NFS Form 10-900 0MB No. 10024-0018 United States Department of the Interior RECEIVED 2280 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places DEC 1 8 2007 Registration Form NA' HlSTOfilCPtACES This form is for use in nominating or requesting determination for individual prope ,.,-'t.ruc ion in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Re_ _._ _ _.._.... ..__...,_._.___._..uiiipluly each item.... by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter' N/A for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_________________________________________ historic name Sandbeach Lake Trail________________________________ other names/site number 5BL. 10292_________________________________ 2. Location ______________________ street & number Rocky Mountain National Park (ROMO) [N/A] not for publication city or town Meeker Park____________________ ____ [X] vicinity state Colorado code CO county Boulder code 013 zip code 80510 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X] nomination [ ] request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property [X] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ ] statewide [X] locally. ( [ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifyig official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [X] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ( [ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) l/V\JjUv<~ (A Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer I \ bignature or certifying oniciaf//itle Date Office of Archaeolog^and Historic Preservation. Colorado Historical Society State or Federal agency and bureau A 4. National Park Service Certification hereby certify that the property is: [U entered in the National Register T ( ] See continuation sheet. [ ] determined eligible for the National Register [ ] See continuation sheet. [ ] determined not eligible for the National Register. [ ] removed from the National Register [ ] other, explain [ ] See continuation sheet. Sandbeach Lake Trail Boulder County/ Colorado Name of Property County/State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not count previously listed resources.) Contributing Noncontributing [ ] private [ ] building(s) [ ] public-local [ ] district 0 0 buildinqs [ ] public-State [ ] site [X] public-Federal [X] structure 0 0 sites [ ] object 1 0 structures 0 0 objects 1 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing. Number of contributing resources (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) previously listed in the National Register. Rocky Mountain National Park__________ Historic Park Landscapes in National and State Parks 0 6. Function or Use Historic Function Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RECREATION AND CULTURE/ outdoor RECREATION AND CULTURE/ outdoor recreation__________________ recreation_________________ LANDSCAPE/ park____________ LANDSCAPE/ park_______________ TRANSPORTATION/pedestrian-related TRANSPORTATION/ pedestrian-related 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) No style___________ foundation walls roof other EARTH WOOD STONE Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Sandbeach Lake Trail Boulder County/ Colorado Name of Property County/State 8. Statement of Sianificance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National (Enter categories from instructions) Register listing.) ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION [X] A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history, [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Periods of Significance [ ] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a 1910-1945 type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Significant Dates [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information 1910____________ important in prehistory or history. 1915 Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person(s) Property is: (Complete if Criterion B is marked above). N/A [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. [ ] B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation [ ] C a birthplace or grave. N/A [ ] D a cemetery. [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. Architect/Builder [ ] F a commemorative property. SUPPLY RESERVOIR COMPANY [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance NATIONAL PARK SERVICE within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been [X] State Historic Preservation Office requested [ ] Other State Agency [ ] previously listed in the National Register [X] Federal Agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National Register [ ] Local Government [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [ ] University [ ] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey [ ] Other #___________________________________ Name of repository: [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Colorado Historical Society ______ Rocky Mountain National Park Sandbeach Lake Trail Boulder County/ Colorado Name of Property County/State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 10.4 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet. 1. 13 488888 4452231 (NAD27) Zone Easting Northing The UTM points were derived from heads up digitization on Digital Raster 2. 13 449034 4452361 Graphic (DRG) maps provided to Zone Easting Northing OAHP by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. 3. 13 450672 4451747 Zone Easting Northing 4. 13 451241 4451953 Zone Easting Northing [X] See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Sierra Standish. contract position for RMNP (RMNP contact- Cheri Yost) organization Rocky Mountain National Park______ date 15 August 2006______ street & number 1000 U.S. Highway 36 telephone (970) 586-1394 city or town Estes Park state Colorado zip code 80517_________ Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the Maps property. A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Additional Items A Sketch map for historic districts and properties (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional having large acreage or numerous resources. items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Rocky Mountain National Park (Superintendent- Vaughn L. Baker) street & number 1000 U. S. Highway 36 telephone (970) 586-1206 city or town Estes Park state Colorado zip code_ Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 LTS.C. 470 etseq. gathering and , Administrative Services „-.,__. _ ......._. .-..„- .... ^._, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. v NPSForm10-900a (Rev. 8/e6) 0MB No. 1024-0018 National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior Continuation Sheet National Park Service Sandbeach Lake Trail Section number 7 Page _1 Boulder County/ Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park MPS Historic Park Landscapes in National and State Parks MPS DESCRIPTION Location: The trail is situated in the southeast region of Rocky Mountain National Park, in Wild Basin. The trail begins east if Copeland Lake, rises along the Copeland Moraine, and then moves steadily westward along the lower flanks of the south side of the Mount Meeker massif.