In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, STP 186-1 (34), Paulding 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 intersection improvements at 6 locations in Paulding County along SR 92. Improvements would include the addition of turn lanes, realignments, and/or radii adjustments. The intersections include CR 472/Ridge Road, CR 285/Pine Valley Road, SR 6/US 278, SR 360/Macland Road, CR 230/Drag Strip Road, and CR 466/Due West Road.
Existing right-of-way along SR 92 approximately 30.5 m (100 ft), and existing right-of-way along the other roads is approximately:
CR 472/Ridge Road 24.4 m (80 ft)
CR 285/Pine Valley Road 18.3 m (60 ft) SR 6/US 278 -61 m (200 ft)
SR 360/Macland Road -30.5 m (100 ft) CR 230/Drag Strip Road -30.5 m (100 ft) CR 466/Due West Road -24.4 m (80 ft).
Additional required right-of-way would vary to a maximum of 27.4 m (90 ft). An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along 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 Section 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."
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