R-52 inches; fractured sandstone bedrock.
90
TABLE 1. --TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION DATA*
SOIL SURVEY
Temperature* Precipitation*
1 2 years in 2 years in 10 ,
, I i 10 will nave-- Average 1 will have-- Average
Month IAverage1Average1Ave.ragel 1 ;number of1Average number oflAverage
I daily 1 daily 1 daily Maximum 1 Minimum 1 growing 1 Less 1 More days with snowfall
,maximumiminimuml ;temperatureltemperaturel degree 1 than --'than-- 0.10 inch;
higher 1 lower 1 days ' ; or more
than-- ; than--
of 1 or of oc ow In In I In 1 In
i 1
53 -18 16 0.90 0.31 1.36 3 I 13.5
I i I
51 -12 33 0.73 0.25 1.11 2 8.5
73 3 69 0.70 0.28 1.04 3 4.6
80 14 201 0.83 0.50 1.11 3 I 1.3
I I I
39 23 490 1 0.32 0.19 1.31 3 .0
I I
96 31 711 0.38 0.21 1.41 2 .0
98 38 933 0.32 0.27 1.25 I 3 .0
1
96 36 371 1.32 0.55 1.93 1 4 .0
93 25 582 1.03 0.28 1.62 3 .3
84 15 285 1.27 0.40 1.96 .3
59 1 40 J.35 0.45 1.17 3 5.9
I 1 I
61 13 11 1.10 0.43, 1.57 4 ; 14.5
January ----1 36.2 9 2 22 7
February ---I 42.9 15 4 29.2
March 52.2 22 6 37 4
April 62.9 29.9 46.4
May I 73.9 37.7 55.3
June i 83.3 44.0 53.7
July i 89.5 50.5 70.1
August I 36.8 49.4 68.1
September78.9 39.8 59.4
October I 57.5 30.5 49.J
November I 50.5 21.2 35.9
December; 37.9 11.4 24.7
•ear 53.5 30.1 46.3
98 -23 4,242 . .25 9.61 113.62 36 49.9
*Recorded in the period 1951-74 at Rifle, CO.
**A growing degree day is an index of the amount of heat available for plant growth. It can be calculated
by adding the maximum and minimum daily temperatures, dividing the sum by 2, and subtracting the temperature
below which growth is minimal for the principal crops in the area (400 F).
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TABLE 2. --FREEZE DATES IN SPRING AND FALL
Probability
Minimum temperature*
240 F
or lower
280 F
or lower
320 F
or lower
Last freezing
temperature
in spring:
1 year in 10
later than --
2 years in 10
later than --
5 years in 10
later than --
First freezing
temperature
in fall:
1 year in 10
earlier than --
2 years in 10
earlier than --
5 years in 10
earlier than --
May 15
May 9
April 29
May 25 ; June 14
May 21 June 8
May 11 May 27
September 28 ;September 14 ;September 1
October 4 ;September 20 ;September 7
October 14 September 30 ;September 18
*Recorded in the period 1951-74 at Rifle, CO.
TABLE 3. --GROWING SEASON LENGTH
Daily minimum temperature
during browing season
Probability Higher
than
240 F
Migner
than
280 F
-ligner
than
320 F
Days Days Days
9 years in 10 148 119 i 84
8 years in 10 155 f 126 ; 94
I I
5 years in 10 168 141 113
2 years in 10 181 156 133
1 year in 10
188 164 ; 143
*Recorded in the period 1951-74 at Rifle, CO.
92
TABLE 4. --ACREAGE AND PROPORTIONATE EXTENT OF THE SOILS
.p : Soil name Garfield
symbol: County
SOIL SURVEY
, •
, Acres
1
1 ;Almy Variant loam, 25 to 65 percent slopes 2,000
2 :Acle-Ansari-Rock outcrop complex, 12 to 65 percent slopes 10,200
3 ;Arvada loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 10,000
4 Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes 5,300
5 ,Ascalon fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 1,200
6 ;Ascalon fine sandy -loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 2,800
7 :Ascalon -Pena complex, 6 to 25 percent slopes 6,300
8 :Atencio-Azeltine complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes 1 700
9 :Badland '
9,500
10 :Begay sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 600
11 :Begat' sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 900
12 IBucklon-Inchau loams, 25 to 50 percent slopes 25,150
13 :Chilton channery loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes 900
14 :Chilton channery loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 700
15 :Chilton channery loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes 600
16 ;Cimarron loam, 2 to 12 percent slopes 1,600
17 ICochetopa loam, 9 to 50 percent slopes 16,600
18 ICochetopa-Jerry complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes 1,200
19 :Cochetopa-Jerry complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes 14,700
20 ;Cryaquolls, nearly level 300
21 :Cushman-Lazear stony loams, 15 to 65 percent slopes 22,000
22 :Dateman gravelly loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes 9,600
23 :Detra fine sandy loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes 3,300
24 :Dollard -Rock outcrop, shale, complex, 25 to 65 percent
: slopes 7,400
25 IEtoe loam, 15 to 50 percent slopes 6,300
26 :Farlow-Rock outcrop association, steep 7,600
27 :Halaquepts, nearly level 2,000
28 ;Heldt clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 900
29 :Heldt clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 2,000
30 :Heldt clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 3,700
31 :Heldt clay loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes 2,160
IHolderness Variant clay loam, 6 to 25 percent slopes 2,100
:Ildefonso stony loam, 6 to 25 percent slopes 2,000
;Ildefonso stony loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes 10,150
35 ;Ildefonso-Lazear complex, 5 to 65 percent slopes 6,700
36 :Irigul channery loam, 9 to 50 percent slopes 14,300
37 :Irigul channery loam, 50 to 75 percent slopes 2,800
38 :Irigul-Starman channery loams, 5 to 50 percent slopes 4,700
39 ;Jerry loam, 12 to 50 percent slopes 28,700
40 ;Kim loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes 2,100
41 :Kim loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes 1,200
42 ;Lamphier loam, 15 to 50 percent slopes 21,800
43 :Limon silty clay loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes 600
44 ;Morval loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes 2,100
45 ;Morval-Tridell complex, 6 to 25 percent slopes 15,200
46 :Nihill channery loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes : 2,500
47 :Nihill channery loam, 6 to 25 percent slopes : 5,300
48 :Northwater loam, 15 to 65 percent slopes : 16,100
49 :Olney loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes : 800
50 :Olney loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes : ; 2,600
51 :Olney loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes : 5,300
52 :Parachute loam, 25 to 65 percent slopes : \ 8,700
53 'Parachute -Rhone loams, 5 to 30 percent slopes
54 Potts loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 38,100
55 Potts loam: ,800
3 to 6 percent slopes 1,800
56 Potts loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes
57 Potts-Ildefonso complex 3 to 12 percent slopes : ,800
: ,800
58 Potts-Ildefonso complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes : 7,300
59 Potts-Ildefonso complex, 25 to 45 percent slopes : 2,750
60 ,Rhone loam, 5 to 30 percent slopes : 7,800
61 :Rhone loam, 30 to 70 percent slopes 5,300
62 ;Rock outcrop-Torriorthents complex, very steep : 25,700
63 :Silas loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes : 2,800
64 :Tanna silty clay loam, 25 to t'5 percent slopes : 3,700
65 :Torrifluvents, nearly level : 7,600
66 :Torriorthents-Camborthids-Rock outcrop complex, steep : 51,600
67 :Torriorthents-Rock outcrop complex, steep ; 66,850
68 :Vale silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes I 41,000
Illpee footnote at end of table.
Mesa
County
Acres
Total --
Area ;Extent
Acres
0 2,000
0 i 10,200
0 10,000
0 : 5,300
0 ; 1,200
0 i 2,800
0 : 6,300
0 1,700
0 9,500
0 600
0 ; 900
2,350 : 27,500
0 : 900
0 : 700
0 : 600
0 1,600
500 17,100
0 : 1,200
0 : 14,700
0 300
0 : 22,000
0 9,600
0 3,800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
500
350 '
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
200 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
200
550
0
100
50
0
0
0
0
00
200
950
0
Pct
0.3
1.6
1.6
0.8
0.2
0.5
1.0
0.3
1.5
0.1
0.1
4.4
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.3
2.7
0.2
2.3
3.5
1.5
0.6
7,400 1.2
6,300 1.0
7,600 1.2
2,000 0.3
900 0.1
2,000 0.3
3,700 0.6
2,160 0.3
2,100 0.3
2,500 0.4
11,000 1.7
6,700 1.1
14,800 2.4
2,800 0.5
4,700 0.8
28,700 4.6
2,100 0.3
1,200 1 0.2
21,800 1 3.5
600 ; 0.1
2,100 ; 0.3
15,200 2.4
2,700 1 0.4
5,300 1.0
16,100 2.6
800 0.1
2,600 1 0.4
5,300 1 0.8
8,700 1.4
38,100 6.1
1,900 0.3
16,000 2.5
15,700 2.5
3,800 0.6
7,400 1.2
2,800 0.4
7,800 1.2
5,300 0.8
25,700 4.1
2,800 0.5
3,700 , 0.6
7,600 1 1.2
51,800 I 8.3
67,700 1 10.8
4,000 1 0.6
94 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 5. --YIELDS PER ACRE OF CROPS AND PASTURE
411 [Yields in the N columns are for nonirrigated soils; those in the I columns are for irrigated soils. Yields are
those that can be expected under a high level of management. Absence of a yield indicates that the soil
is not suited to the crop or the crop generally is not grown on the soil]
Soil name and Wheat Barle
map symbol ; y Oats Alfalfa hay Corn silage
N I N i 1 N N
1 N i
2
3
14
Almy Variant
Arle-Ansari-Rock outcrop
Arvada
Arvada
dU Bu Bu ; Bu Bu Bu
5 19
Ascalon
Ton
Ton
Ton Ton
40 60 1 ---1 80; --- 3.0 ; ---i
55 30 ; 80 , 40 100; 4,0 ---; 25
6 17 ; 45 ; 25 60 ; 30
Ascalon
7
8
Ascalon -Pena
Atencio-Azeltine
9*.
Badland
• Begay
10
11
Begay
12
Bucklon-Inchau
13, 14, 15
Chilton
16
Cimarron
17
Cochetopa
18, 19
Cochetopa-Jerry
20*.
Cryaquolls
21
Cushman-Lazear
22
Dateman
23
Detra
214
•
Dollard -Rock outcrop
See footnote at end of table.
65
80; 3.0
80; 3.0
18 I 60 I 20 I 80 ; 401 751 ; 4.0
15 1 50 ; 65 30; 60; 2.5
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96 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 5. --YIELDS PER ACRE OF CROPS AND PASTURE --Continued
Soil name and
map symbol
Wheat Barley Oats ; Alfalfa hay I Corn silage
N
49
Olney
50
Olney
51
Olney
52
Parachute
53
Parachute -Rhone
54
Potts
55
Potts
56
Potts
57, 58
Potts-Ildefonso
59
Potts-Ildefonso
60
Rhone
Rhone
62
Rock outcrop-
Torriorthents
63
Silas
64
Tanna
65*.
Torrifluvents
66
Torriorthents-
Camborthids-Rock outcrop;
67
Torriorthents-Rock
outcrop
68
Vale
69, 70
Vale
71
Villa Grove-Zoltay
72
Wann
Bu Bu ' Bu ' Bu
55 85
45 80
35 I 60
25 I 55
20 ; 45
18 I 40
40
30
25
I N i N
Bu ; Bu Ton
100;
90
80
80 40; 100]
60 30 70
1 I
55 251 65
25 I 55 I 40 80
20 ; 45 I 30 I 60
Ton Ton
14.5
Ton
25
4.0 ; 20
3.5 1 I 15
5.0
4.0
3.5
35 100; 2.0 1 5.0
301 70 1.5 ; 4.0
70; 3.5
III* See description of the map unit for composition and behavior characteristics of the map unit.
25
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TABLE 6. --RANGELAND PRODUCTIVITY AND CHARACTERISTIC PLANT COMMUNITIES
[Only the soils that support rangeland vegetation suitable for grazing are listed]
97
Soil name and ; Range site name
map symbol
Total production I
Characteristic vegetation
Kind of year ; Dry ;
;weight I
Compo—
sition
1 ;Brushy Loam
Almy Variant
2*:
Arle
Ansari
ILb/acre)
Favorable 3,000 ;Mountain brome
Normal 2,000 ;Gambel oak
Unfavorable 1,500 ;Elk sedge
;Slender wheatgrass
;'Western wheatgrass
;Mountain snowberry
:Nodding bromegrass
;Utah serviceberry
;Aspen peavine
;Big sagebrush
;Mountain snowberry
;Saskatoon serviceberry
;Loamy Slopes Favorable 1,200 ;'Western wheatgrass
Normal 900 ;Indian ricegrass
Unfavorable 500 ;Bluebunch wheatgrass
;Gambel oak
;Needleandthread
;Utah serviceberry
;True mountainmahogany
� I ; ;3ig sagebrush
;Loamy 3reaks ;Favorable ; 350 ;Indian ricegrass
;Normal 700 ;Western wheatgrass
;Unfavorable ; 500 ;Pinyon
;Juniper
Rock outcrop.
3 :Salt Flats
Arvada
4
Arvada
5, 6
Ascalon
7*:
Ascalon
Alkaline Slopes
Deep Loam
Deep Loam
See footnote at end of table.
Pct
20
20
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
20
15
15
10
8
7
5
20
15
15
5
;3ig sagebrush 5
I i ;Utah serviceberry 5
;Needleandthread 5
;Favorable
;Normal
;Unfavorable
900 ;Western wheatgrass 10
650 ;Alkali sacaton 10
500 ;Inland saltgrass 10
Winterfat 5
Bottlebrush squirreltail 5
Gardner saltbush 5
Greasewood 5
;Favorable ; 700 ;Big sagebrush 20
;Normal 500 !Greasewood 20
;Unfavorable ; 400 ;Galleta 10
;Shadscale 10
;Bottlebrush squirreltail 5
;Western wheatgrass 5
;Favorable
;Normal
;Unfavorable
Favorable
Normal
Unfavorable
1,800 ;Needleandthread 20
1,500 ;Western wheatgrass 15
700 ;Bluebunch wheatgrass 10
!Big sagebrush 10
Utah serviceberry 5
1,300
1,500
700
Needleandthread 20
Western wheatgrass 15
Bluebunch wheatgrass 10
Big sagebrush 10
Utah serviceberry 5
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TABLE 6. --RANGELAND PRODUCTIVITY AND CHARACTERISTIC PLANT COMMUNITIES --Continued
Total production 1
Soil name and ; Range site name i ; : Characteristic vegetation ;Compo—
map symbol ;Kind of year I Dry I isition
:weight ;
yl *
Norval
46, 47
Nihill
;Deep Loam
Rolling Loam
;Lb/acre, i Pct
;Favorable 1,800 ;Western wheatgrass
;Normal 1,500 :Needleandthread
;Unfavorable 700 :Big sagebrush
;Favorable
;Normal
;Unfavorable
1,000
800
500
'Bluebunch wheatgrass
Utah serviceberry
Western wheatgrass
Bluebunch wheatgrass
Big sagebrush
Needleandthread
Indian ricegrass
Low rabbitbrush
20
15
10
10
5
20
15
15
10
10
5
49, 50, 51 ;Rolling Loam ;Favorable 1,000 ;Western wheatgrass 20
Olney , ;Normal ; 800 ;Bluebunch wheatgrass 15
;Unfavorable ; 500 ;Big sagebrush 15
; i :Needleandthread 10
; : ; ;Indian ricegrass 10
:Rabbitbrush 5
;
52 ;Brushy Loam ;Favorable 3,000 ;Utah serviceberry 15
Parachute ;Normal 2,000 :Gambel oak 15
;Unfavorable 1,500 ;Elk sedge 10
. I ;Mountain brome 10
I ;Columbia needlegrass 5
;Letterman needlegrass 5
{ ; ;Idaho fescue 5
I
53*: '
Parachute ;Mountain Loam ;Favorable 1,800
; :Normal 1,500
;Unfavorable 1,200
Rhone
54, 55, 56
Potts
57*, 58*, 59*:
Potts
;Mountain Loam
:Rolling Loam
;Rolling Loam
See footnote at end of table.
