On March 3, 2008, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted an archaeological survey of the proposed Leake Mounds Trail in Bartow County. A review of the Georgia Archaeological Site Files at the University of Georgia in Athens showed that one previously identified archaeological site has been reported in the proposed project corridor. During the course of the investigations, we revisited this site and recorded one previously unidentified site. As only a small area of the site was investigated, the site is recommended as having unknown eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). However, due to the extent and intensity of mechanical disturbance that has taken place, the portion of the site located within the area of potential effect (APE) does not contribute to the overall eligibility of the site. Additionally, only a small portion of the site was investigated and is also recommended as having unknown NRHP eligibility. The investigated site area yielded few artifacts and has low data potential; therefore, the portion of the site within the currently defined APE does not contribute to the overall eligibility of the site. Based on the results of the survey, EPEI recommends that no further archaeological work be undertaken within the APE.
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