Archaeological Survey and Testing along the Proposed John's Creek Diversion Project, Fulton County, Georgia

Archaeological survey and testing were conducted along the proposed John's Creek Diversion Project in Fulton County, Georgia. The proposed project occupies a corridor measuring approximately 2 miles long and 50 feet wide. The eastern terminus of the project corridor is the John's Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The corridor traverses a portion of the Horseshoe Bend Country Club's golf course, crosses the Chattahoochee River, then heads westward through the southern portion of Brandon Hall School to Brandon Hall Drive. It follows Brandon Hall Drive to Spalding Drive, and then follows Spalding-Drive westward for approximately 0.5 miles. It then follows an existing sewer line to the Chattahoochee River. The survey was performed July 22-23, 1996, by Garrow & Associates, Inc. A combined pedestrian survey and subsurface testing program was pursued throughout the entire corridor. Two previously recorded sites (9FU63 and 9FU2Q7) were visited during the survey. Site 9FU63 is described on the original site form as a prehistopc village site. The portion of the site that the proposed corridor will cross has been disturbed by residential development and subsequent utility lines. However, a large portion of the site is located outside the proposed corridor and may remain intact. Therefore, 9FU63 is recommended as potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Paces (NRHP). The proposed corridor will have no adverse affect on 9FU63. Phase II testing was conducted at site 9FU207 on November 25, 1996. The site is a large prehistoric site which encompasses the entire Horseshoe Bend community. Numerous artifacts are reported from the site in the original site form. Three 1 x 1 m test units were excavated along the Horseshoe Bend golf course. Testing indicated that the proposed project will have no adverse effect on the site. Other portions of the site may remain intact. Site 9FU207 is recommended as eligible for the NRHP.