;Favorable ; 1,800
:Normal 1,500
;Unfavorable ; 1,200
I I
I 1
;Favorable
'Normal
Unfavorable
Favorable
Normal
Unfavorable
;Mountain snowberry
;Big sagebrush
Letterman needlegrass
Columbia needlegrass
Elk sedge
Big sagebrush
Idaho fescue
Bluebunch wheatgrass
Big bluegrass
:Utah serviceberry
;Mountain snowberry
;Douglas rabbitbrush
;Letterman needlegrass 15
;Columbia needlegrass 10
;Big sagebrush 10
Elk sedge 10
Bluebunch wheatgrass
Idaho fescue 5
;Big bluegrass 5
Utah serviceberry 5
Mountain snowberry 5
Douglas rabbitbrush 5
5
5
15
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
1,000 ;'Western wheatgrass 25
800 Needleandthread 15
500 Bluebunch wheatgrass 15
Big sagebrush 10
Indian ricegrass 10
Low rabbitbrush 5
Squirreltail 5
1,000 Western wheatgrass 25
800 Needleandthread 15
500 Bluebunch wheatgrass 10
Big sagebrush 10
Indian ricegrass 10
Low rabbitbrush 5
Squirreltail 5
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103
TABLE 7. --BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT
[Some terms that describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary. See text for definitions of
"slight," "moderate," and "severe." Absence of an entry indicates that the soil was not rated]
Soil name and Shallow Dwellings
map symbol excavations without
1 I basements
Dwellings
with
basements
1
Almy Variant
Severe:
slope.
2*:
Arle Severe:
slope,
large stones.
3
4
5
0
Ansari
Rock outcrop.
Arvada
Arvada
Ascalon
Ascalon
;Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Severe: Severe:
slope, slope,
depth to rock. depth to rock.
!Moderate: Severe: :Severe:
I too clayey. shrink -swell. : shrink -swell.
Moderate: Severe: :Severe:
slope, ; shrink -swell. shrink -swell.
too clayey.
Slight ;Moderate: :Moderate:
low strength. I low strength.
(Moderate: ;Moderate: ;Moderate:
slope. slope, slope,
:ow strength. : low strength.
:Severe:
slope.
:Severe:
slope,
large stones.
:Severe;
slope,
depth to rock.
7*.
Ascalon Moderate: 'Moderate:
slope. slope,
low strength.
Pena
3*:
Atencio
Azeltine
9*
Badland
10
Begay
Begay
12*:
Bucklon
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
:Moderate:
slope,
! low strength.
:Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Small
commercial
buildings
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Local roads
and streets
Severe:
slope,
depth to rock.
Severe:
shrink -swell.
Severe:
slope,
shrink -swell.
Moderate:
low strength.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Severe:
slope,
low strength.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Severe:
slope,
depth to rock.
Severe:
shrink -swell,
low strength.
Severe:
shrink -swell,
low strength.
Moderate:
: frost action,
low strength.
Moderate:
slope,
frost action,
low strength.
;Moderate:
slope,
: frost action,
low strength.
:Severe:
slope,
Large stones.
Severe: Slight :Slight Slight :Slight.
cutbanks cave. : I
Severe: :Moderate: ;Moderate: :Moderate: :Moderate:
outbanks cave, large stones. : large stones. I large stones. large stones.
large stones. : 1
Moderate:
large stones.
Moderate:
slope,
large stones.
'Severe:
: depth to rock,
slope.
See footnote at end of table.
Slight ;Moderate:
Large stones.
Moderate:
slope.
Severe:
depth to rock,
slope.
:Moderate:
slope,
large stones.
!Severe:
depth to rock,
slope.
Slight :Slight.
:Severe:
slope.
:Severe:
depth to rock,
slope.
:Moderate:
slope.
:Severe:
depth to rock,
: slope,
low strength.
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TABLE 7. --BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT --Continued
SOIL SURVE`
Soil name and ; Shallow Dwellings
map symbol ; excavations ; without
! 1 basements
Dwellings
with
basements
143
Limon
1414
Morval
45*:
Morval
Tridell
46
Nihiil
47
Nihiil
48
Northwater
49
01ney
50
Olney
51
Olney
52
Parachute
53*:
Parachute
Rhone
54
Potts
Small
commercial
buildings
Local roads
and streets
Moderate: ;Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe:
too clayey. ; shrink -swell. ; shrink -swell. ; shrink -swell. I low strength,
+ shrink -swell.
1
;Moderate: :Moderate: :Moderate: :Moderate:
I shrink -swell. 1 shrink -swell. ; slope, ; low strength,
; shrink -swell. ; shrink -swell,
; frost action.
!
:Moderate: :Moderate: :Severe:
,Moderate:
1 shrink -swell, I shrink -swell, ; slope. ; low strength,
I slope. slope. ; ; shrink -swell,
I slope.
;
;Severe:
Severe: ,Severe: ,Severs:
I slope, 1 slope, I slope, ; slope,
1 large stones. I large stones. ; large stones. : large stones.
1
;Slight
;Slight ,Slight ;Slight.
1 ; 1 ,
;Severe: :Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe:
I slope. slope. I slope. ; slope.
;
1
1
,Severe:
;Severe: ,Severe; ;Severe:
I slope. ; slope. p ; slope. slope.
;
;Slight :Slight ;Slight ;Slight.
I
1
:Slight ;Slight
;Slight
;Moderate:
I slope.
;Severe:
slope,
I large stones.
;Severe:
cutbanks cave.
:Severe:
slope,
cutbanks cave.
;Severe:
I slope.
;Slight
!Slight
;Moderate:
slope.
;Severe:
slope,
I depth to rock.
;Moderate:
slope.
;Severe:
; slope.
;Slight
I i
!Moderate: :Severe:
slope. slope.
!Severe: :Severe:
slope, ; slope.
I depth to rock.
;Slight.
Moderate:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
I !
:Severe: :Severe: 'Severe: ;Severe: Severe:
: slope, slope. I slope, ; slope. ;lope.
depth to rock. ; : depth to rock.
;
!Moderate: :Moderate: ;Moderate: ;Severe:
Moderate:
1 slope, ; slope, ; slope, I slope. slope,
; depth to rock. ; shrink -swell. I depth to rock, ; ; frost action,
' ; shrink-swel'
; shrink -swell.
;Slight ;Slight
1
75
Potts !Slight :Slight ;Slight g ;Moderate: ;Slight.
; slope. ;
56 ;Moderate: :Moderate: :Moderate: Severe: :Moderate:
Potts ; slope. ; slope. I slope. slope. ; slope.
57*: ' ;
Potts ;Slight ;Slight ;Slight ;Moderate: :Slight.
slope.
Ildefonso ;Severe: ,Severe: ,Severe: Severe: ,Severe:
I large stones. I large stones. ; large stones. slope, ; large stones.
I ; large stones.
1
See footnote at end of table.
108
SOIL SURVE
• TABLE 8. --SANITARY FACILITIES
•
[Some terms that describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary. See text for definitions of
"slight," "moderate," "good," "fair," and other terms. Absence of an entry indicates that the soil was
not rated]
Soil name and
map symbol
Septic tank
absorption
fields
Sewage lagoon
areas
Trench
sanitary
landfill
Area
sanitary
landfill
Daily cover
for landfill
1 ;Severe: :Severe:;Severe:
Almy Variant : slope, I slo e. � ,Severe:
P , slope. slope.
: percs slowly.
2*: I
Arle:Severe: :Severe:
,Severe: Severe:
slope, slope, ; slope, ; slope.
I depth to rock. large stones. : depth to rock.
1
Ansari Severe:
:Severe: �
,Severe: ;Severe:
1 slope, slope, slope, : slope.
depth to rock. depth to rock. : depth to rock.
I
Rock outcrop.
3 :Severe: Moderate: ;Moderate:iSli ht
Arvada , percs slowly. slope.g
i too clayey.
1
4 :Severe: Severe: ;Moderate: :Moderate:
Arvada I percs slowly. slope. : too clayey. : slope.
: 1
i
5'
:Slight Severe:::Severe: ,Severe:
Ascalon
seepage. , seepage. seepage.
6 :Moderate:
Severe: :Severe: ,Severe:
Ascalon : slope. : slope, : seepage. I seepage.
seepage. :
7*:
Ascalon
Pena
8*:
Atencio
Azeltine
9*.
Badland
10
Begay
11
Begay
12*:
Bucklon
:Moderate:
I slope.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Slight
Severe:
large stones.
Moderate:
large stones.
Moderate:
slope,
large stones.
Severe:
depth to rock,
slope,
percs slowly.
See footnote at end of table.
Severe: :Severe: :Severe:
slope, 1 seepage. : seepage.
seepage. , :
Severe: 'Severe: :Severe:
slope, large stones. I slope.
large stones. :
Severe:
I seepage.
:Severe:
I seepage,
I large stones.
:Severe:
I seepage.
;Severe:
I slope,
: seepage.
:Severe:
depth to rock,
I slope.
Severe: Slight
seepage.
:Severe:
seepage,
large stones.
,Severe:
I seepage.
:Severe:
: seepage.
:Severe:
depth to rock,
I slope.
:Severe:
: seepage.
:Severe:
: seepage.
:Severe:
seepage.
:
1
:Severe:
slope.
:
:Poor:
slope.
1
Poor:
slope,
large stones,
area reclaim.
Poor:
slope,
thin layer,
area reclaim.
:Fair:
: too clayey.
:Fair:
slope,
: too clayey.
:Good.
:Fair:
: slope.
:
1
I
:Fair:
slope.
:Poor:
I slope,
I large stones.
:Severe:
: large stones.
:Poor:
-1 seepage,
: large stones.
Fair:
large stones.
Fair:
slope,
I large stones.
:Poor:
I thin layer,
I slope,
1 area reclain
:
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO 111
•
TABLE 8. --SANITARY FACILITIES --Continued
Soil name and
map symbol
Septic tank
absorption
fields
Sewage lagoon
areas
Trench
sanitary
landfill
Area
sanitary
landfill
Daily cover
for landfill
39
Jerry
40
Kim
141
Kim
42
Lamphier
43
Limon
41
Morval
1crva:
,Severe:
percs slowly,
I slope.
;Moderate:
I percs slowly.
:Moderate:
I slope,
peres slowly.
:Severe:
slope.
Severe:
percs slowly,
slope.
Moderate:
percs slowly,
slope.
;Severe:
slope.
,Moderate:
: slope,
: seepage.
;Severe:
: slope.
Severe:
slope.
Moderate:
slope.
Severe:
: slope.
Moderate: :Severe:
percs slowly, I slope.
slope.
'Severe: ;Severe:
�+ I slope, I seepage,
: large stones. I slope,
I large stones.
46 :Slight :Severe:
Nihill : seepage.
17 ;Severe: :Severe:
Nihill : slope. I slope,
seepage.
lg :Severe: ;Severe:
Northwater slope, slope.
' depth to rock.
10 50 (Moderate: ;Moderate:
Olney ; percs slowly. : seepage,
; slope.
51 :Moderate: 'Severe:
Olney ; percs slowly, I slope.
slope.
52
Parachute
53*:
Parachute
•
Rhone
Severe:
slope,
depth to rock.
:Severe:
: slope,
depth to rock.
Severe:
depth to rock.
See footnote at end of table.
:Severe:
I slope,
depth to rock,
seepage.
,
:Severe:
slope,
I depth to rock,
: seepage.
:Severe:
slope.
,
;Severe: :Severe:Poor:
: slope. ; slope. I slope.
:
: :
;Slight :Slight Good.
,
I
:Slight ,Moderate: ;Fair:
slope. : slope.
:Severe: ;Severe: (Poor:
slope. slope. ; slope.
Severe: Slight :Poor:
too clayey. I too clayey.
:Moderate:
; too clayey.
Moderate:
too clayey.
Severe:
seepage,
Large stones.
:Severe:
I seepage.
;Severe:
seepage.
Severe:
: slope,
I depth to rock.
;Slight
Slight
:Moderate:
: slope.
;Severe:
slope,
seepage.
;Severe:
seepage.
(Severe:
1 slope,
seepage.
Severe:
slope.
:Slight
:Fair:
I too clayey.
Fair:
slope,
too clayey.
Poor:
slope,
I large stones.
:Poor:
: small stones.
Poor:
slope,
small stones.
Poor:
slope.
;Fair
small stones.
,Slight ;Moderate: :Fair:
slope. : small stones,
slope.
;Severe:
I slope,
; depth to rock,
seepage.
,Severe: ;Severe:
depth to rock, : slope,
seepage. ; seepage.
:Severe: Moderate:
I depth to rock. I slope.
:Severe:
slope,
seepage.
Poor:
slope,
small stones,
area reclaim.
Poor:
slope,
small stones,
area reclaim.
Fair:
small stones,
thin layer,
slope.
•
112
TABLE 8. --SANITARY FACILITIES --Continued
SOIL SURVEY
Soil name and
map symbol
Septic tank
absorption
fields
Sewage lagoon
areas
Trench
sanitary
landfill
Area
sanitary
landfill
Daily cover
for landfill
54, 55
Potts
56
Potts
1 1
1 1
,Moderate: ;Moderate: Slight ;Slight
I percs slowly. I slope, ; g
1 I seepage. ;
1
:Moderate: :Severe: !Slight ;Moderate:
slope, : slope. ; I slope.
percs slowly. 1 I
1
57*:
Potts Moderate: ;Severe:
I percs slowly. : slope.
Ildefonso :Severe: :Severe:
; slope, I slope,
: large stones. I seepage.
I I
58*:
1
Potts :Severe: ;Severe:
: slope. : slope.
Ildefonso :Severe: ;Severe:
I slope, : slope,
: large stones. I seepage.
1
59*: 1
,
Potts :Severe: Severe:
: slope. : slope.
I I
Ildefonso :Severe: :Severe:
; slope, : slope,
I large stones. I seepage.
60 :Severe: ;Severe:
Rhone I depth to rock, 1 slope.
slope.
61 ;Severe: ;Severe:
Rhone I depth to rock, : slope.
I slope.
62*:
Rock outcrop.
Torriorthents.
63 :Severe:
Silas ; floods.
64 ;Severe:
Tanna 1 depth to rock,
percs slowly,
I slope.
65*.
Torrifluvents
66*:
Torriorthents.
Camborthids.
Rock outcrop.
67*:
Torriorthents.
Rock outcrop.
