major topographic feature of the Chapter. It carries ephemeral stream flows to the Puerco River. Elevation is greater than 7,100 feet above sea level. Climate The climate can be severe, especially in winter. Soils are highly erosive if disturbed. Bread Springs has very high scenic quality because of its mountainous landforms and forest cover. Livestock grazing and fuel woodcutting are the principal economic uses of the Chapter’s natural resources. Land Suitability Analysis Earthquake/Seismic Analysis Bááháálí Chapter is not in an earthquake prone zone. This information was gleaned from the U.S. Geological Seismic Hazard Maps, based on probabilistic ground motion values at the nearest grid point, which encompassed the designated area. (Reference materials: National Seismic Hazard Mapping Project; U.S. Geological Survey, Central Region, Golden, Colorado. The aforementioned data is deemed reliable through November 14, 2000, but periodic seismic events may naturally over time, therefore all or some of the sites chosen for housing or economic development purposes will require an analysis by the designer, prior to the preparation of plans, specifications and construction drawings. Flood Hazards Consultants have reviewed the maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Agency and determined that the areas chosen for home, community center, and administrative office complex would not be affected. Arroyo flow and minor waterways can be addressed during the design for a particular project site. Soil Analysis The soils in the Bááháálí Chapter varies very slightly from one location to another, therefore, several sites may be combined as follows. It should be noted that expansive clay is found throughout the reservation. The soils are predominately alluvial
major topographic feature of the Chapter. It carries ephemeral stream flows to the Puerco River. Elevation is greater than 7,100 feet above sea level. Climate The climate can be severe, especially in winter. Soils are highly erosive if disturbed. Bread Springs has very high scenic quality because of its mountainous landforms and forest cover. Livestock grazing and fuel woodcutting are the principal economic uses of the Chapter’s natural resources. Land Suitability Analysis Earthquake/Seismic Analysis Bááháálí Chapter is not in an earthquake prone zone. This information was gleaned from the U.S. Geological Seismic Hazard Maps, based on probabilistic ground motion values at the nearest grid point, which encompassed the designated area. (Reference materials: National Seismic Hazard Mapping Project; U.S. Geological Survey, Central Region, Golden, Colorado. The aforementioned data is deemed reliable through November 14, 2000, but periodic seismic events may naturally over time, therefore all or some of the sites chosen for housing or economic development purposes will require an analysis by the designer, prior to the preparation of plans, specifications and construction drawings. Flood Hazards Consultants have reviewed the maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Agency and determined that the areas chosen for home, community center, and administrative office complex would not be affected. Arroyo flow and minor waterways can be addressed during the design for a particular project site. Soil Analysis The soils in the Bááháálí Chapter varies very slightly from one location to another, therefore, several sites may be combined as follows. It should be noted that expansive clay is found throughout the reservation. The soils are predominately alluvial
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