Archeological Survey of Camp George West and the Works Progress Administration South Table Mountain Basalt Quarries, Jefferson County, Colorado

An archeological survey was conducted on lands under the jurisdiction of the Colorado National Guard's Camp George West in Jefferson County, Colorado. No prehistoric cultural resources were found. Historic resources related to the Camp include small arms firing ranges, several Works Progress Ad...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Butler, William B.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: National Park Service, Interagency Archeological Services 1992
Subjects:
Eastern Colorado
Colorado State / Territory
United States of America Country
Camp George West
Jefferson County
Golden, Colorado
North America Continent
08059 Fips Code
South Table Mountain Quarries
5JF839
Tent City North
5JF145.68
Basalt Quarry
Campsite
Firing Range
Military Remains
Archeological Survey
Historic Archaeology
Historic Archeology
Archaeological Survey
WPA Buildings
Archaeological Overview
Reconnaissance / Survey
Site Evaluation / Testing
Table Mountain
Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.6067/xcv867305
https://core.tdar.org/document/67305/archeological-survey-of-camp-george-west-and-the-works-progress-administration-south-table-mountain-basalt-quarries-jefferson-county-colorado
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Summary:An archeological survey was conducted on lands under the jurisdiction of the Colorado National Guard's Camp George West in Jefferson County, Colorado. No prehistoric cultural resources were found. Historic resources related to the Camp include small arms firing ranges, several Works Progress Administration structures, and an area likely used for the temporary placement of tents. The tent area is considered to be a contributing property to the National Register of Historic Places district proposed for the Camp. Although not the present responsibility of the National Guard, the South Table Mountain Basalt Quarries and the Table Mountain Gun Club were recorded.

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