See footnote at end of table.
:Severe:
1 floods.
:Severe:
: depth to rock,
: slope.
I I
!Slight :Slight
� 1
:Severe: ,Moderate:
; large stones. I slope.
I '
I 1
:Moderate: :Severe:
; slope. ; slope.
;Severe: :Severe:
large stones, ; slope,
: seepage. : seepage.
1 �
:Severe: :Severe:
I slope. I slope.
:Severe: :Severe:
slope, P I slope,
large stones, ; seepage.
seepage.
Severe:
depth to rock.
;Severe:
I slope,
I depth to rock.
:Severe:
slope.
:Severe:
slope.
Good.
Fair:
slope.
Good.
Poor:
large stones.
Poor:
slope
Poor:
slope,
large stones.
Poor:
slope.
Poor:
slope,
large stones.
Poor:
slope.
Poor:
slope.
'Severe: :Severe: :Good.
: floods. I floods. I
:Severe: :Severe: :Poor:
! depth to rock, I slope. I slope,
; slope. : I thin layer,
: area reclaim.
•
r
114 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 9. --CONSTRUCTION MMATERIALS
[Some terms that describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary. See text for definitions `M
"good," "fair," and "poor." Absence of an entry indicates that the soil was not rated]
Soil name and
- map symbol
Roadfill Sand ; Gravel Topsoil
1 ;Poor:
Almy Variant I slope,
I low strength.
2*:
Arle ;Poor:
; slope,
thin layer,
area reclaim.
Ansari :Poor:
slope,
thin layer,
area reclaim.
Rock outcrop.
3, 4
5
6
Arvada
Ascalon
Ascalon
7*:
Ascalon
Pena
3*:
Atencio
Azeltine
9*.
Badland
10
Begay
11
Begay
12*:
Bucklon
;Unsuited
:Unsuited:
I thin layer.
!Unsuited
Poor:
slope.
:Unsuited: Poor:
; thin 'layer. slope,
large stones.
Unsuited ;Unsuited ;Poor:
slope,
' large stones,
I area reclaim.
;Poor: :Unsuited: :Unsuited: ;Poor:
; shrink -swell, excess fines. : excess fines. I too clayey,
I low strength. ; ; excess sodium.
; : : :
:Poor: ;Poor: :Unsuited :Fair:
I low strength. : excess fines. : : too clayey.
: : ;
;Poor: !Poor: :Unsuited Fair:
: low strength. excess fines. I slope,
: ; ; ' too clayey.
; :
:
;Poor: ;Poor: :Unsuited
: low strength. ' excess fines.
:Poor:
' large stones.
:Good
Fair:
large stones.
Fair:
large stones.
Fair:
large stones.
Poor:
thin layer,
slope,
area reclaim.
See footnote at end of table.
Unsuited ;Unsuited
;Poor:
large stones.
Poor:
large stones.
;Poor:
; excess fines,
I large stones.
;Poor:
I excess fines.
:Unsuited
:Poor:
large stones.
Poor:.
large stones.
Fair:
slope,
too clayey.
Poor:
slope,
large stones.
;Fair:
small stones.
:Poor:
small stones.
Unsuited ;Good.
Unsuited :Fair:
slope.
Unsuited :Poor:
; slope,
I area reclaim,
I thin layer.
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO 117
TABLE 9. --CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS --Continued
Soil name and ; Roadfill ; Sand ; Gravel
map symbol
Topsoil
39
Jerry
40
Kim
41
Kim
42
Lamphier
43
Limon
1414
Morval
45*:
Morval
;Poor:
shrink -swell,
I slope,
low strength.
;Fair:
! low strength.
!Fair:
I low strength.
!Poor:
slope.
!Poor:
low strength,
shrink -swell.
;Unsuited
;Unsuited ;Poor:
slope,
I too clayey,
I large stones.
I ,
I I
!Unsuited ;Good.
!Unsuited !Faislr:
ope.
I I
I I
!Unsuited !Poor:
! slope.
! !
!Unsuited
too clayey.
I I
I I
I I
I I
!Unsuited !Good.
I I
I 1
I I
I 1
! !
I !
!Unsuited !Fair:
I slope.
! !
!Unsuited
;Unsuited
!Unsuited
Unsuited
!Unsuited
Fair: !Unsuited
low strength,
shrink -swell,
frost action.
Fair:
low strength,
I shrink -swell,
I frost action.
I ridell Poor:
large stones.
46 ;Good
Nihill
47
Nihill
48
Northwater
49, 50
Olney
Fair:
slope.
Poor:
slope.
Fair:
low strength.
51 !Fair:
Olney ! low strength.
52
Parachute
53*:
Parachute
Rhone
Poor:
slope,
thin layer,
area reclaim.
Poor:
thin layer,
area reclaim.
Fair:
thin layer,
low strength.
IPSee footnote at end of table.
!Unsuited
!Unsuited
Unsuited
Unsuited
!Poor:
I slope,
I large stones.
;Poor:
small stones,
area reclaim.
Unsuited ;Unsuited !Poor:
I slope,
I small stones,
I area reclaim.
Unsuited !Unsuited :Poor:
I slope.
Unsuited !Unsuited !Fair:
! small stones.
I
Unsuited !Unsuited :Fair:
I small stones,
! slope.
1 I
!Unsuited !Poor:
slope,
area reclaim.
!Unsuited
Unsuited
Unsuited
Unsuited
Unsuited
Poor:
slope,
area reclaim.
Fair:
slope,
small stones.
•
118
TABLE 9. --CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS --Continued
SOIL SURVEY
Soil name and
map symbol
Roadfill ; Sand
Gravel Topsoil
54, 55
Potts
56
Potts
57*:
;Fair:
low strength.
;Fair:
1 low strength.
;Unsuited
:Unsuited
:Unsuited
;Unsuited
;Fair:
I small stones.
;Fair:
1 slope,
1 small stones.
I
Potts ;Fair: ;Unsuited ;Unsuited ;Fair:
1 low strength. I ' : small stones.
1
1 ; 1
Ildefonso ;Poor: ;Unsuited :Unsuited :Poor:
: large stones. ; ; large stones.
1
58*: '
Potts :Fair: I
;Unsuited (Unsuited :Poor:
: slope,
1 slope.
; low strength. .
i
Ildefonso Poor: :Unsuited :Unsuited ;Poor:
large stones. : ; slope,
large stones.
I
59*:'
Potts :Poor: Unsuited ;Unsuited
I slope. Poor:
1 ; slope.
; 1
Ildefonso ;Poor: :Unsuited
:Unsuited
slope,
large stones.
60
Rhone
61
Rhone
62*:
Rock outcrop.
Torriorthents.
63
Silas
64
Tanna
65*.
Torrifluvents
66*:
Torriorthents.
Camborthids.
Rock outcrop.
67*:
Torriorthents.
Rock outcrop.
Fair:
slope,
thin layer,
I low strength.
;Poor:
: slope.
;Fair:
low strength.
'Poor:
slope,
; low strength,
: thin layer.
See footnote at end of table.
:Unsuited
Unsuited
Unsuited ;Unsuited
;Unsuited
:Unsuited
;Poor:
: slope,
large stones.
;Poor:
I slope.
:Poor:
slope.
:Unsuited ;Good.
I 1
: I
;Unsuited ;Poor:
slope,
too clayey.
•
•
120 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 10. --WATER MANAGEMENT
[Some terms that describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary.
that the soil was not evaluated]
Absence of an entry indicataf)
Soil name and
map symbol
Pond 1 Embankments,
reservoir : dikes, and
areas levees
Drainage
Irrigation : Terraces and
I diversions
Grassed
waterways
1 :Slope
Almy Variant
I :
;Favorable,Slope ;Slope :Slope :Slope.
I ,
'1 I 1 1
' I
1 : : 1
,
:Piping, :Slope, ;Large stones, :Large stones, :Large stones,
1 thin layer, ; depth to rock,; slope, ; slope, 1 slope,
rock.; large stones. 1 large stones. 1 droughty. 1 depth to rock.: droughty.
:Thin layer :Slope, ;Droughty, :Slope, :Slope,
rock.: I depth to rock.: slope, ; depth to rock.; rooting depth,
:
1 :
1 1 rooting depth.; : droughty.
I I , I
I
1 I I
�
I I 1
Favorable :Excess sodium --:Peres slowly, :Slope, :Peres slowly ---:Peres slowly,
1 1 excess sodium,: percs slowly, : I excess sodium.
: : slope. : excess sodium.;
:
:Excess sodium --'Peres slowly, :Slope, Slope, :Slope,
excess sodium,: percs slowly,r
I slope. I excess sodium, peres slowly. I excessssodium.
:Favorable- -----Slope :Slope "» -:Slope :Slope.
1 : : 1 1
1 :
:Favorable ------:Slope :Slope :Slope :Slope.
:
1 1
Seepage, :Favorable Slope :Slope :Slone
slope. ; :
1
2*:
Arle :Slope,
: seepage,
: depth to
1
Ansari :Slope,
1 depth to
3
u
5
0
Rock outcrop.
Arvada
Arvada
Ascalon
Ascalon
7*:
Ascalon
Pena
8*:
Atencio
Azeltine
9*.
Badland
:Slope
!Seepage,
slope.
:Seepage,
slope.
:Slope, Large stones---
, large stones.
:Seepage,
slope.
:Slope,
1 seepage.
Seepage,
large stones.
,Seepage,
: large stones.
10 :Slope, :Piping,
Begay : seepage. : seepage.
11 ,Slope, ,Piping,
Begay : seepage. 1 seepage.
12*: I :
,
Slope, :Slope, :Slope,
Large stones. I large stones, : large stones.
1 droughty. 1
I
1
I :
Slope, ,Slope, :Large stones,
cutbanks cave,: droughty, I soil blowing.
large stones. : soil 'blowing. ;
I :
Slope, :Slope, :Large stones,
large stones. seepage, 1 soil blowing.
: droughty. 1
Slope.
Slope,
large stones,
droughty.
Droughty,
large stones.
Droughty,
large stones.
, i
Slope :Slope :Favorable Favorable.
I I
, I 1
Slope :Slope :Slope :Slope.
Bucklon :Depth to rock, :Thin layer ;Depth to rock, :Rooting depth,
I slope. 1 I slope. : slope.
1 1
Inchau :Slope, :Thin layer
depth to rock,:
: seepage. :
I
13 :Seepage, :Seepage
Chilton I slope.
See footnote at end of table.
Slope, :Slope,
depth to rock.: rooting depth.
:Slope, ;Slope, :Slope, :Slope,
1 depth to rock.: rooting depth.: depth to rock.: rooting depth.
I I 1 1
:Slope
:I 1
Droughty, ,Favorable :Droughty.
slope.
I I I
122
TABLE 10. --WATER MANAGEMENT --Continued
SOIL SURVEY
Soil name and
map symbol
Pond ; Embankments,
reservoir ; dikes, and
areas levees
Drainage
Irrigation ; Terraces and
diversions
Grassed
waterways
33, 34
Ildefonso
;Seepage,
I slope.
35*:
Ildefonso ;Seepage,
! slope.
Lazear
36, 37
Irigul
38*:
Irigul
Starman
39
Jerry
40
Kim
42
Lamphier
43
Limon
4u
Morval
45*:
Morval
Tridell
Depth to rock,
I slope.
;Slope,
; depth to rock.
;Slope,
! depth
;Slope,
depth
;Slope
;Large stones ---
1
I
Large stones ---
Thin layer
Thin layer
;Thin layer
to rock.;
;Thin layer
rock.;
,
;Hard to
Slope,
large stones.
Slope,
large stones.
Depth to rock,
slope.
Depth to rock
Depth to rock
;Slope,
large stones,
droughty.
;Large stones, ;Slope,
; slope. : large stones,
; ; droughty.
; ;
I I
Slope, ;Large stones, ;Slope,
large stones, I slope. ; large stones,
droughty. ; ; droughty.
I 1
Rooting depth, ;Depth to rock, ;Slope,
slope. ; slope. I rooting depth.
; I
Slope, • ;Depth to rock, ;Slope,
rooting depth,; slope. ; rooting depth,
droughty. ; ; droughty.
;
I
Slope, ;Depth to rock, ;Slope,
rooting depth,; slope. ! rooting depth,
droughty. ; ; droughty.
,
1
Depth to rock Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope,
to rooting depth.; depth to rock.; rooting depth.
pack ---;Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope,
peros slowly. ; percs slowly. ; peres slowly. ; peres slowly.
1 ; ,
;Slope, :Piping ;Slope ;Slope ;Favorable ;Favorable.
seepage. ;
;Slope, ;Piping;Slo e
;Slope Slope;,Slope.
; seepage. p
; ; 1
;
;Slone, ;Piping Slope (Slope Slope 'Slope.
1 seepage.
;Slope 'Hard to pack---IPeres slowly,
I ; ; ; slope.
'Slope, Favorable :Slope
seepage.
Slope,
seepage.
Slope,
seepage.
46 • ,Seepage
Nihill
47
Nihill
48
Northwater
49
Olney
;Seepage,
; slope.
Favorable
,Large stones,
I seepage.
;Peres slowly, ;Peres
; slope.
!Erodes easily,
; slope.
slowly ---;Peres slowly.
1
Erodes easily ;Erodes easily.
Slope ;Erodes easily, ;Erodes
! slope.
1
;Slope, (Slope, ;Slope,
I large stones. I droughty, I large stones.
large stones.
easily ;Erodes easily.
:Seepage ;Slope
I ;
1 ; 1
;Seepage ;Slope (Slope,
I droughty.
;Slope,
! droughty.
Slope, ;Thin layer ;Slope ;Slope
seepage. ; ;
Seepage ;Favorable ;Favorable ;Favorable
I ;
'Favorable
50, 51 'Slope,
Olney seepage.
52
Parachute
•
;Depth to rock,
! slope,
; seepage.
See footnote at end of table.
Thin layer
Slope
Slope,
droughty,
large stones.
;Favorable Droughty.
1 1
i 1
'Slope ;Slope,
droughty.
;Slope ;Slope.
I I
;Favorable ;Favorable.
I I
1 I
;Slope ,Slope ;Slope.
I 1 I
I 1
Depth to rock, ;Slope, ;Depth to rock, ;Slope,
slope. ; droughty, I slope. rooting depth,
rooting depth.; ; droughty.
•
•
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO
TABLE 10. --WATER MANAGEMENT --Continued
Soil name and
map symbol
Pond ; Embankments,
reservoir dikes, and
areas levees
Drainage
Irrigation 1 Terraces and
; diversions
Grassed
waterway:
53*:
!
Parachute ;Depth to rock, ;Thin layer 'Depth to rock, ;Slope, ;Depth to rock, ;Slope,
slope, ; ; slope. droughty, 1 slope. ; rooting de:
seepage. 1 rooting depth : ; droughty.
Rhone ;Slope, ;Thin layer ;Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope, ;Slo e
P ,
depth to rock.! 1 depth to rock.; rooting depth : depth to rock.; rooting de::
54, 55 :Seepage ;Piping ;Slope;Slope, ;Erodes easily --;Erodes easi:
Potts ; ; ; ; erodes easily.; ;
I
56 :Seepage ;Piping ;Slope ;Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope,
Potts ; ; ; , erodes easily.; erodes easily.; erodes eas:
57*:
Potts
Ildefonso
;Seepage
! 1
;Seepage, ;Large
1 slope.
