In July and August, 1993, a cultural resources survey was conducted on 650 acres of proposed timber sale areas near Mack White Gap in Armuchee Ranger District of Chattahoochee National Forest. Ten archeological sites, eleven artifact occurrences, and two rock pile features were recorded. Four of the sites were considered significant, and were recommended for protection pending testing to determine their eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Site locations and recommendations are presented in Table 1. In addition to the proposed sale areas in Mack White Gap, 430 acres were surveyed in five scattered locations within the District. Salvage operations will be undertaken in these areas, which were damaged by last winter's severe storms. Four archeological sites were recorded in the salvage areas. Two historic house sites adjacent to the salvage areas were visited. One was recorded. The other was found to be on private property adjacent to the Forest. None of the sites recorded in the salvage areas was considered significant, and planned salvage activities will not be affected. Site locations and recommendations are presented in Table 2.
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