Figure 1-7. Soft-surface roads are the primary circulation routes through the cemetery, 2022 (source: Mundus Bishop)
Figure 1-8. New Anderson Ditch with culverts at rear of photograph, 2022 (source: Mundus Bishop)
Figure 1-9. Aerial photograph of Columbia Cemetery, 1936 (source: CU Aerial Photographs of Colorado)
Figure 1-10. Columbia Cemetery, c. 1899 (source: Carnegie Branch Library for Local History)
New Anderson Ditch - The ditch runs east to west across the northern half of the cemetery. It is approximately 6 feet wide and is lined with rubble boulder walls. Some stones have been displaced and the wall is in fair condition but in need of repair and resetting of stones. Culverts - Four concrete culverts are located along New Anderson Ditch. The culverts are covered with sandstone blocks, which are in good condition. Some repair, resetting, and repointing of the sandstone is needed. Two of the culverts were repaired in the early 2000s. Narrow Trench - A narrow trench is located along the western edge of the cemetery. The trench is in poor condition; it is uneven and collapsing in places, with no hard edge and is overgrown with vegetation. Some headstones are in close proximity to the trench and are threatened by undercutting and erosion. Small-Scale Features Metal Fence and Gates - A metal picket fence with a top rail surrounds the cemetery on three sides. The fence varies in condition but overall is in need of sanding and painting, and portions should be replaced in-kind. There is a section on the southwest that appears to have been a recent restoration. Areas of rust, peeling, and damage from vehicles is apparent along 9th Street. The attachment plates and concrete footings are mostly secure and functioning well. Three decorative small metal gates occur along the fenceline, at the southwest, southeast, and north side of the cemetery. They are in need of some sanding, painting, and replacement of parts in-kind.
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