;Piping ;Slope ;Slope, :Erodes easily --;Erodes easi:
; erodes easily.;
58*, 59*:
Potts ;Seepage
;
Ildefonso ;Seepage,
; slope.
60, 61
Rhone
62*:
Rock outcrop.
Torriorthents.
63
Silas
stones ---;Slope, !Slope,
1 large stones. ! large stones,
; droughty.
!Slope ;Slope,
;Large stones,
: slope.
Slope,
large stop=
droughty.
;Piping Slope, Slope,
; erodes easily. erodes easily.; erodes eas:
;Large stones !Slope, ;Slope, Large stones, ;Slope,
; 1 large stones. ; large stones, ! slope. ; large stone
; : droughty. ; ; droughty.
,
; ! ;
Slope, !Thin layer ;Slope, !Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope,
depth to rock.; ! depth rock.! rooting depth. depth to rock.; rooting de
Slope,
seepage.
;Piping
64 !Slope, ;Thin layer
Tanna 1 depth to rock.;
6Torrifluvents
66*:
Torriorthents.
Camborthids.
Rock outcrop.
67*:
Torriorthents.
Rock outcrop.
68
Vale
69
Vale
70
Vale
!Slope, :Slope, !Favorable
: floods. floods.
;Slope, ;Slope, !Slope,
: peros slowly, : peros slowly, 1 depth to rock,
depth to rock.; rooting depth.; percs slowly.
'Seepage ;Piping ;Favorable ;Favorable ;Erodes easily
1
; ;
'Slope, ;Piping ;Slope ;Slope !Erodes easily,
seepage. ; ; : I slope.
; ! ; ;
Slope, ;Piping !Slope ;Slope ;Slope,
seepage. 1 ; 1 erodes easily.
See footnote at end of table.
Favorable.
Slope,
erodes eas:
rooting de:
Erodes easi
Slope,
erodes eas
Slope,
erodes eas
130
•
TABLE 12. --WILDLIFE HABITAT POTENTIALS
SOIL SURVEY
[See text for definitions of "good," "fair," "poor," and "very poor." Absence of an entry indicates
soil was not rated]
that the
Soil name and
map symbol
:Grain
: and
:seed
:crops
Potential for
:Wild
:Grasseslherba-:Hard-
and ; ceous: wood
:legumes:plantsltrees
;Fair
I I
!Fair
,
;Poor
1 :Very ;Very
Almy Variant : poor.; poor.
2*:
I �
Arle ;Very ;Very
poor.: poor.
1
i
Ansari :Very ;Very
I poor.; poor.
Rock outcrop.
3, 4 :Very ;Very ;Poor
Arvada : poor.; poor
5 ;Good :Good ;Fair
Ascalon
i 1 :
;
5 'Fair :Good
:Fair
Ascalon
7*:
Ascalon !Poor :Fair :Fair
'ena :Very :Very :Fair
; poor : poor.
I ,
;Fair :Good :Good
Azeltine ;Poor :Fair
1 1
3*:
Atencio
9*.
3adland
10, 11
3egay
12*:
Sucklon
Inchau
13, 14•, 15
Chilton
10
Cimarron
17
Cochetopa
18*, 19*:
Cochetopa
"perry
;Fair
;Poor
Fair
:Fair Fair
:Poor
:Very ;Very
poor.; poor.
Poor :Fair
Poor ;Poor
Poor :Poor
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Poor ;Poor 'Good
'Very :Very ,Fair .
; poor.; poor.
See footnote at end of table.
habitat elements
Conif-I Shrubs:WetlandlShailow
erous: 'plants ; water
areas
plants:
Potential as
Open- 'Wood-
land land
wild- wild-
life life
habitat tor --
Range -
Wetland land
wild- i wild-
life ; life
;Fair Very
poor.
;Fair :Very
I ; poor.
;Poor Very
poor.
� I
:Very Poor
I poor.
:Fair Poor
:Fair
;Very
poor.
:Very
: poor.
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Poor ;Very
poor.
:Fair Poor
'Fair ;Very
poor.
Fair
Fair
Poor
:Very
poor.
Fair :Very
poor.
Fair :Very
; poor.
I :
!Fair :Very
poor.
!Fair ;Fair :Very
: poor.
Fair
:Fair
;Fair
:Fair
(Very
poor.
:Very
poor.
;Very
poor.
:Very
poor.
;Very
I poor.
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
(Very Very
; poor. poor.
;Very
poor.
;Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Poor
Poor
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Good
Very Fair.
poor.
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
Fair.
Poor.
Very
poor.
Very ;Fair.
poor.
:Fair.
:Fair.
;Fair.
Fair ;Very
poor.
;Fair
;Poor
:Fair
?oor
Poor
:Poor
'Fair
!Poor
Very (Fair
poor.
(Very ;Fair
poor.
:Very ;Poor
poor.
;Fair
Very
poor.
Very
poor.
;Very
poor.
Very
; poor.
Fair.
:Fair.
:Very :Fair.
: poor.
:Very
poor.
;Very
poor.
:Very
I poor.
:Very
: poor.
,Very
I poor.
:Very
poor.
Very
poor.
:Fair.
:Fair.
;Fair.
;Fair.
;Fair.
:Fair.
:Good.
•32
SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 12. --WILDLIFE HABITAT POTENTIALS --Continued
Soil name and ;Grain
map symbol ; and
;seed
;crops
Potential for habitat elements , Potential as habitat for --
Wild ; ; ; ; Open- ; Wood- ; ; Range-
Grasses;herba- Hard- Conif-;Shrubs;Wetland;Shallow; land ; land ;Wetland; land
and ; ceous wood erous; ;plants ; water ; wild- ; wild- ; wild- I wild-
legumes;plants trees ,plants; ; areas ; life : life ; life ; life
;
I
'
I
40, 41 ;Fair ;Fair ;Fair
Kim
I I ,
I
I I :
42 ;Poor ;Poor ;Good
Lamphier ; ; ;
,
43 ;Poor ;Poor ;Fair
Limon
1 1 ;
1I
I I ,
44 ;Fair ;Good ;Good
Morval
1
;
45*:;
;
Morval ;Fair ;Good ;Good
I 1 ,
Tridell ;Very ;Very ;Poor
: poor.; poor. :
,
I
1 ,
,
46 ;Fair ;Good ;Fair
Nihill ; ; ;
I I I
47 ;Poor :Fair ;Fair
Nihill ; ;
; ;
48 ;Poor :Poor ;Good
Northwater
I I 1
ifiv II
50, 51 ;Poor ;Fair ;Fair
Olney ; ;
52 ;Very ;Very ;Good
Parachute ; poor ; poor. ;
I
53*: ;
Parachute ;Poor ;Poor ;Good
I
.
Rhone Poor ;Poor :Good
I 1 ,
I :
54, 55, 56 ;Poor ;Poor :Fair
Potts
57* 58*:
Potts ;Poor :Poor ;Fair
;
Ildefonso ;Poor ;Poor ;Fair
;
59*:
Potts ;Poor :Poor ;Fair
;
: ; ;
Ildefonso ;Very ;Very ;Fair
; poor ; poor. ;
I : :
60 ;Good
Rhone
61
Rhone
41/Iock outcrop.
Torriorthents.
;Poor ;Poor
1 ;
;Very ;Very
poor.; poor.
I I
r 1
1 I
See footnote at end of table.
Good
(
;Fair
;Fair
;Fair
;Fair
:Fair Poor ;Poor Good
;Fair ;Very ;Very Poor
; poor. : poor.
:Fair ;Very ;Very Fair
: poor. ; poor.
Fair ;Very ;Very Fair
poor. poor.
Fair ;Very ;Very Fair
: poor. : poor.
Fair ;Poor (Very Fair
poor.
Fair Very ;Very Poor
poor. poor.
;Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
;Very
; poor.
;Very
; poor.
;Very
; poor.
;Poor
Fair
Fair
Poor
Good
I
1 ;
;Very ;Fair.
poor. ;
I I
I I
;Very ;Fair.
poor. ;
1
1 I
;Very ;Fair.
; poor.
I I
i I
;Poor ;Fair.
I 1
1 ,
I 1
I ,
;Poor :Fair.
;
'Very ;Fair.
poor. ;
Very ;Fair.
poor.
Very ;Fair.
poor.
Very ;Fair.
poor.
1 ;
;Very ;Fair.
poor. ;
I f
Very :Fair.
; poor.
Fair.
;
I
Fair Very Very Fair ;Very
poor. poor. ; ; poor.
;
;Fair Very Very Fair ; :Very :Good.
; poor. poor. ; : poor. ;
1 1
:Fair ;Very Very:Poor!; :Very :Fair.
poor. poor. ; ; ; poor. :
; : ; ; :
(
1
;Very Very Poor ; ;Very Fair.
poor. poor. ; ; poor.
;Very Very Poor ; !Very Fair.
; poor. ; poor. ; ; : poor.
;Very Very Poor ; :Very ;Fair.
poor. poor. : i poor. ;
�
;Fair
;Fair
;Fair
Fair ;'Very Very Poor ;'Very Fair.
; poor. poor. ; : poor.
;
Fair ;Very Very Fair !Very (Good.
; poor. poor. ; poor.
1
Fair ;Very Very Poor ;Very ;Good.
poor. poor. poor. :
134
•
TABLE 13. --ENGINEERING INDEX PROPERTIES
SOIL SURVEY
[The symbol < means less than; > means more than. Absence of an entry indicates that data were not estimated]
Classification ;Frag- Percentage passing
Soil name and Depth; USDA texture ; ; ;ments sieve number --
map symbol i ; Unified ; AASHTO I > 3
inches; ! 10 40 200
Almy Variant
Arle
Ansari
doc4c outcrop.
34
0, p
Ascalon
Ascalon
Pena
3*:
Atencio
•
In
0-8 ;Loam ;CL -ML ;1-4
8-341C1ay loam ;CL ;A-6
34-601Flaggy clay ;CL ;A-6
1 loam, flaggy
; loam.
0-10;Very stony loam ;SM, GM,
ML
10-32;Very stony loam, GM, SM
; very stony
; sandy loam.
32 ;Weathered
1 bedrock.
0-101Loam ;CL -ML,
Liquto Plas-
limit ; ticity
index
Pct
0-5 90-100190-100130-95
0-5 85-100185-100175-95
25-35 175-90 175-90 160-80
� I ;
;A-4 ,25-40
;
11-2, A-1130-60
60-85 55-80 145-70
40-70 140-70 135-55
1A-4 ; 5-15 ;75-100175-90 170-30
SM -SC I
10-18;Loam, stony loam CL -ML, ,A-4 ;15-35 ;75-95 175-90 170-80
1 1 SM -SC ;
18 1Unweatnered
I bedrock.
;
3-3 ;Loam CL -ML
3-171C1ay, silty clay CL, CH
loam.
17-60;Clay Loam, silty,CL
; clay loam.
0-5 ;Fine sandy loam S1
5-301Sandy clay loam SC, CL
30-60:Sandy loam, SC,
1 sandy clay ' SM -SC,
1 loam, fine CL,
1 sandy loam. 1 CL -ML
1 0-5:Fine sandy loam 1514
1 7
-30;Sandy clay loam ;SC, CL
;30-601Sandy loam, ;SC,
1 sandy clay 1 SM -SC,
1 loam, fine CL,
; sandy loam. 1 CL -ML
0-121Stony Loam ;CL -ML
112-601Very stony loam,1GM
; very stony ;
1 sancy Loam.
0-11
11-23
;23-28
;28-60
Sancy loam ;SM
Gravelly sandy ;SC
clay loam, 1
sandy clay ;
loam. 1
Gravelly sandy ;SM -SC
clay loam, 1
gravelly sandy 1
loam. 1
Sand, gravel, ;SP, GP,
and cobbles. 13P -SM,
GP -GM
See footnote at end of table.
50-75
65-85
50-70
35-55
20-35
Pc„
10-20 5-10
30-40 10-20
20-30 10-15
NP
NP
45-65 20-30 1 5-10
45-65 20-30 1 5-10
1-4 1 3 90-100190-100135-95 160-75 15-25 5-10
1-7 ; 0 ;80-100;75-100170-100165-95 40-65 20-35
1-7 1 3 180-100;75-100170-100 55-80 40-45 20-25
1-2, 1-4; 0 ;95-100130-100
1-6 1 0 195-100;90-100
1-4, 1-61 0 95-100135-100
11-2, A-4; 0
;A-6 1 7
;A-4 A-6'
;A-1
95-100
95-100
95-100
5-20 ;75-90
35-75 140-75
70-95 25-50 1 15-25 42-5
80-100;40-55 1 20-40 10-20
75-95 ,35-65 , 20-40 1 5-15
90-10070-95 25-50 15-25 ' OP -5
90-100130-100140-55 1 20-40 1 10-20
95-100175-95 135-65 , 20-40 1 5-15
-35 170-75 150-60 1 20-40 5-20
35-70 130-65 120-50 1 20-30 142-5
0-5 175-100175-100150-05
0-5 65-90 50-90 135-05
5-10 50-80 150-75 40-65
1 ;
30-60 140-60 135-55 110-35
20-30 , 15-20 112-5
25-45 1 20-30 10-15
15-30 15-25 1 5-10
0-10 NP
•
138
TABLE 13. --ENGINEERING INDEX PROPERTIES --Continued
Soil name and
map symbol
;Depth; USDA texture
43
Limon
44
Morval
45*:
Morval
Tridell
46, 47
Nihil)
• 48
Northwater
49, 50, 51
Olney
52
Parachute
In
Classification ;Frag-
;ments
Unified ; AASHTO ; > 3 ;
;inches)
SOIL SURVEY
Percentage passing
sieve number --
4
10 ; 40 ; 200
Liquid
limit
0-5 ;Silty clay loam ;CL
;A-6
5-60 Silty clay loam, CH, CL. 1A-7
silty clay,
clay.
0-5 Loam ;CL
5-17 Silty clay loam,;CL
clay loam.
17-60 Stony clay loam,;CL, SC
stony loam. ;
0-5 .Loam ;CL
5-17 Silty clay loam,;CL
clay loam.
17-60 Stony clay loam,ICL, SC
stony loam.
0-10 Stony loam
10-60
0-11
11-60
,A-6
;A-6
;A-6
;A-6
;A-6
;A-6
;CL -ML, 1A-4
; GM -GC,
SM -SC
Very stony loam ;ML ;A-4
Channery loam ---;GM, ;A-2,
1 GM -GC,
SM, ML
;GM, GM -GC A-1,
Very channery
loam, very
channery sandy
loam.
0-25 Loam ;CL -ML, ;.A-4
1 SM -SC
25-50 Very channery ;GC, GM -GC A-6,
clay loam, very; A-2,
channery loam. ; ,A-4
50 Unweathered -_-
bedrock.
0-12 Loam
12-33 Sandy clay loam
33-43 Gravelly sandy
clay loam,
gravelly sandy
loam.
43-60;Very gravelly
; sandy loam,
; very gravelly
1 sandy clay
; loam.
0-5 ;Loam
5-18;Loam
18-291Very channery
loam, very
; channery sandy
I loam.
29 ;Unweathered
bedrock.
See footnote at end of table.
