This report presents the results of an intensive archeological survey performed by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc. in north central Madison County, where the Georgia Transmission Corporation wishes to construct the 230/25/12 kV New Haven substation. The goal of the survey was to locate and evaluate any archeological resources that may be adversely affected by the construction of the substation. The survey was undertaken in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The area of potential effect for the project consisted of a triangular, 6.74-ac (2.7-ha) tract of land that is mostly wooded and was known to contain an old house site. The tract is bisected by the Winder-Hartwell 230 kV transmission line. Archival research showed that a late nineteenth to early twenty century house still stood on the substation tract. The project area was surveyed in July of 2009 and the one house site was recorded as archeological site 9MD 195. Because this site is not known to be associated with persons or events important in history and because of a lack of research potential, we recommend that site 9MD 195 is not eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria a, b and d. Based on archeological criteria, we conclude that the proposed project will not affect a significant resource, and should be granted clearance to proceed.
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