Administering the National Forests of Colorado: An Assessment of the Architectural and Cultural Significance of Historical Administrative Properties (San Juan National Forest)

Administering the National Forests of Colorado:
An Assessment of the Architectural and Cultural Significance of Historical Administrative Properties

INVENTORY AND RESULTS OF EVALUATION
San Juan National Forest

In 1905 the San Juan and Montezuma Forest Reserves were created by proclamation of President T. Roosevelt primarily to conserve resources of water, timber, and grazing lands. Headquarters for both Reserves were initially in Durango in a small one-room office located above a saloon. The Supervisor of the San Juan was moved to Monte Vista in 1906 and two years later the Rio Grande National Forest was created from a combination of lands from the San Juan east of the Continental Divide and portions of the Cochetopah National Forest. Headquarters of the Montezuma was located in Mancos and that of the San Juan moved back to Durango. In 1911 the Durango National Forest was created by President W. Taft out of what was then a portion of the San Juan called San Juan West. Durango became the headquarters of this forest and that of the San Juan was moved again, this time to Pagosa Springs. However, by 1920 the Durango and San Juan were again consolidated with headquarters returning to Durango. The headquarters of the Montezuma was moved from Mancos to Cortez in 1940. In 1945 the Treasure and Blanco Districts were consolidated and renamed the Pagosa District. In 1947 the Montezuma and San Juan were consolidated, with the exception of the Norwood Ranger District which became a part of the Uncompahgre. The Engineer and Animas Districts were consolidated for one year in 1954, and the Animas and Columbine Districts were consolidated in 1967.

Grazing was an important dimension to Forest administration from its inception. In 1908 sheep outnumbered cattle by only about 19 percent, but by 1950 there were almost 80 percent more sheep grazed on the forest than cattle. Sawmills supplied residents and the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in the early days of the Forest. Large amounts of wood were used to make charcoal for the mining industry in the Silverton District. Eighty-five percent of the timber was used locally until about 1915.

Table 17 lists the administrative sites evaluated on this Forest and Figure 129 shows the relative location of these sites.

Table 17. Summary of Site Recommendations for San Juan National Forest.

Site Na me	Const. Date	Site No.	Field Eligibility Recommendations
Animas (District Office) Sup.'s warehouse	1936	5LP3867	not significant under A or C
Aspen Ranger (Guard) Station	1920s-1940	5MT12554	significant under A, C
Bayfield Ranger Station	1937-1955	5LP3869	not significant under A or C
Benchmark Fire Lookout	1969	5DL1793	@ not significant under A or C
Devil Mountain Fire Lookout	1955	5AA1859	@ significant under G
Dolores District Office (Ranger Station)	1938-1940	5MT12041	significant under A, C
Dunton Guard Station	1938-1939	5DL1790	not significant under A or C
Durango Ranger's Residence - 8th Ave.	1938-1940	5LP3872	not significant under A or C
Durango Sup.'s Residence - 7th Ave.	1938-1939	5LP3871	not significant under A or C
Eight Mile Fire Lookout	1942-1963	5AA1756	@ officially not eligible (1993)
Glade Guard Station	1905-1936	5DL1792	significant under criteria A and C
Granite Peak Guard Station	ca. 1915	5HN508	significant under criteria A and C
Jersey Jim Fire Lookout	1963	5MT12555	@ not significant under A or C
Lower Mancos (Supervisor's) Warehouse	1936-1937	5MT12552	not significant under A or C
Mancos Ranger's Residence	1937-1940	5MT12553	not significant under A or C
McCormick Cabin	1932-1935	5ML287	significant under A and C
Pagosa Ranger's Residence No. 1	1937-1940	5AA1855	significant under criteria A and C
Pagosa Ranger's Residence No. 2	1938	5AA1856	not significant under A or C
Piedra Guard station	1920s-1931	5HN506	not significant under A or C
Rico Guard Station	1939-1941	5DL1791	not significant under A or C
Silver Falls Guard Station	1932-1935	5HN507	significant under criteria A and C
Square Top Guard Station	1935	5AA1857	not significant under A or C
Treasure Guard Station	1935	5AA1858	not significant under A or C
Trimble Work Center	1935-1956	5LP3868	not significant under A or C
Turkey Springs Guard Station	1920s-1929	5AA1755	significant under criteria A and C
Vallecito Guard Station (Work Center)	1940-1941	5LP3870	not significant under A or C

@ Re-evaluate when building(s) meet the 50-year age criterion.