•
;CL -ML, .ML
;SC, SM -SC
;SC,
; SM -SC,
1 GC,
, GM -GC
IGM,
; GM -GC,
; GC
;CL -ML
1CL,
; CL -ML,
SM -SC,
; SC
:GM -GC, GM
Pot
0 ; 100 100
0 i 100 100
0-5
0-10
15-35 ;75-85
90-100
85-100
0-5 ;90-100
0-10 185-100
15-35
5-20
35-70
A -u; 0-5
A-2; 0-5
195-100170-90
'95-100165-95
85-100;80-95 60-75
80-100;65-95 160-80
70-80 155-70 40-60
85-100;30-95 160-75
80-100;65-95 ;60-80
55-70 ;40-60
65-75 ;55-65 40-55
60-90 55-75 ;50-65
50-75 35-65 ;30-60
15-40 ;10-35
75-85 ;70-80
70-80
;65-95
;60-85
130-60 ;20-50
0 ;75-95 :75-90
60-85
125-30 140-50 ;40-50 135-45
A-4
A-4, A-61
A-2
Plas-
ticity
index
Pct
30-50 15-30
40-60 20-40
30-40 10-15
30-40 10-15
25-35 10-15
30-40 ; 10-15
30-40 10-15
25-35 10-15
20-30 5-10
15-25 NP -5
25-35 5-10
20-30 NP -10
45-65 20-30 5-10
30-40 20-35 5-15
0 ;95-100;95-100;55-90 150-70 1 20-35
0 95-100;75-90 ;65-85 135-45 1 20-35
0 ;50-85 150-75 135-55 20-35 ; 20-30
A-2, A-11 0
A-4
A -a, A-61
5-10
5-15
30-50 30-50 20-35 10-25 15-30 ; NP -'5
0 190-100 90-100165-95
0 75-100 75-95 170-95
50-75 20-30
35-75 20-35
1 5-10
1 5-15
A-1, A-21 5-30 25-40 ;20-30 115-30 110-20 15-25 NP -13
• RIFLE AREA, COLORADO
•
•
TABLE 13. --ENGINEERING INDEX PROPERTIES --Continued
1 Classification 'Frag- 1 Percentage passing 1
Soil name and ;Depth; USDA texture 1 1 Invents 1 sieve number-- ;Liquid Plas-
map symbol 1 1 I Unified 1 AASHTO I> 3 1 1 ; 1 1 limit ticity
1 1
:inches; 4 I 10 1 40 1200 1 index
. , In 1 ; Pct :
Pct
I
53*: 1
Parachute 1 0-5 ;Loam 1CL-ML 11-4 : 0 190-100190-100165-95 150-75 ; 20-30 5-10
5-181Loam ICL, 11-4, 1-61 0 175-100175-95 170-95 135-75 20-35 5-15
1 1 1 CL -ML, : ; ;
;
; ; 1 SM -SC, I , 1
SC i 1 i
118-29'Very channery ;GM -GC, GM:A-1, 1-21 5-30 ;25-40 120-30 115-30
1 1 loam, very 1 1 1 '
1 1 channery. sandy 1 : ; 1
1 I loam. 1 1 1 1 1
I
29 ;Unweathered i --- 1 --- ; --- '
1 1 bedrock. ; 1 1 '
Rhone I 0-8 :Loam ;CL, CL-ML1A-4, 1-ol 0 190-100;30-95 170-90 50-70 20-35 5-15
1 8-281Sandy clay loam,:CL, 11-4, 1-61 0-5 :35-100175-95 100-90 35-55 1 20-40 5-20
1 1 loam. I CL -ML, 1 1 � 1 1
1 SM -SC, 1 1 1 1
1
SC 1 1 1 1
128-52;channery sandy :GM -GC :A-2 1 0-10 145-60 140-55 130-50 ;15-30 20-30 { 5-10
:. clay loam, very; 1 1 1 1
i
1 1 channery sandy ;
1
1 clay loam. 1
1
1 52 1Unweathered
1 bedrock. 1 1 1 1 1 1
;
54, 55, 56 1 0-4 ;Loam IML !1-4 0 175-100175-100155-90 150-70 25-35 NP -5
Potts 1 4-28101ay loam 1CL 11-6 0 175-100;75-100170-100155-80 25-35 10-15
128-601Loam IML 11-4 0 175-100175-100:55-90 150-70 25-35 AP -5
1
*, 58*, 59*: 1 ; ; 1 ;
ctts 1 0-4 ;Loam ML 11-4 0 175-100:75-100155-90 150-70 25-35 AP -5
1 4-28:Clay loam CL 11-6 0 175-100175-100170-100:55-80 25-35 10-15
128-60:Loam ML !1-4 0 175-100175-100165-90 150-70 , 25-35 NP -5
1{10-60 130-45 20-35 20-25 NP -5
Ildefonso 1 0-8 ,Stony loam 1SM, GM IA -1, A-2{ 5-25 50-75
1 3-601Very stony loam,1SM, GM 11-1, .1-2120-70 :40-75 135-60 125-50 10-30 20-25 NP -5
1
very gravelly 1
1 1 sandy loam.
1
60, 61 1 0-8 ;Loam 1CL, CL -11L11-4, 1-51 0 190-100180-95 170-90 ;50-70 20-35 5-15
Rhone 18-281Sandy clay loam,ICL, :A-4, A-61 0-5 135-100175-95 160-90 135-65 20-40 5-20
1 loam 1 CL -ML, 1 1 1 1
1 1 SM -SC, 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 SC 1
: ; ;
1 ;
128-521Channery sandy 1311-5C 11-2 1 0-10 45-60 :40-55 130-50 115-30 20-30 5-10
1 1 clay loam, very; ; 1 1
1 1 channery sandy 1 1 1 '
1 1 clay loam. 1 1 1 1
1 1
1 52 ;Unweathered 1 ;
; bedrock. 1 1 ! 1 ; ;
139
110-20 ; 15-25 NP -10
62*:
Rock outcrop.
Torriorthents.
1 '
53 0-60;Loam 1ML 1A-4 0-10 190-100130-100175-95 . � 55- 80 20-25 NP -5 1
Silas 1 1
1
1 1 ;
64 11-6, 1-71�0-5 :90-100190-100190-100185-95 ; 35-45 15-20
Tanna 11-6, 1-7; 0-5 190-100190-100:30-95 175-90 { 35-45 15-25
1 ; 1
11-2 1 0-10 140-100130-95 125-80 120-70 25-30 5-10
, 0-9 :Silty clay loam 1CL
1 9-241C1ay loam, clay, ICL
1 1 silty clay loam'
:24-301Very channery 1GM-GC,
' 1 loam, channery 1 CL -ML
1 1 clay loam, 1
1 I loam. 1
1 30 :Unweathered
:
bedrock.
See footnote at end of table.
I I
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO 141
TABLE 14. --PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS
EThe symbol < means less than; > means more than. Entries under ''Erosion factors --T" apply to the entire
profile. Entries under "Organic matter" apply only to the surface layer. Absence of an entry indicates
that data were not available or were not estimated]
Soil name and
map symbol
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ; Erosion
(Depth:Clay <2mm1 Permeability ;Available; Soil. (Salinity; Shrink -swell 1 factors ;Organic
1 water ;reaction; 1 potential 1 T- 1 matter
1 ;capacity : i : K I T
; In , Pct ; In/hr 1 In/in 1 pH lmmhos/cm; , , 1 Pct
1 1 1 1 ;
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO 143
•
TABLE 14. --PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS --Continued
Soil name and DepthlClay <2mm1
mac symbol
35*:
Lazear
36, 37
Irigu:
38*:
irigui
Starman
I 1 Erosion
Permeability ;Available; Soil Salinity Shrink -swell factors Organic
1 water ;reaction potential i matter
;capacity 1 K 1 T
In; Pct in/hr 1 In/in ; off lmmnos/cm; ; Pct
I 1 I
I 1 , 1 I
0-4 1 15-25 1 0.6-2.0 10.14-0.1617.9-9.0 <2 'Low 10.201 1 0.5-1
4-161 20-25 ; 0.6-2.0 10.14-0.16;7.9-9.0 <2 ;Low 10.20;
16 1 --- ; --- 11 --- --- 1 I1
--- 1
1
0-6 15-27 : 0.6-2.0 ;0.09-0.11'6.1-7.8 <2 ;Low ;0.28; 1 1 1-3
6-17 20-35 ; 0.6-2.0 10.05-0.07 7.4-8.4 <2 ;Low ;0.201
17 --- i --- 1 --- --- --- : 1 I 1
0-6 15-27 0.6-2.0 ;0.09-0.1116.1-7.8
6-17 20-35 ; 0.6-2.0 10.05-0.0717.4_8.4
17 --- ; --- 1 --- ; ---
1 1 ,
0-3 15-25 ; 0.6-2.0 10.09-0.11;7.4-9.0 <2 ;Low
3-13 18-25 1 0.6-2.0 10.09-0.11;7.4-9.0 <2 ;Low
13 --- : --- I --- I
--- --- 1
1 I '
39 0-3 15-35 0.6-2.0 ;0.16-0.1816.6-7.3 <2 :Low
Jerry 3-40 35-45 : 0.06-0.2 10.13-0.1516.6-8.4 <2 ;High
40-60 20-50 : 0.6-2.0 ;0.13-0.1517.9-8.4 <2 ;Moderate
r ; 1
40, 41 0-60 15-25 0.6-2.0 10.15-0.1817.4-8.4<2 ;Low 0.32
Kim : I : ,
; , 1
42 0-60 20-27 0.6-2.0 10.18-0.21;6.1-7.3 <2 ;Low 10.28
Lamph-er : ; 1
, 1
1 : 1 1
. _ 43 0-5 30-40 ; 0.2-0.6 :0.14-0.17'17.4-8.4 2-8 ;High ;;0.238
mor. 5-60 35-60 : 0.06-0.2 10.12-0.16;7.9-9.0 2-8 ;High--- 0.2
I I I
_. ,4 0-5 22-32 : 0.6-2.0 ;0.18-0.21:6.6-8.4 <2 ;Moderate ;0.37
Morva' 5-17 28-35 ; 0.6-2.0 10.14-0.21;7.4-8.4 <2 ;Moderate 10.43
17-60 20-35 1 0.6-2.0 :0.08-0.1017.8-8.4 <2 :Moderate 0.24
1 ;
•
•
•
144
TABLE 14. --PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS --Continued
SOIL SURVEY
Soil name and ;Depth;Clay <2mm; Permeability1 1 ; Erosion
ma symbol ;Avai_able; Soil Salinity, Shrink -swell ; factors Organic;
p Y ' 1 water ;reaction; ; potential ,
I T ,
;capacity K T matter
In ; Pct In/hr
in/in pH ;mmnos/cm; Pct
53*:
;
Rhone ; 0-8 i 20-27 i 0.6-2.0 '
0.19-0.21;6.6-7.8 <2 ;Low;;0.24 3
; 8-281 20-30 0.6-2.0 ;0.15-0.1716.6-7.8 <2 ;Moderate0.243_6
;28-52; 20-30 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.08-0.1016.6-7.8 <2 ;Low ;0.15;
; 52 '
; ;
54, 55, 56
Potts ; 0-4 1 15-25 0.6-2.0 10.16-0.1816.6-7.8 <2 ;Low 10.37; 5 1-2
; 4-281 20-35 1 0.6-2.0 ;0.19-0.2116.6-8.4 <2 ;Moderate 10.43;
128-601 15-25 0.6-2.0 10.16-0.1817.9-9.0 <2 ;Low ;0.551
I
57*,58*, 59*: 1 ; ; 1
Pots ; 0-4 ; 15-25 ; 0.6-2.0 ' 1
;0.16-0.18;6.6-7.8 <2 ;Low 10.37; 5 ; 1-2
; 4-28; 20-35 ; 0.6-2.0 10.19-0.21;6.6-8.4 <2 ;Moderate ;0.43;
128-601 15-25 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.16-0.1817.9-9.0 <2 ;Low 10.551
,
Ildefonso 10_8 15_25 ;
2.0-6.0 ,0.08-0.10;7.4-8.4 <2 ;Low ;0.15; 3 0.5-1
8-601 15-25 ; 2.0-6.0 ;0.06-0.0817.9-8.4 ; <4 ;Low 10.151
, , ; 11 ;
60, 61
Rhone 1 0-8 1 20-27 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.19-0.21;6.6-7.8 I <2 ;Low 10.241 3 ; 3-6
; 8-28; 20-30 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.15-0.1716.6-7.8 ; <2 ;Moderate 10.241 1
;28-52; 20-30 ; 0.6-2.0 10.08-0.10;6.6-7.8 1 <2 ;Low ;0.15; 1
1 52 1 --
, 1 1 ,
62*:
Rock outcrop.
I I
Torriorthents. '
,
63 ; 0-601 15-27
Silas
64 1 0-9 1 27-35
Tanna ; 9-241 35-45
24-30; 15-30
30 1
I
65*.
Torr1fluvents
66*:
Torriorthents.
Camborthids.
Rock outcrop.
67*:
Torriorthents.
Rock outcrop.
1
68, 69, 70 ; 0-111
Vale 111-26;
;26-60;
71*:
Villa Grove 1 0-4 1
, ' 4-151
115-60;
,
Zoltay 1 0-191
;19-60;
,
72 1 0-171
Wann ;17-60;
1
0.6-2.0
0.06-0.2
0.06-0.2
0.06-0.2
0.14-0.16;6.6-7.8
1
10.14-0.20;6.6-7.8
10.12-0.18;7.4-9.0
10.07-0.1217.4-9.0
<2 ;Low 10.24
<2 :Moderate 10.37
<4 ;Moderate ;0.43
<4 ;Moderate 10.24
20-27 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.19-0.2216.1-7.8 <2 ;Moderate
25-35 ; 0.6-2.0 10.17-0.22;6.6-8.4 <2 ;Moderate
15-30 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.13-0.2017.4-9.0 <2 ;Low
15-27 1 0.2-0.6
20-35 ; 2.0-6.0
15-25 ; 0.2-2.0
I I
; I I
I
10.16-0.1817.4-8.4 2-8 ;Moderate
10.10-0'.14;7.4-8.4 <8 ;Low
10.14-0.16;7.9-8.4 <8 ;Moderate
1 1
10.17-0.19;6.6-7.8 <2 ;Moderate
10.13-0.15;6.6-7.8 <2 ;High
5
3-5
2 ; 20-4L
0.321 5 1 2-4
0.43; ;
0.431 1
,
10.24; 5 ; 2-4
10.201 1
10.321 1
20-27 ; 0.6-2.0 ;0.28; 5 ; 2-4
35-45 I 0.06-0.2
10.24; ;
10-18 ; 2.0-6.0 10.16-0.1816.6-8.4 <2 ;Low 1
10-18 2.0-6.0 3-6
,0.15-0.17;7.9-8.4 <2 ;Low 10.20; 1 o ;
1
* See description of the map unit for composition and behavior characteristics of the map unit.
TABLE 15. --SOI) 0 WATER FEATURES •
[The definitions of "flooding" and "water table" in the Glossary explain terms such as "rare," "brief," "apparent," and "perched."
