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Archaeological Assessment of Projects FR-043-1(48) and M-4314(1)

Author(s)
Report Number
6464
Year of Publication
1996
Abstract

The proposed projects would reconstruct and widen S.R.4/U.S.1 in north Swainsboro. The projects as proposed would begin approximately 600 feet south of Gumlog Street then would extend northerly along S.R.4/U.S.1 for a distance of approximately 0.45 mile. In addition, the intersection of Modock Road would be relocated on new location approximately 375 feet north of its present location. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed rights-of-way was surveyed for the entire length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level I) 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 significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed project corridor as described in paragraph two above. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will not affect archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.