Figure 129. Sites Evaluated in the San Juan National Forest. GS=Guard Station; LO=Fire Lookout; RR=Ranger's Residence; RS=Ranger Station; SW=Superivor's Warehouse; WC=Work Center. (click on image for a PDF version)

SITE SUMMARY
Figure 130 Animas Supervisor's Warehouse San Juan National Forest			San Juan National Forest historical files Durango, Colorado Date Unknown
5LP3867 Animas (District Office) Supervisor's Warehouse Animas Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Garage	N/A	1936	unknown	Art Deco
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5LP3867 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, better examples of USFS art deco design and brick supervisor's warehouse construction remain in Colorado. Architectural Plans. San Juan National Forest Proposed Warehouse Remodel (R. Michael Bell and Associates) Durango Warehouse Improvement Map (C6509).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 131 Aspen Ranger Station View to the Southwest			USFS R2 files Durango, Colorado Photo W.O. 423683, taken October 1942
5MT12554 Aspen Ranger (Guard) Station Mancos Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling	N/A	1938-40	CCC	Rustic
Barn	N/A	1920s	Unknown	Bungalow
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5MT12554 is significant under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan and Montezuma National Forests. Though not the best preserved guard station in Colorado, it is one of the best on the San Juan, and it retains its integrity as a rural CCC-era USFS guard station. The original fence and gate add to the integrity of setting. Architectural Plans. Centennial Ranger Station Office Building (F6605), Aspen Ranger Station Improvement Map (F5522).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 132 Bayfield Ranger Station Site in Bayfield			San Juan National Forest historical files Durango, Colorado Photo W.O. 374217, taken September 1938
5LP3869 Bayfield Ranger Station Pine Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Residence	N/A	1937	CCC	Rustic
Barn conversion		1955	Unknown
Garage	N/A	1937	CCC	Rustic
Office	N/A	1937	CCC	Rustic
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5LP3869 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, each of its historical buildings have been modified, some heavily. One building has been moved and the site has several intrusive new buildings that have altered the original design. Though still recognizable as a CCC-era ranger station, more intact examples exist on the Forest. Architectural Plans. Encampment Ranger Station Office Building (F5691), Norwood Garage/Shop (F5607), Tensleep Barn/Garage (F5491), Bayfield dwelling (B300), Station Fire Plan (site plan).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 133 Benchmark Lookout Tower View to the East			Roll 45, Neg. 10 June 1994
5DL1793 Benchmark Fire Lookout Dolores Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Fire Lookout	N/A	1969	USFS	Prefabricated
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5DL1793 is not significant under Criteria A or C. The tower is not old enough to be considered eligible. Better examples of post-CCC-era lookout design and construction exist in Colorado. Architectural Plans. CL-100 Series Plans, Bench Mark Mountain Lookout Site Plan.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 134 Devil Mountain Lookout Tower View to the Northeast			Roll 50, Neg. 19 June 1994
5AA1859 Devil Mountain Fire Lookout Pine Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Fire Lookout	N/A	1955	USFS	Prefabricated
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5AA1859 is significant under Criterion G. The Lookout was utilized by the USFS for fire suppression and is representative of the Service's historic mission of protection and conservation, The tower and its site, though not old enough to be considered eligible, is the best of the remaining examples of post-CCC-era lookout design and construction known to exist on the National Forests of Colorado. Architectural Plans. CL-100 Series Plans, 1994 NPS Field Sketch.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 135 The Forest Service group of buildings at Dolores, Colorado			USFS R2 Files W.O. 393440 Photo by Higgins, April 1940
5MT12041 Dolores District Office (Ranger Station) Dolores Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling No. 1	N/A	1938	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Dwelling No. 2	N/A	1940	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Office	N/A	1938	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Garage/Shop	N/A	1940	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5MT12041 is significant under Criteria A and C. The complex contains four Pueblo Style administration buildings designed by the Region's first architect, S.A. Axtens, and was built by the CCC. It is one of the largest and most intact Pueblo Style Ranger Stations in Colorado. Its buildings are associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, contain unique detailing, and represent a mastery of Pueblo Syle design. Architectural Plans, Dolores Dwelling No. 1 (F6029), Dwelling No. 1 (F5946), Dolores Dwelling No. 2 (F6755). Dolores Administration Building (F5701), Dolores Garage (F5708), Improvement Plan (F6620).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 136 Dunton Guard Station View to the Northwest			Roll 44, Neg. 10 June 1994