The symbol < means less than; > means more than. Absence of an entry indicates that the feature is not a concern]
1 1 Flooding 1 High water table Bedrock 1 1 Risk of corrosion
Soil name and 'Hydro-, ; ; ; i 1 ; ; Potential ;
map symbol 1 logic) Frequency 1 Duration 1Months 1 Depth Months ; Depth ; Hardness 1 frost 'Uncoated 1Concrete
I I I I 1 1 I I I
,group 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 action 1 steel 1
,1 f 1 , i 1 1 I I 1
1 I 1 I I Ft 1 In 1 1 1 1
1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
I 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1
1 I I 1 1 , I , ' 1
1 I C None 1 I >6.0 >60 1 ;Low lligh Low.
AlmyVariant 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1
2 1 1 1 1 1
Arle i C 'None ; 1 { >6.0 : 1 20-40 ;Rippable ;Low ;Moderate ;Low.
I 1 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Ansari ; U {None ; 1 1 >6.0 1 i 10-20 {Hard ;Low ;High ;Low.
Rock outcrop. 1 : 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3, 4 { U {None ; 1 1 >6.0 i 1 >60 ; {Low ;High 'Moderate.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
Arvada 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1
I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
I 1 1 1 1 I II 1 I I
5, 6 1 B ;None I I I >6.0 i. I >60 I ;Moderate ---(Moderate :Low.
1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1
Ascalon I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
1 1 1 1 1 1 ; 1 1 1 1
* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
71 1 I 1 1
Ascalon 1 B ;None 1 : i >6.0. i ; >60 1 :Moderate ---)Moderate 'Low.
1 1 1 I 1 1
I I 1 I I 1 1 , 1 1 1
Pena I B None
' 1 ' >6.0 1 1 >60 ; ;Moderate ---;High ;Low.
I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
8*: ; 1 ; 1 I 1 ; ; : 1 :
Atencio ; B :tJone ; ; ; >6.0 1 1 >60 1 ;Low ;High ;Low.
1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1
I 1 1 1 I 1 I I I I I
Azeltine ; B ;None 1 1 ; >6.0 ; : >60 ; :Low :High ;Low.: : 1
1 : ; ; ; ; 1 :
I I 1 I
1 I 1
1 I I 1
I 1 I
9*. 1 1 1 1 11
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Badland 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
1I 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 I
1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1
10, 11 1 B ;None : 1 -- : >6.0 1 --- : >60 ; --- :Low ;High Low.
1 I 1 I I 1 I 1 1 Begay 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 I: ; ; 1 i 1 i 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 I , 1 1 1 , I
12*: I 1
Bucklon { U ;None 1 1 : >6.0 : : 10-20 ;Rippable ;Moderate ---:High ;Low.
I I I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1
1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 I iLl_.:wi Inchau ; C :clone ;1 >6.0 1 20-40 1Rippable ;Moderate ---;High 1 1 111 I 1 1 11 1r >6.O ' >60 ; ;Low ;1loderate
13, 11, 15 1 B ,None 1 1 1
Chilton I { I I 1 1 1 1 1 { ;
11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I
16 ; C 'None ; 1 : >6.0 ; 1 >60 1 --- :Moderate ;High ;Low.
Cimarron ; 1 1 1 : 1 1 1 : 1 :
1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
17 ; C 'None : 1 ; >6•0 ; ; >60 1 ;Moderate ---:High :Low.
Cochetopa 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
18*,19 I 1 1 1 1
Cochetopa ; C ;None ' 1 ; >6.0 ; 1 >60 i ;Moderate ---;High iLLoowwl
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I11 1 1 1 1 1Jerry;C ;clone 1 ' ' >6.0 ; --- :>60 : ;14oderate---;high
I 1 I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1
I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
See footnote at end of table.
0C3V 07O0 `vDdv 3ldIH
• •
TABLE 15. --SOIL ANI) WATER FEATURES --Continued
Flooding 1
Soil name and
map symbol
Hydro -I
logic) Frequency
group I
Duration (Months
1 i
I
1
I
39 I C ;None 1
Jerry , : ;
:
40, 41 I B ;None 1
Kim 1 ; 1
; 1
42 I B ;None I
Larnphier ; 1 1
1 ; 1
43 3 ; C None I
Limon 1 I I
I ; I
44 I B ;None 1
Morval 1 ; ;
1 ; 1
45*: 1 I 1
Morval I B (None ;
1 ; 1
1'ridell 1
;None :
1 1
46, 47 1 B ;None I
Nihill ; ; 1
;
48 1 B ;None 1
Northwater 1 1 ;
1
I
49, 50, 51 I F3 INone 1
Olney ; ; 1
I 1
52 I B ;None I
Parachute i ; 1
1 1 ;
53*. ; ; 1
Parachute I B ;None I
1I
;
Rhone I B ;None
1 1 1
54, 55, 56 : B ;None 1
Potts 1 1 1
1 : 1
57*, 58*, 59*: ; ; ;
Potts I B ;None I
1 : 1
Ildefonso I B ;None I
11
:
60, 61 I B ;None I
Rhone 1 1 1
; 1
62*: ; ;
Rock outcrop. ; ; ;
1
Torriorthents. ; ; ;
See footnote at end of table.
High water table ; Bedrock I I Risk of corrosion
i I I Potential 1 7-
Depth i Months I Depth 1 Hardness I frost ;Uncoated :Concrete
; 1 1 action 1 steel I
Ft : 1 In ; I ;
—1 1
1 1 1 1 I 1
>6.0 : ; >60 1 ;Moderate ---;High (Moderate.
: ; ; 1
;
>6.0 ; ; >60 I (Low ;high ;Low.
1 1 1 ;
; 1 ; 1 1
>6.0 I --- ; >60 ; ;Moderate ---(High ;Low.
1
I ; i ; I I
>6.0 ; --- 1 >60 ; ;Low ;High ;Moderate.
1 ; 1 1 1
1 1 1 ;
>6.0 ; 1 >60 ; --- ;Moderate ---(Moderate Low.
1 ; 1 ; ;
1 1 ; :
I I i
>6.0 ; : >60 : :Moderate ---;Moderate ;Low.
1 1 ; I 1 I
>6.0 ; : >60 1 ;Moderate ---:High ;Low.
1 1 ;
>6.0 ; 1 >60 ; ;Moderate ---;high ;Low.
11 1
i I I I 1 I
1 ; 1 i 1 ;
>6.0 I ; 40-60 ;Hard ;Moderate ---(Moderate ;Low.
I I I I
I I I 1 I
>6.0 ; ; >60 ; --- ;Low ;Moderate ;Low.
I 1 I I 1 I
I
>6.0 ; 1 20-40 IRippable ;Moderate ;Moderate ;Low.
1 ;
11 1 1 1 1
I 1 1 1 1
1 ; ; I I ;
>6.0 ; : 20-40 IRippable ;Moderate ;Moderate ;Low.
1 ; 1
>6.0 : ; 40-60 IRippable ;Moderate ;Moderate ;Low.
;I
>6.0 ; ; >60 ; --- ;Low- ;High ;Moderate.
; ; 1 1 ;
1 ; 1 1
1 I ; 1
>6.0 ; ; >60 ; ;Low ;High :Moderate.
11 ;High
>6.0 ; I >60 ; ; 1 Low i;Low. Low.
I II I
1
>6.0 : --- ; 40-60 IRippable ;Moderate ---:Moderate :Low.
1 1 ;
1 1 1 ;
1 1 I
1 1 I 1
1 I 1 1 1
; 1 1
oavEio-oo `load 3l11d
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO 149
TABLE 16. --CLASSIFICATION OF THE SOILS
Soil name Family or higher taxonomic class
Almy Variant
Ansari
Arle
Arvada
Ascalon
Atencio
Azeltine
Begay
Buckton
Chilton
Cimarron
Cochetopa
Cushman
Dateman
Detra
Dollard
Etoe
Farlow
Heldt
Holderness Variant
Ildefonso
Inchau
Irigul
Jerry
Kim
Lamphier
Lazear
Limon
Morval
Ni hill
Northwater
Olney
Parachute
40qna
;ts
.one
Silas
Starman
Tanna
Tridell
Vale
Villa Grove
Wann
Zoltay
Fine -loamy, mixed Borollic Haplargids
Loamy, mixed Lithic Haploborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed, Aridic Haploborolls
Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic Ustollic Natrargids
Fine -loamy, mixed, mesic Aridic Argiustolls
Fine -loamy over sandy or sandy -skeletal, mixed, mesic Aridic Argiustolls
Fine -loamy over sandy or sandy -skeletal, mixed, mesic Torriorthentic Haplustolls
Coarse -loamy, mixed, mesic Ustollic Camborthids
Loamy, mixed, shallow Typic Cryoborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed (calcareous), mesic Ustic Torriorthents
Fine, montmorillonitic Argic Vertic Cryoborolls
Fine, montmorillonitic Argic Pachic Cryoborolls
Fine -loamy, mixed, mesic Ustollic Haplargids
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Pathic Cryoborolls
Fine -loamy, mixed Pachic Argiborolls
Fine, montmorillonitic (calcareous), frigid Ustic Torriorthents
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Typic Paleboralfs
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Typic Cryoborolls
Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic Ustertic Camborthids
Fine, montmorillonitic Aridic Haploborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed, mesic Ustollic Calciorthids
Fine -loamy, mixed Argic Cryoborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Lithic Cryoborolls
Fine, montmorillonitic Argic Cryoborolls
Fine -loamy, mixed (calcareous), mesic Ustic Torriorth.ents
Fine -loamy, mixed Pachic Cryoborolls
Loamy, mixed (calcareous), mesic Lithic Ustic Torriorthents
Fine, montmorillonitic (calcareous), mesic Ustertic Torriorthents
Fine -loamy, mixed Aridic Argiborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed (calcareous), mesic Ustic Torriorthents
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Cryic Pachic Paleborolls
Fine -loamy, mixed, mesic Ustollic Haplargids
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Typic Cryoborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed, mesic Aridic Calciustolls
Fine -loamy, mixed, mesic Ustollic Haplargids
Fine -loamy, mixed Pachic Cryoborolls
Fine -loamy, mixed Cumulic Cryoborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed (calcareous) Lithic Cryorthents
Fine, montmorillonitic Aridic Argiborolls
Loamy -skeletal, mixed Aridic Calciborolls
Fine -silty, mixed, mesic Aridic Argiustolls
Fine -loamy, mixed Aridic Argiborolls
Coarse -loamy, mixed, mesic Fluvaquentic Haplustolls
Fine, montmorillonitic Pachic Argiborolls
•
FORM NO,
OWS-11
07/93
STATE OF COLORADO
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
618 C.rtsnnW Bldg„ 1313 9t»rrnan St, Deaver. Colorado 80203
(303) 11643381
PRIOR TO COMPLETING FORM, SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP/ADDRESS / LOCATION
WELL PERMIT, LIVESTOCK TANK OR EROSION CONTROL DAM
NEW OWNER
NAME(S) John K. 6 Nila I. Barrington
Mailing Address „0l45 County Road 22S
City, St. Zlp Rifle, CO 81650
Phone( 970) 625-0208
THIS CHANGE IS FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
J WELL PERMIT NUMBER 166607
LIVESTOCK WATER TANK NUMBER
El�
t t EROSION CONTROL DAM NUMBER
For O(Hor U.. only
RECEIVED
014'95
WELL LOCATION: COUNTY Garfield
....................................................
SE
OWNER'S WELL DESIGNATION
(City)
1/4 d n,. SW 1/4, Sec, 6 Twp. 6 ❑ N. «® S., Range
Distances from Section Lines
(SW -4) (ap)
92 U E. or a W. 6th
P.M.
150 Ft. from ❑ N or ❑ S. Line, 2800 . Ft. from ❑ E. or ❑ W. Line.
Subdivision Lot Block Filing (Unit)_
LIVESTOCK TANK OR EROSION CONTROL DAM LOCATION: COUNTY
1/4, Sec. Twp. ❑ N. or ❑ S., Range........._.... ❑ E. or
P.M.
The above listed owners) say(s) that he (they) own the structure described herein.
The existing record is being amended for the following reason(s):
0 Change In name of owner. ❑ Change In mailing address.
❑ Correction of location.
I (we) have read the statements made herein, know the contents thereof, and state that they are true
to my (our) knowledge.
(Pursuant to Section 24-4-104 (13)(a) C.A.S., the making of false statements herein constitutes perjury in
the second degree and is punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor.)
Nameff tle (Please type or print)
John K. Parrington
Nila I, Parrington
yCl.�.0 .A
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
ACCEPTED AS A CHANGE IN OWNERSHJI'
AND/OR MAILING ADDRESS.
Court Case No. Dlv.
Basin
AUG 2 5 1995
caw
MD
Use
Form NG.
GWS -25
APPLICANT
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 Centennial BIdQ., 1313 Sherman St, Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 888-3581
DUANE SCOTT
6051 CO RD 311
NEW CASTLE CO 81647
(303)876-2417
PERMIT TO USE AN EXISTING WELL
LIC
WELL PERMIT NUMBERfilfi6r -
DIV. 5 CNTY. 23 WD 39 DES. BASIN MD
Lot: Block: Filing: Subdly:
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 6
Twp 6 S RANGE 92 W 6th P.M.
DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES
150 Ft. from South Section Line
2800 Ft. from East Section Line
ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RIGHT
CONDFTIONS OF APPROVAL.
1) 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.
2) The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Rules
2 CCR 402-2, unless approval of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of Water Weil
Construction and Pump Installation Contractors in accordance with Rule 17.
3) Approved pursuant to CRS 37-92-602(3)(b)(II)(A) for the use of an existing unregistered well, and as the only well
on a tract of land of 41 acres described as that portion of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 6, Twp. 6 South, Rng. 92 West of
the 6th P.M., Garfield County, being more particularly described on the attached exhibit 'A'.
4) The use of ground water from this well is limited to fire protection, ordinary household purposes inside three (3)
single family dwellings, the irrigation of not more than one (1) acre of home gardens and lawns and the watering
of domestic animals.
5) The maximum pumping rate shall not exceed 15 GPM.
6) The return flow from the use of this well must be through 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.
c()) 1) to-I-�2
APPROVED
JD2
inLuV5
Pities Engine By
nrT r1 Z inns ^.._._._. .. _.,_ nr'T n cz 1nni
•
•
•
WRJ•5•Rsv. ?d
Application mutt
be complete where
applicable. Type or
print In . BLACK,
f, N K, No overstrikes
or erasures unless
Initialed.
COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 CoitlUnulrl Anja., 1i13 Ohuntutl 81,, Dullvar, Culmtttlu UO20J
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
(X) A PERMIT TO USE GROUND WATER
( ) A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WELL
FOR: ( ) A PERMIT TO INSTALL A PUMP
(1) APPLICANT • mailing address
NAME Duane Scott
( ) REPLACEMENT FOR NO.
X) oTHER Request permit for existing well - has been in piaci
WATER COURT CASE NO since 1950's or ea]
1960's
yo -v
RECEIVE.°
SEP 15'92
WA ,s �" uURCES
STATE ENGINEFPP
STREET 6051 County Road 311
CITY
New Castle, CO 81647
(:tat.) (zip)
TELEPHONE NO 876-2417
(2) LOCATION OF PROPOSED WELL
County Garfield
SF,
Twp. 6 S , Rng. 92 W
ideal
'/. of the SW '4, Section 6
6th P.M.
