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December 26, 2014
Kevin Jacobsen
Morrison Maierle, Inc.
PO Box 1113
Bozeman MT 59771
RE:THE LAKES AT VALLEY WEST SUBDIVISION, PHASES 1 & 2. SHPO Project#: 2014122601
Dear Mr.Jacobsen:
I have conducted a cultural resource file search for the above-cited project located in Section 9,T2S R5E.
According to our records there have been no previously recorded sites within the designated search
locale. The absence of cultural properties in the area does not mean that they do not exist but rather
may reflect the absence of any previous cultural resource inventory in the area, as our records indicated
none. I noticed the cover of the Aaberg inventory that was done in 2002/03,which we never received a
copy of. If you are able to send a digital copy of that inventory to our office we would appreciate it.
It is SHPO's position that any structure over fifty years of age is considered historic and is potentially
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If any structures are to be altered and are
over fifty years old we would recommend that they be recorded and a determination of their eligibility
be made.
As long as there will be no disturbance or alteration to structures over fifty years of age we feel that
there is a low likelihood cultural properties will be impacted. We,therefore,feel that a
recommendation for a cultural resource inventory is unwarranted at this time. However, should
structures need to be altered or if cultural materials be inadvertently discovered during this project we
would ask that our office be contacted and the site investigated.
If you have any further questions or comments you may contact me at (406)444-7767 or by e-mail at
dmurdo@mt.gov. I have attached an invoice for the file search. Thank you for consulting with us.
Sincerely,
Damon Murdo
Cultural Records Manager
State Historic Preservation Office
File: LOCAL/SUBDIVISIONS/2014 225 North Roberts Street
P.O.Box 201201
Helena,MT 5)620-120t
(4o6)444-2694
(406)444-2696 FAX
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