Archaeological Assessment TCNS ID #173003 Proposed 200-foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure Within An Approximate 40-Foot by 40-Foot Lease Area American Towers LLC - 204819 1398 Hog Mountain Road Jefferson, Jackson, County Georgia

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The proposed undertaking would include a proposed approximate 40-foot by 40-foot (12-meter by 12-meter) lease area that would include a 200-foot overall height monopole telecommunications structure and associated ground-level equipment. The telecommunications facility would also include a proposed approximate 845-foot long by 20-foot wide (258-meter by 6-meter) access/utility easement, a proposed approximate 267-foot long by 10-foot wide (81-meter by 3-meter) utility easement, and a 12-foot long by 20-foot wide (4-meter by 6-meter) parking space. The subject site is located at 1398 Hog Mountain Road, Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia.

This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. During our database research, we found eleven previously recorded archaeological sites and eight survey reports within our standard 1-mile background research radius. None of the sites or surveys were identified within our project’s APE for direct effects. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered.

We conclude that the undertaking would not affect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.