In response to a request from Ignite Wireless, Inc., RESCOM Environmental Corp (RESCOM)., has completed a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance and records check for a proposed telecommunications tower site in Baldwin County, Georgia (Figure 1). The project is located directly north of W Walton St in Milledgeville at 33°05'24.4"N 83°14'07.6"W as seen on the Milledgeville, GA, USGS 7.5' topographical quadrangle (Figure 2). The project location consists of a maintained grass area and existing driveway directly adjacent to a railroad berm, and measures 45-ft by 30-ft for a proposed self-support telecommunications tower with a 33-ft by 30-ft access easement; approximately 0.06-acre in total (Figure 3).
An archaeological records check conducted on behalf of RESCOM by the UGA Laboratory of Archaeology via the Georgia Archaeological Site File (GASF) shows no archaeological sites overlapping the project area. Fieldwork was conducted on June 24, 2021 by archaeologist Stephen Nazian, University of South Florida 2008 under the supervision of Andrew Smith M.A., Ball State University 2010, Principal Investigator and Secretary of Interior qualified professional archaeologist. This report details the results of the records check and Phase Ia field reconnaissance and presents the conclusions and recommendations of RESCOM concerning any additional archaeological investigations.
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