This report documents the results of the archaeology survey for Trileaf Corporation Project 647849 (Big Oak - A), located in Adairsville, Bartow County, Georgia. The survey was conducted to ensure that resources eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places located within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) are not adversely affected by the proposed project. This work is being done as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended) and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800. In addition, this document is being submitted in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) “Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Review of Effects on Historic Properties for Certain Undertakings Approved by the Federal Communications Commission” (FCC 2004).
Based on field observations, eleven Shovel Test Pits (STPs) were placed in the project area. The fieldwork was performed by Abigail Heller, Registered Professional Archaeologist of JMT. Fieldwork was performed on January 24, 2019 and one day was spent in the field. No artifacts were uncovered, no archaeological sites were identified, and no additional archaeological testing is recommended.
The subject property is located at 448 Big Oak Tree Road, Adairsville, Bartow County, Georgia 30103, at coordinates 34°21'58.724"N 84°59'35.635"W. The proposed project consists of the construction of a new self-support telecommunications tower and associated equipment within a 100-foot by 100-foot lease area. The total height of the proposed installation, including appurtenances, is approximately 265-feet. The project will be accessible via a proposed 30-foot wide access easement that extends approximately 450’ southeast and then south from the lease area to where it connects with Big Oak Tree Road. The entire project footprint was included in the survey as well as a 50-foot buffer around the proposed lease area and access easement (Photographs 1-12). The APE for this undertaking includes all areas discussed above.
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