Parks Ranger District FY2006 FLREA Project Summary
Project
District
National Forest
Teller City Historic Site Enhancement
Parks Ranger District
Medicine Bow-Routt NF’s
FDDS42 Funds Collected
FDDS42 Funds Used
Other Funds Used
Total Project Costs
$18,121
$2,900
$5,800
$8,700
Project Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this project was to provide additional interpretive information for outfitters and the
general public. In addition it will provide more amenities at the site. The work planned was to complete a portion of the site
improvements planned in 1997 (install picnic tables), and help the site meet accessibility standards (move/place crusher fines); provide
additional interpretive information (install forest ecology signs) and provide additional traffic control measures (directional arrow and
handicap parking sign); do general site cleanup (log deck removal and trail clearing). In 2005 a blow down occurred in the Teller City
Site and general area, a timber sale will take care of the majority of the downed timber in 2007.
Work Completed:
• Three log picnic tables were built for the site,
taking about 25 hours each. Overtime was
paid to the people who worked on the tables.
• The District had a work day to complete all
work that was planned. Over 200 hours of
work were completed during the work day.
• Three forest ecology signs were installed to
share forest ecology information.
• A directional arrow and handicap parking sign
were installed to help traffic flow.
• Crusher fines were moved from the stock pile
to their previously designated location.
• Three picnic tables were installed, the table
pads cleaned up, and finish put on the tables
• The non-historic logs were removed from the
site
• The trail was cleared of timber that would not
be removed during the timber sale.
Historic Signs and Parking Area before Project
Benefits to Outfitters:
• As the outfitter brings their clients to the area and while at
Teller City they will not miss the affects of mountain pine
beetle on the Forest. The installation of the forest ecology
signs will aid in discussions on forest management, natural
changes, and even why Teller City is now a ghost town.
• The addition of traffic control/parking signs will help
reduce possible conflicts among users and assure that those
needing the accessible parking will have it.
• Both the outfitter and the public using this area will benefit
from the completion of the accessible trail. By having
accessible access from the parking lot handicap visitors can
more completely and comfortably enjoy the site.
• The removal of the non-historic log decks will reduce the
temptation for firewood gathers and help to preserve the
historic character of the site for current and future visitors
• The installation of the picnic tables makes the area more
inviting for the outfitter to linger with their clients. The
tables offer accessible use as well.
• Clearing the trail of non-commercial timber will help open
the trail up sooner to full use after the timber sale.
Historic Signs and Parking Area After Project
Additional Information: When this project was initiated there was one permitted outfitter in the area. July 2006 the outfitter
returned their permit to the Forest Service. The work completed and potential benefits will be there for the next outfitter we permit in
the area. The work that was not part of the 1997 site plan was reviewed and approved by the Parks District Interdisciplinary Team.