5DL1790 Dunton Guard Station Dolores Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Office	N/A	1938-39	CCC F-53-C	Rustic
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5DL1790 is not significant tinder Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the office building on this typical rural guard station has suffered heavy losses of integrity of design and construction. Several better examples of both rural guard stations and this building plan exist in the Forest and throughout Colorado. Architectural Plans. Centennial Ranger Station Office Building (F6605), Dunton Guard Station Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 137 Forest Service Residence No. 2 located in Durango, Colorado			USFS R2 files W.O. 412112 Photo taken September 1941
5LP3872 Durango Ranger's Residence (8th Avenue) Animas Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling No. 3	N/A	1938-40	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Garage No. 3	N/A	1938-40	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5LP3872 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the complex is not the most representative nor the most intact example of a USFS Ranger's Residence. The dwelling has suffered heavy losses of integrity of design and construction. Better examples of exist in the Forest and in Colorado. Architectural Plans. Durango Dwelling No, 3 (F6936), Pagosa Springs 2 Car Garage (F6824), Durango Dwelling No. 3 Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 138 Supervisor's Residence provided by the FS in Durango			San Juan National Forest historical files Durango, Colorado W.O. 412113 Photo by Higgins September 1941
5LP3871 Durango Supervisor's Residence (7th Avenue) Animas Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling No. 1	N/A	1938-39	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Garage No. 1	N/A	1938-39	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5LP3871 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the complex is not the most representative or most intact example of a USFS Supervisor's Residence. The dwelling has suffered heavy losses of integrity of design and construction. Better examples of exist in Colorado. Architectural Plans. Huerfano (Durango Dwelling No. 1) Ranger Station dwelling (F6617), Pagosa Springs 2-Car Garage (F6824), Durango Dwelling No. 1 Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 139 Eight Mile Lookout Tower View to the North			Roll 47, Neg. 15 June 1994
5AA1756 Eight Mile Fire Lookout Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Fire Lookout	N/A	1963	Unknown	Prefabricated
Outhouse	N/A	1942	Unknown	Rustic
Statement of Significance. Site 5AA1756 was determined officially ineligible in 1993. The current fire tower is not old enough to be considered historic, Better examples of post-CCC-era lookout design and construction exist in Colorado. Architectural Plans. Cabin plan (B194), Tower plan (M565), Eight Mile Mesa Lookout Improvement Map (C7751).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 140 Glade Ranger Station Dwelling			San Juan National Forest historical files W.O. 406773 Undated
5DL1792 Glade Guard Station Dolores Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling	N/A	1916	W.E. Rittenhouse	Bungalow
Garage	N/A	1935	CCC F-28-C	Bungalow
Barn	N/A	1905-15	Unknown	Pioneer
Woodshed	N/A	ca. 1936	Unknown	Pioneer
Toilet	N/A	ca. 1936	Unknown	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5DL1792 is significant under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest. It was one of the oldest administrative sites remaining on the San Juan. Its buildings represent several era's of Region 2 design and construction, as well as the craftsmanship of the CCC. Architectural Plans. San Juan Dwelling Plan (A-3), Buford Dwelling remodel plan (F5706), Glade Ranger Station Improvement Map (D5454).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 141 Granite Peak Guard Station View to the Southeast			Roll 58, Neg. 14 July 1994
5HN508 Granite Peak Guard Station Pine Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Log Cabin	N/A	ca. 1915	Unknown	Rocky Mtn Cabin
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5HN508 is significant under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest. Its cabin exemplifies a method of construction associated with early high country settlement, that of the Rocky Mountain Cabin Style. The cabin is also significant in its representation of the pre-design era of Forest Service administrative development. Architectural Plans. 1994 NPS Field Sketches.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 142 Jersey Jim Lookout Tower View to the Southwest			Roll 42 Neg 23 June 1994
5MT12555 Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Mancos Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Fire Lookout	N/A	1963	USFS	None