(3) WATER USE AND WELL DATA
Proposed maximum pumping rat. (qpm)
Average annual amount of ground water
to be approprloted (ecre•feet):
15 GPM
3
Number of acres to be Irrigated: 1
Proposed total depth (fttet)• existing well - depth
unknown
Aquifer ground water Is to be obtained from: alluvium
tributary to Colorado River
Owner's will designation Duane #1
GROUND WATER TO BE USED FOR•
( J HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY . no Irrigation (0)
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no material injury to existing water rights. The
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Owner(si._ Duane Guy Scott & Annie J. Scott
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system to be used.
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gardens 11/3 acre per dwelling), and watering of livestock. Septic system wLll.be
septic leach field approved by county.
(12) OTHER WALER_AIGH-Es used on this land, including wells. Give Registration and Water Court Case Numbers.
Type or right Used for (purpose)
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Description of land on which usad
same as above
(13) THE APPLICANT(S) STATE(S) THAT THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREON IS
TRUE TO THE BEST _.i HIS KNOWLEDGE.
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JOHN W. SAVAGE, P.C.
Attorney at Law
November 23, 2001
Rifle Fire Protection District
1850 Railroad Ave.
Rifle, CO 81650
201 Railroad Ave.
P.O. Box 1926
Rifle, CO 81650-1926
970-625-1470; fax: 625-0803
email: SavageJW@rof.net
Re: Parrington #2 Subdivision Exemption Application
Dear Sirs:
The Parringtons are applying to the Garfield County Commissioners for a subdivision
exemption to allow subdivision of a 42 acre parcel located at 0145 CR 225 to be split into three lots of
10, 10, and 20 acres which will include the existing residence on the property and eventually two
additional residences. The two new parcels are being created so that the Parringtons' son and daughter
can build homes.
The fire protection plan is as follows:
1. The parcels are located within the service boundaries of the Rifle Fire Protection
District and fire suppression and emergency services are provided by the Rifle Fire Protection District;
2. All parcels will have access driveways to the county road system capable of all
weather use by district fire fighting and emergency vehicles and with adequate turnaround areas where
needed,
3. The area has no municipal water mains or fire hydrants;
4. During the irrigation season, ditches on or adjacent to the property will, at times, be
able to provide fire flow volumes.
5. Vegetation in the area consists of irrigated cropland and pasture.
6. The Exemption Plat will include a Plat Note requiring compliance with NFPA 299,
Standard for Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire recommendations.
Attached is a vicinity map.
Garfield County Subdivision regulations require that the applicant submit a letter from the
appropriate fire district approving the applicants' fire protection plan.
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Letter, John Savage to Rifle Fire Protection District
11/23/2001; Page 2 of 2
Please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter indicating your approval, or provide
whatever response you normally submit in these matters. Please advise if you need additional
information, or require any changes in the fire plan.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter, please give me a call if you have any questions.
Enclosure
Fire plan approved, as set forth above.
Date:/—/Q- o ' Rifle Fire Protection District
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST: Amendment to the Garfield County
Subdivision Regulations to amend the
Rural Lands Development Option,
Sections 8:75, 8:81-82
APPLICANT: Western Colorado Agricultural Heritage
Fund, Cassie Cerise, Rex Coffman,
Robert Burry
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
In October of 2000 the Carbondale Agricultural Heritage Fund suggested that Garfield
County develop a "Agricultural Cluster Development Ordinance", to provide large land
owners another option to the splitting of their property into 35 acre tracts. The Board of
County Commissioners adopted the Rural Land Development Exemption Option (RLDEO)
originally in 2000.
Since the adoption of the RLDEO regulations, there have not been any applications for that
type of development. A number of land owners have explored the option, but determined
that they do not qualify for it, based on the present language in Section 8:75 of the
Subdivision Regulations that requires land owners to have not changed the legal description of
the property as it was described in the records of the County on January 1, 1973. It was the
intent of the language to discourage a large land owner from splitting their property into a
number of 1000 acre tracts and doing separate RLDEO applications on each one and creating
a large development in a rural area with limited ability by the County to meet the service
demands of the new residents.
The applicants are proposing to amend three sections of the RLDEO regulations to allow
large land owners that have made changes to their properties legal description since 1973, but
still qualify for a RLDEO. The suggested changes are as follows:
8.75 Eligible Property
Lots may be created under the provisions of the Rural Lands `Development Option from
any eligible property parcel, as that parcel was described in the Records of the Garfield
County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January 1, 1973 October 16, 2000 except where
land was added to a previously eligible parcel, in which case, changes to the legal
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description reflecting the added land may have occurred at any time without jeopardizing
the eligibility of the property. In the case where lands are added to an existing property
the existing parcel must have been at least 70 acres in size prior to the lands being added
and must have otherwise been eligible for development under the Garfield County's
Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Code. Minor changes to a property involving small
areas including lot line adjustments to honor existing fence lines or other existing
improvements or to resolve property line disputes can also be processed without
jeopardizing the property's eligibility. Determinations regarding whether a particular
lot line adjustment will be considered "minor" under this provision will be at the
discretion of the County Planning Director. In order to qualify fro the Rural Lands
Owners of property
otherwise eligible for the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option may also seek
approval of an application fro exemption from the definition of subdivision to the extent
allowed in Section 8:52 (A) of these regulations. Application for the 8:52 (A) of
exemption may be processed either concurrently or separately from the application for the
Rural Lands Development Exemption Option,
8.81 Creation of Lots By the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option
A. Lots may be created under the provisions of the Rural Lands Development Exemption
Option from any eligible property parcel, as that parcel was described in the records
of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January 1, 1973 October 16.,
2000 except where land was added to a previously eligible parcel, in which case,
changes to the legal description reflecting the added land may have occurred at any
time without jeopardizing the eligibility of the property. In the case where lands are
added to an existing property the existing parcel must have been at least 70 acres in
size prior to the lands being added and must have otherwise been eligible for
development under the Garfield County's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Code .
Owners of property otherwise eligible for the Rural Lands Development Exemption
Option may also seek approval of an application for exemption from the definition of
subdivision to the extent allowed in Section 8.52 A. of these Regulations. Application
for the 8.52 A exemption may be processed either concurrently or separately from the
application for the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option. A request for
exemption under Section 8:52 (A) may also be processed at any time without
jeopardizing the eligibility of the balance of the property for consideration under the
Rural Lands Development Exemption Option.
8.82 Submittal Requirements
In addition to the submittal requirements of Section 8.40 (excluding 8:42 (H)) of these
Regulations, applications for the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option shall include:
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II. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Staff Comments: As in the previous application , staff supports an effort to develop a
regulation that gives a large land owner an alternative to splitting their property into
35 tracts. The following discussion deals with some the issues staff has noted with
the proposed language:
1. Determinations regarding whether a particular lot line adjustment will be
considered "minor" under this provision will be at the discretion of the
County Planning Director This proposed language gives the Planning
Director the authority to determine whether a boundary line adjustment is
minor or not. Two adjoining pieces of property are allowed to move common
boundary lines without having to go through any County approval. The
Planning Department has provided a boiler plate affidavit to property owners
interesting in moving common lines that are not in a recorded subdivision..
There are no standards for making that determination in the County
Subdivision Regulations other than a property owner cannot move a property
line that results in a lot less than allowed in the underlying zone district. It is
staffs suggestion that this part of the proposed language be deleted.
2. The RLDEO allows a large land owner to request an exemption from the
definition of subdivision allowed by Section 8:52 at the same time that a land
owner processes a request to create lots through the RLDEO process. An
issue that staff and the applicant's representative have identified an additional
change in the language of the RLDEO regulations that needs to be added to
proposed language. The present and proposed language would not allow a
large land owner that qualifies for a regular exemption under Section 8:52 to
complete that process and then go through the RLDEO process at a later time.
If a land owner does not go through the RLDEO at the same time that an
exemption under Section 8:52 is processed, they will have changed the legal
description of the property and not qualify for the RLDEO process as a result.
Staff and the applicant do not believe that this is the intent of the regulation
and would suggest that the following language be added to the proposed
amendment:
"Application for the 8:52 (A) of exemption may be processed either
concurrently or separately from the application for the Rural Lands
Development Exemption Option and not affect the eligibility of the parcel as it
existed on October 16, 2000 for either process."
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III. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. The public meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was complete
and all interested parties were given the opportunity to speak.
2. The proposed regulation is consistent with the goals and objectives in the
Garfield County Comprehensive Plan.
3. The Garfield County Planning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed text amendment.
3. The proposed regulation is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals,
order, convenience and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
IV. RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the regulations as modified by staff and
the applicant.
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tgmalloy consulting, LLC
Site Design • Land Use Planning • Public Process
April 8, 2002
Mark Bean, Planning Director
Garfield County Building and Planning Dept.
Garfield County Court House
109 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
RE: Amendment to Rural Lands Development Exemption Option code text amendment application.
Dear Mark:
I am writing this letter to augment the application we submitted in February requesting amendments to the
text of the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option legislation. As we discussed in a phone
conversation several weeks ago, our original application did not address the issue of how minor changes to a
property, such as minor lot line adjustments, effect a property's eligibility for review under the Rural Lands
Development Exemption Option (RLDEO) provision. In this letter we explain the details of this issue and
offer a potential solution for consideration. It is our hope that this matter can be considered among the other
amendments requested in our original application.
Based on our phone conversation regarding the current language of the RLDEO regulation, my
understanding is that the County would interpret any change to a property's legal description as a condition
that would prohibit the use of the RLDEO provision for division of the property. The County's interpretation
is based on the fact that the language of the current legislation requires that a property's legal description
must remain unchanged since 1973 in order to preserve the option to utilize the RLDEO provision. The
amendments we requested in our original application deal with any change in a property's legal description
up to the date of the adoption of the RLDEO legislation (10/16/2000) and additions to a property even after
the adoption date. However, more than one of my clients find themselves in the situation where, as part of
their of estate planning, it makes sense to make minor revisions to their property to honor existing fence lines
or to resolve other property line disputes that have occurred as the result of inaccurate or nonexistent survey
information. Some of these changes would involve conveying small parcels to adjacent landowners and
would; therefore, not be addressed under the amendments requested in our original application. We believe
that such minor changes to a property should not jeopardize its eligibility for consideration under the RLDEO
regulation. Therefore, we are suggesting an additional amendment to Section 8.71 of the regulation as
follows:
8.75 Creation of Lots by the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option
A. Lots may be created under the provisions of the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option
from any eligible property parcel, as that parcel was described in the records of the Garfield
County Clerk and Recorder's Office on Ja nuaM 1, 1973 October 16, 2000 except where land was
added to a previously eligible parcel, in which case, changes to the legal description reflecting the
added land may have occurred at any time without jeopardizing the eligibility of the property. In
�,.... 181 Orchard Lane • GIenwood Springs • Colorado • 81601 • phone: 945-0832 • e-mail: tgmalloy@sopris.net
RECEIVED ,SPR
Amendment to RLDEO Text Amendment Application
April 7, 2002
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the case where lands are added to an existing property, the existing parcelmust have been at least
70 acres in size prior to the lands being added and must have otherwise been eligible for
development under the Garfield County's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Code. Minor
changes to a property involving small areas including lot line adjustments to honor existing fence
lines or other existing improvements or to resolve property line disputes can also he processed without
jeopardizing the property's eligibility. Determinations regarding whether a particular lot line
adjustment will be considered "minor" under this provision will be at the discretion of the County
Planning Director.
Owners of property otherwise eligible for the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option may
also seek approval of an application for exemption from the definition of subdivision to the extent
allowed in Section 8.52(A) of these regulations. Application for the 8.52(A) exemption may be
processed either concurrently or separately from the application for the Rural Lands Development
Exemption Option.
This paragraph shows the changes proposed in our original application as well as the amendment we are
proposing currently. The sentence highlighted in italics is the current amendment. I refer you to our original
application for a discussion of the other amendments highlighted in the paragraph above. The revision which
is currently proposed is intended to allow landowners to process minor lot line adjustments without losing the
eligibility to utilize the provisions of the RLDEO regulation. While examples of situations that would
qualify as "minor" lot line adjustments are offered, there may be many others. In order to provide the County
with the discretion to determine whether a particular change to a property should be considered "minor" and
thus not jeopardize the property's eligibility for consideration under the provisions of the RLDEO regulation
we have included a clause giving the Planning Director the authority to make determinations. With this
clause the Planning Director could consider such issues as whether someone was trying to create an
additional development right or other attempts to subvert the intent of the RLDEO legislation with a
particular lot line adjustment.
We believe the minor amendment described in this letter is consistent with the intent and purpose of the
Rural Lands Development Exemption Option and in the best interest of the County and rural landowners.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you may have regarding the contents of this
letter. I ook forward to discussing the proposed text amendments with the Planning Commission and Board
of Coun Commissioners at our upcoming meetings.
Sincere
tgma
ulting, LLC
Tim Mal P incipal
cc: File
Shannon Meyer
tgm
181 Orchard Lane • Glenwood Springs • Colorado • 81601 • phone: 945-0832 • e-mail: tgmalloy@sopris.net
Rural Land Developement Exemption Option
Text Amendment Application
Submitted to:
Garfield County Planning Department
109 Eighth Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Prepared by:
TG Malloy Consulting, LLC
181 Orchard Lane
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Date: February 21, 2002
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Text Amendment Application
Application Contents
1) Copy Application Form;
2) Summary letter explaining the request and addressing compliance with the Pitkin County Land Use
Code (satisfied within the body of this land use application);
3) Letters of Consent from property owners;
Introduction
This application is being submitted on behalf of the landowners identified on the letters of consent
included in Attachment A. These landowners hold large tracts of land within Garfield County and would
like to be able to utilize the Rural Land Development Exemption Option (RLDEO) provision of the
Subdivision Regulations (Article 8.70) but are precluded from doing so by certain clauses within the
existing regulation. Since the Rural Land Development Exemption Option regulation was adopted, all of
these landowners have analyzed the potential for utilizing it as part of a limited development strategy that
would result in the preservation of at least 80 percent of their property for open space and agricultural
uses. Yet, in each case, the property was found to be ineligible for technical reasons that appear to be
contradictory to the intent of the legislation. We believe that the provisions of the current legislation
which prevent these, and many other landowners, from utilizing this valuable subdivision exemption is
unnecessarily restrictive and is not in the best interest of the County. We further believe that the
regulation, as currently written, does not reflect the intent of the Task Force appointed by the County to
come up with an alternative to the state 35 acre -subdivision exemption to allow limited development on
large landholdings with an abbreviated review process. Therefore, we are proposing amendments to
Sections 8.70 and 8.80 of Subdivision Regulations.
Description of Proposed Text Amendments
The proposed text amendments are intended to accomplish two basic objectives, both of which are
consistent with the stated legislative intent of the RLDEO provision. The first objective is to allow the
use of the RLDEO provision to further subdivide a property even when that property has been previously
divided, provided such division occurred prior to the adoption of the RLDEO regulation and provided the
subject property meets all other requirements of the Land Use Code and Subdivision Regulations
(including all other provisions of the RLDEO regulation). The second objective is to allow the use of
the RLDEO regulation to further subdivide a property regardless of whether the legal description of that
property may have been changed, by the merger of additional lands to the original parcel, at any time in
the past (even since the RLDEO regulation was adopted), provided the subject property met the criteria
for eligibility prior to the new lands being added. The language in the current regulation prohibits both
of these scenarios since it makes any property ineligible for consideration under the "rural land use
process" if the legal description of that property has been altered since January 1, 1973 (Section 8.81
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(a)). The specific clauses to be amended and the proposed language are provided below. Language to
be added is underlined, while text to be deleted is shown with strikeout.
