Archaeological Assessment of Project IM-75-2(233), Dooly County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project IM- 75- 2(233) , Dooly County has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources , especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) . The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project consists of building renovations and parking lot expansions at Rest Areas 14 and 13 in Dooly County. Rest Area 14 is located immediately south of SR 329 and north of SR 27 on the west side of I-75. Rest Area 13 is located immediately south of SR 215 and north of the Dooly/Crisp County Line on the east side of I - 75. Both rest areas will also be tied into existing water and sewage lines. All construction is limited to within the existing right of way. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed description was conducted for the entire project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.