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5MT12555 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though the site does represent the Forest Service's mission of protection and conservation, the current fire tower and cab have been completely rebuilt, and retain no integrity of materials. Architectural Plans. Cabin plan (B194), Tower plan (M565), Jersey Jim Lookout Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 143 Ranger's Office and Garage Building Located in Mancos, Colorado			USFS R2 files W.O. 412115 September 1941
5MT12552 Lower Mancos (Supervisor's) Warehouse Mancos Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Warehouse	N/A	1936-37	Unknown	Rustic
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5MT12552 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, this site and its warehouse building have lost integrity of design, feeling, materials, and craftsmanship as a Forest Service administrative site, The garage has been gutted and converted for use as a local visitor center. Better examples of supervisors' warehouses exist within the Forest. Architectural Plans, Mancos Combination Building/Storage Building (M535/B6), Mancos Truck Garage Alteration for a Ranger's Office (F7345). Combination Building Improvement Map (C6618).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 144 Mancos Ranger's Residence Mancos, Colorado			USFS R2 files 5MT12553 undated
5MT12553 Mancos Ranger's Residence Mancos Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling	N/A	1938-40	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Garage	N/A	1937-40	CCC F-53-C	Pueblo
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5MT12553 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the buildings on this typical urban rangers residence have suffered moderate losses of integrity of design and materials. Several better examples of both urban ranger stations and this building plan exist in the Forest and throughout Colorado. Architectural Plans. Huerfano Ranger Station Dwelling (F6617), Pagosa Springs Garage (F6824), Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 145 McCormick Cabin View to the Northwest. Outhouse to the right.			Roll 50, Neg. 32 July 1994
5ML287 McCormick Cabin Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Cabin	N/A	1932-35	Unknown	Rocky Mountain
Cabin
Toilet	N/A	1932-35	Unknown	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5ML287 is significant under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, and also with the establishment of the Colorado Telephone Company phone line that ran in the valley. Its very well preserved Rocky Mountain Cabin Style cabin and associated toilet exemplify high altitude pioneer construction methods. Architectural Plans. 1993 Field Sketches, San Juan National Forest.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 146 East Side of Ranger's Dwelling & Garage. Pagosa Springs, Colorado			USFS R2 Files W.O. 432695 Photo by Higgins, October 1944
5AA1855 Pagosa Ranger's Residence No. 1 Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling No. 1	N/A	1937-38	ERA	Spanish Colonial
Garage No. 1	N/A	1939-40	Unknown	Spanish Colonial
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5AA1855 is significant under Criteria A and C. The complex is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest. It contains the only Spanish Colonial Style USFS administration buildings known to exist within Colorado. The site's location and layout are typical of CCC-era ranger's residences. Architectural Plans. Pagosa Springs Dwelling and Garage (F5903), Pagosa Springs Dwelling No. 1 Plot Plan.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 147 Pagosa Springs District Ranger Residence No. 2			USFS R2 Files W.O. 393433 Photo by Higgins, April 1940
5AA1856 Pagosa Ranger's Residence No. 2 Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling No. 2	N/A	1938	Unknown	Pueblo
Garage No. 2	N/A	1938	Unknown	Pueblo
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5AA1856 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the dwelling on this typical urban rangers residence has suffered moderate losses of integrity of design and materials. Several better examples of both urban ranger stations and this building plan exist in the Forest and throughout Colorado. Architectural Plans. Huerfano Ranger Station Dwelling (F6617), Pagosa Springs Dwelling No. 2 Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 148 Piedra Guard Station View to the Southwest			Roll 48, Neg. 25 June 1994
5HN506 Piedra Guard Station Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Garage	N/A	1930-31	John Baird	Rustic
Storage	N/A	ca. 1920s	Unknown	Pioneer
Wood House	N/A	ca. 1920s	Unknown	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5HN506 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the three remaining utility buildings do not convey the character of a ranger station. Several better examples of rural ranger stations exist in the Forest and throughout Colorado. Architectural Plans. Piedra Guard Station Plot Plan (C6245).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 149 Rico Guard Station View to the Northwest			Roll 44 Neg 33 June 1994
5DL1791 Rico Guard Station Dolores Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Dwelling	N/A	1939-41	CCC F-53-C	Rustic