8.75 Eligible Property
Property to be divided under the provisions of the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option
must be a minimum of seventy (70) acres in size and may not be part of a previously subdivided
property where the subdivision was created by any means other than the state -authorized 35 -acre
subdivision exemption, or other subdivision exemption provided for in the Garfield County
Subdivision Regulations.
8.81 Creation of Lots by the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option
A. Lots may be created under the provisions of the Rural Lands Development Exemption
Option from any eligible pr-eperty parcel, as that parcel was described in the records of
the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January 1, 1973 October 16, 2000
except where land was added to a previously eligible parcel, in which case, changes to
the legal description reflecting the added land may have occurred at any time without
jeopardizing the eligibility of the property. In the case where lands are added to an
existing parcel, the existing parcel must have been at least 70 acres in size prior to the
lands being added and must have otherwise been elegible for development under
Garfield County's Subdivison Regulations and Zoning Code.
Owners of property
otherwise eligible for the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option may also seek
approval of an application for exemption from the definition of subdivision to the
extent allowed in Section 8.52 A. of these Regulations. Application for the 8.52 A
exemption may be processed either concurrently or separately from the application for
the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option.
8.82 Submittal Requirements
In addition to the submittal requirements of Section 8.40 (excluding 8.42(11)) of these Regulations,
applications for the Rural Lands Development Exemption Option shall include...
Rationale for Proposed Text Amendments
As part of the research for this application, the notes and minutes of the Agricultural Cluster
Development Task Force were reviewed, as were all available previous drafts of the Rural Land
Development Exemption Option regulation. The Task Force notes and minutes and the previous drafts of
the regulations were obtained from the Building and Planning Office. In addition, the author of this
application provided technical assistance to the Task Force under a contract with the County and
attended most of the Task Force meetings. Several people who attended the Task Force meetings were
also consulted for their recollections regarding the issues addressed in the proposed code amendments.
Those persons include Shannon Meyer, Executive Director of the Western Colorado Agricultural
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Heritage Fund (WCAHF); Robert Burry; Cassie Cerise and Victoria Giannola, staff planner in charge of
the Task Force for the County.
Based on the available records and the recollections of persons attending the Task Force meetings, the
January 1, 1973 date referenced in Section 8.81 of the RLDEO was not discussed in detail by the Task
Force. The discussion that did occur focused on the concern that the effectiveness of the regulation
could be diminished if people were to record deeds dividing their properties into smaller parcels, thus
making each parcel eligible for further division under the then proposed regulation. The Task Force
wanted to avoid this situation. Ultimately, the Task Force decided that this was an issue best left to the
County Staff to resolve. It would appear that the staff used the same date as that used for the existing 3 -
lot exemption provision. We speculate that the Staff used January 1, 1973 because it would prevent a
rush to divide existing parcels before the regulation could be enacted by making eligibility under the
proposed regulation retroactive to this date. January 1, 1973 is also the same date used to determine
eligibility under the existing subdivision exemption provision. The Staff probably also assumed this date
would be well grounded in the County's historic zoning authority since 1973 is the year Garfield County
adopted its original zoning resolution.
While we understand the logic in the staff's decision and support the idea of preventing people from
taking gross advantage of the regulation by dividing their properties prior its adoption, we believe that
the use of the 1973 date defeats the purpose of the regulation and eliminates too many properties from
eligibility. We propose that this date be changed to the date of the adoption of the Rural Lands
Development Exemption Option regulation (October 16, 2000). Utilizing this date would accomplish the
same objective, in terms of preventing a rush to file deeds dividing properties, while opening the
opportunity for more landowners to take advantage of the RLDEO regulation.
One example of a property that is currently precluded from using the regulation due to the 1973 date is
the Coffman Ranch. The Coffman Ranch was altered in the 1980's when two small tracts were created
from an adjoining ranch through the subdivision exemption provision and purchased by the Coffmans.
The plat for these tracts was subsequently vacated and they merged with the Coffman's main ranch
property. Therefore, the legal description of the property has changed since 1973 and would not be
eligible for consideration under the RLDEO regulation. This is a property where use of the RLDEO
provision would benefit both the landowner and the County. If the RLDEO were used, the County would
benefit from the long-term conservation of 80 percent of the property, which includes significant frontage
on the Roaring Fork River, and other valuable wildlife habitat. Each of the landowners who have
sponsored this application has a similar story and in each case use of the RLDEO would result in benefits
to the County as compared to the other options available to the landowners.
Another situation that is addressed in the proposed text amendments is the use of the RLDEO regulation
to further subdivide a property regardless of whether the legal description of that property may have been
changed, by the merger of additional lands to the original parcel, at any time in the past (even since the
RLDEO regulation was adopted). This issue is addressed in the underlined text included in Section
8.81(A) above. The proposed clause allows someone to add lands to their property, even after the
October 16, 2000 adoption date, without jeopardizing eligibility to divide the property under the RLDEO
provision. This clause requires that the existing parcel (to which lands are being merged) is at least 70
acres in size, not including the lands being added, and meets all other eligibility requirements and other
applicable requirements of the County's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Code. The thought here is
that adding land to a property that is already otherwise eligible does not create any loopholes that could
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be abused as far as the application of the RLDEO regulation is concerned and should be allowed,
regardless of when it occurs. A similar concept is already incorporated into the existing regulation in the
form of clause 8.81(C), which allows the owners of adjacent properties to combine properties for
purposes of forming a parcel eligible for division under the RLDEO regulation. It would seem logical
that if adjacent property owners are allowed to combine their properties and still utilize the RLDEO
provision, a single owner ought to be allowed to add adjacent land to their property through purchase or
other acquisitions and retain eligibility.
The existing language in Section 8.81(C) seems to allow two adjacent property owners, with properties
smaller than the required 70 acres, to combine to form an eligible parcel. The proposed text amendment
requires that the existing parcel, to which lands are being added, be at least 70 acres in size. This would
prevent someone from creating an eligible parcel by purchasing a small amount of land from an adjacent
property but would continue to allow two adjacent property owners to combine lands to establish an
eligible parcel. This is a fine distinction that the County may wish to eliminate by deleting the proposed
language in Section 8.81(c) requiring existing parcels to be 70 acres or more in the case of lands merged
under one ownership. We added this requirement because without it the 70 -acre minimum parcel size
requirement (Section 8.75) would be irrelevant, since anyone could purchase whatever acreage was
necessary to create an eligible parcel.
We also propose to eliminated the clause in Section 8.81(C) requiring a property to be at least 70 acres in
size since this requirement is already included in Section 8.75 and including this language again in
Section 8.81(C) is redundant and confusing.
We have also added language to Section 8.75 to clarify that a property may not be part of a previously
subdivided parcel where that previous subdivision was established through any means other than a 35 -
acre subdivision exemption or other subdivision exemption available through Garfield County's
regulations. The language has been added to track with the changes in Section 8.81(C) allowing the legal
description of properties to be altered (by a division) up through the adoption date of the RLDEO
regulation. However, the regulation should not be relaxed to the point where properties that have
already been through the County's subdivision process would still be eligible for this subdivision
exemption. This added language also acknowledges the proposed amendment that allows someone to
add land to their property and retain eligibility under the RLDEO (proposed Section 8.81(C)), since the
added lands might be the result of a subdivision exemption from an adjacent property.
The last proposed amendment is a change to Section 8.82, the submittal requirements for the Rural Land
Development Exemption Option. The language in this section includes, by reference, the submittal
requirements for the existing 3 -lot subdivision exemption provision (Section 8.40 of the Subdivision
Regulations). The submittal requirements in Section 8.40 require that an applicant demonstrate that the
subject parcel being considered for subdivision exemption "existed as described on January 1, 1973, or
the parcel, as it exists presently, is one (1) of not more than three (3) parcels created from a larger parcel
as it existed on January 1, 1973" (see Section 8.42(H)). This clause is consistent with the other
requirements of the existing 3 -lot subdivision exemption provision. However, since we are proposing
that the 1973 date be changed to October 16, 2000 for the RLDEO provision it would be necessary to
exclude reference to Section 8.42(H) in order to avoid creating an internal conflict.
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Summary
We believe the proposed text amendments described in this application are consistent with the legislative
intent and definitions of the existing Rural Land Development Exemption Option legislation. In
particular, the proposed text amendments will allow greater use of the Rural Land Development
Exemption Option process thus creating the potential for more lands be preserved for agricultural
purposes, natural resource utilization, open space and other rural land uses. Further, the proposed
amendments have been carefully designed to avoid any internal conflicts or contradictions with the
remaining provisions of the RLDEO regulation or with any other provision(s) of the County's
Subdivision Regulations or Zoning Code. Therefore, we respectfully request that the Planning
Commission and Board amend the Subdivision Regulations as proposed in this application.
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Attachment 1
Letters of Consent
Rural Land Development Exemption Option • Text Amendment Application
February 2002
RO`1-21-01 WED 11'53 AM
BOgtTd n
November 21, 2001
M,axk Bean. ' .
'Garfield County Planning Department
109 8'}'. Sweet Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
FAX NO, 9'29636441
Western
Colorado
t�griculemeal
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•Prind ';
Dear Mark,
The undersigned landowners have authorized the Western Colorado Agricultural '
r)rttoTi
Heritage -Fund (WC:AHF) to represent them in an, effort t6 amend the Rural Lands
lcicsir:ng Development Exemption Option of th'e Garfield County Land Use Code. As you know;
Jir+'d�H1; •:..: WCAHP's predeCessor organization, the Carbondale Agricultural Heritage 1?tirid
final regulations that formed the basis for the citizen task forcers
1 a,5 to •
reate: a land use process that encouraged the
L4«)'re�irlrttt
• Steve Rana
7:rasi.rrr
Mike Staheli
C accr Jackaen
Chuck lohnnn
J111e1&5 P LcryVIl
• SQe Ro cla+?.rs
' Lat1irup Strang
Chuck,Yidal
Shannon Meyer
Fxr(dLvr Dj,rrra'
discussion. CA,HI''S goa w
preservation of agricultural land by providing landownerscentives to agree
develop Only a portion of theirproperty, preserving the zexindet for use as agricultural
h to use
land or open space. WCA(IF has several clients
that
ois taction the
withRperpetual process t4
d9 some limited development on their properties
conservadion easement. However, although their intention is to protect their agricultural
land, these landowners are currently not eligible for uiing this
. We believe that process because t was notthe ,tlze
configuration of their properties has changed since 13ing
intention of the task force to exclude properly owners
from
w his processs liko iaf the
e d result u
willbe'the preservation of agricultural
-regulation to remove the 1973 requirement. WCAHF has hired Tim Malloy of TU
Malloy Consulting to petition the county on behalf of these landowners.
Sii cerely,
Sha>znon Meyer
- Executive Director
We, the undersigned, authorize WCATIF to represent our interests ih amending the
Rural Lands Development Exemption Option.
Cassie Cerise, 1234 Cerise Rd; Catbondale
Rex C
00, Carbondale
Robert Burry, 9175 14 8,2" dr •ondale
p,at ()f'tici B. -os 29t, t:.,rl„nt:l.�l' c'„.,rid., t►1F21
t ri`r) 463 7300 ^ f 970 963 7022 wc2Ilfcgrvf.v.
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FROM : COFFMAN RgtJGH
November 21, 2001
FAX NO, S7fl 3941
FAX 1101. : 3617567484 edbN'. 21 2001 12: it PM P1
Mark dears
Garfield Creamy P)'*riirg Department
109 8'e' Street Svitc 303
Crleuwood Springs, GO 816O1
Dear Mark,
The undersigned landowners have authorized the Western Colorado Agricultural
Heritage Fund (WC. ir) to rV 6Cnttmeta in anefft to emend the Rural Bards
Development Fsetnpec+n Option ache Garfield County Laird Use Code. M you know,
WC.A1-114"s predecessor organization, the Carbondale Agricultural Hteitsge Fund
(CARP) P) drafted the original regtalation s that formed the bis for the cctiaon task force's
discussion. CAHF's goal %was to ornate a torrid use pec cess that encoura ad the
p2+escsr r bon of s icaattwt"a1.lased by- p ov;din, lac trines to laedownera who agreed to
develop only a portion of tbeit ptope;ety, preserving the rat:wind= for use es agricultural
land or open spec. WCAHF ha* several cheats that wish to use the RLDEO process v
do some Iirnited dcv$lopituent on their properties in conjunction with a perpetual
c.onsetvation easement Howent, although their intention is to protect their agricultural.
lead, thei.e landomeders err currently clot eligible for using this process because the
configuration of thds propeteee has changed since t973. We believe that it was not the
isitextriotn of she task force to exclude property owiccy from tills process if the end result
will be the preservation of asriculturaa lead. Therefore,, we would like to at mend the
regulation to remove the 1973 requirement. WCAHF has hired `I'im Malloy of TG
Malloy Consulting to peeition the county on behalf of theec landowners,
Sincerely,
$11211t1.011 Mayer
Exeeat a Director
We, the isacierrsigued, auhorixe WCAHF to represent ott.r interests in aunending the
Ru 7�ands Development Exemption Option.
Res Coffmast„ 1837 Rd 1.00,Cathondale Cassie Ctrise, 1234 Cede Rd, Carbondale
! born Burry, 9175 Hwy 82. C* bondie
LUV -LO -U1 RUN 1L•UL YM
FROM : COFFM1AN RAttCH
XV LI
November 21, 2001
t'AU HU, y./UAb.M441 r. L
FAX NO. : 3617587484 Nov, 21 2001. 12:16PM P1
Martz Bean
Garfield (Aunty Planning Department
109 84' Stmt Suite 303
GJ wood Spniugs, CO 81601
Dear Mark,
The undersigned landowners have authorized the Western Colorado Agi.icultural
Heritage Fund (WCgHF) to represent them in an effort to amend the Rural Lands
neve-vinent Exexnpticm Option of the Garfield County Land Use Code. As you know,
WCAi F's predecessor organization, the Carbondale Agricultural flelialige Fuld
(C..A1-11) drafted the original reg.►lation s that formed the basis for the c itizon task force's
discussion, CAHF's goat was to create a land use proctss that encouraged the
preservation of agricultural triad by pmvd;fg incentives to landowners who agreed to
develop only a portion of their property, preserving the reminder For use as agricultural
land or open space_ WCAIF has several clients that wish to use the RLDEO process to
do some Iimiteci development on their properties in conjunction with a perpetual
COnSCIVatiOrt cascmcut. However, although their intention is to protect their agricultural
land, theme landowners are cunrently not eligible for using this process because: the
configuration of their probes has changed since 1973. We believe that it was not the
intention of the task force to exclude property ownev; from this process if the end result
will be the pies +ration of agricultural land. Therefore, ve would like to amend the
regulation to rer1ove the 1973 requirement. WC_AHF has hired Tim lvfalloy of TG
Malloy Consulting to petitioi the county on behalf of theae landowners,
Sincerely,
Shannon Meyer
Executive Dixe t ,r
We, the undersign , authorize WCAIJF to represent our interests in amending the
Ru Development Exemption Option.
Rex Coffman,18371td 7.00, Carbondale
Robert Burry, 9175 Hwy 82, Carbondale
Cassie Cerise, 1234 Cerise .Rd, Carbondale