An Archaeological and Historical Survey of the Proposed Tyty Wastewater Treatment Facility, Tift County, Georgia

An Archaeological and Historical Survey of the Proposed Tyty Wastewater Treatment Facility, Tift County, Georgia On December 8, 1976 a survey of the Tyty wastewater treatment facility was completed in order, to assess the impact of the proposed construction upon cultural resources, as required by federal mandates implemented by 36 C.F.R. 800, 'Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties." The survey, which required k day's work by one archaeologist, covered approximately 1.2 acres. As shown on the attached map the parcel is located on the southwestern side of the town of Tyty. The region in general is characterized by gently rolling red clay hills dissected by numerous small and intermittent streams. The property itself borders the floodplain of Tyty Creek and an unnamed tributary. The floodplain is roughly defined by the 289' contour at this location, and while some portions of the survey property are permanently under water, several elevations above 290' were recorded during the topographic survey. These few dry areas, mostly at the east and west ends of the tract support a pine flatwoods vegetation, while lower elevations exhibit more water tolerant species such as water oak and sweet gum, some trees having buttressed trunks and "knees." On the south edge of the tract two higher areas had been recently clearcut, bulldozed, disked, and planted in grass. Ground exposure of this mixed topsoil was unusually good, and some of the windrows had been burned, affording additional bare soil. These pastures and windrows were checked for surface occurrences of artifacts and test holes were dug in dry ground on each elevation. Soil profiles showed a wet, dark organic topsoil overlaying yellow to grey clayey alluvium. No cultural material or landscape features indicative of archaeological sites was found, and no structures or buildings are present within or near the area of proposed construction. Based upon the results of the field investigation and the scope of the proposed project, no adverse impact is anticipated upon cultural resources.