Office	N/A	1939-41	CCC F-53-C	Rustic
Barn	N/A	1939-41	CCC F-53-C	Rustic
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5DL1791 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, the three remaining utility buildings do not convey the character of a ranger station. Several better examples of rural ranger stations exist in the Forest and throughout Colorado. Architectural Plans. Rico Combination Building (F7267), Dwelling (F7269), Barn/Garage (F5802), Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 150 Front View of Silver Falls Ranger Station			San Juan National Forest Files Durango, Colorado W.O. 332896, by S.R. Zeger, August 1936
5HN507 Silver Falls Guard Station Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Cabin	N/A	1932-35	John Baird	Rocky Mtn Cabin
Toilet	N/A	John Baird	1932-35	Pioneer
Shed	N/A	1932-35	John Baird	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5HN507 is significant under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest. Its very well preserved Rocky Mountain Cabin Style cabin and associated buildings exemplify pioneer construction methods and early USFS administrative design and site layout. It is the only ranger constructed log building of this plan remaining on the Forest. Architectural Plans. Cabin plan based upon USFS Construction and Maintenance Handbook A Series design, 1994 NPS Field Sketches.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 151 Square Top Guard Station			USFS R2 Files W.O. 315592 Photo by A.L. Alley, taken December 1935
5AA1857 Square Top Guard Station Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Office	N/A	1935	CCC F-29-C	Bungalow
Barn	N/A	1935	Unknown	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5AA1857 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, this typical pre-CCC design was built at many stations throughout the Region. Several better examples of pre and CCC-era rural guard stations exist on the Forest. Architectural Plans. Administration Building (A-5), Square Top Ranger Station Plot Plan (C6188).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 152 Treasure Guard Station near Pagosa Springs, Colorado			USFS R2 Files W.O. 41468 taken November 1941
5AA1858 Treasure Guard Station Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Office	N/A	1935A	CCC F-29-C	Bungalow
Toilet	N/A	ca. 1935A	Unknown	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5AA1858 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, this typical pre-CCC design was built at many stations throughout the Region. Several better examples of pre-CCC and CCC-era rural guard stations exist on the Forest. Architectural Plans. Administration Building (A-5), Treasure Guard Station (site plan).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 153 Trimble Work Center View to the Northwest			Roll 44, Neg. 9 June 1994
5LP3868 Trimble Work Center Animas Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Work Center	N/A	1935	Unknown	Rustic
Storage Bldg	N/A	1956	Unknown	CCC Temporary
Tack Shed	N/A	1935	Unknown	Rustic
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5LP3868 is not significant under Criteria A or C. This utilitarian work center is not significantly associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest, and it is atypical in location, site layout, and function of CCC-era administrative sites. Its buildings are nondescript in their style and construction, and all have lost integrity of original design. Architectural Plans. Reder Combination Office Building (F5317), Horseshed (F5616), Trimble Work Center Improvement Map.
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 154 Turkey Springs Guard Station View to the Northwest			Roll 50, Neg. 7 July 1994
5AA1755 Turkey Springs Guard Station Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Cabin	N/A	1929	John Baird	Bungalow
Toilet	N/A	1920s	Unknown	Pioneer
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5AA1755 is significant under Criteria A and C. It is associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forest. It has a well preserved example of pre-CCC-era ranger-built guard building. The site retains all the elements associated with guard stations. Architectural Plans. Cabin based upon USFS Construction and Maintenance Handbook A-Series design, Turkey Springs Ranger Station Plot Plan (C61 19).
SITE SUMMARY
Figure 155 Vallecito Guard Station From the Road Passing this Station			USFS R2 Files W.O. 412109 Photo taken September 1941
5LP3870 Vallecito Guard Station (Work Center) Pagosa Ranger District San Juan National Forest
Building Name	Bldg. No.	Date	Builder	Style
Office	N/A	1940-41	CCC F-74-C	Rustic
Oil House	N/A	1940-41	CCC F-74-C	Rustic
Statement of Significance. It is recommended that site 5LP3870 is not significant under Criteria A or C. Though associated with the development and administration of the San Juan National Forests, the site is not the best preserved guard station in Colorado. Better examples of rural stations, and the office's design, remain within the state. Architectural Plans. Centennial Ranger Station Office Building (F6605), Vallecito Warehouse-Shop Site Plan.

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