Archaeological Assessment of Project TSAP-0024 (114), Putnam County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 a nd amendments thereto, and the Georgia Environmental Policy Act of 1991, project TSAP-0024(114), Putnam County has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) . The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within t he proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. Project TSAP-0024(114) involves improvements at intersection of US 441/SR 24, CR 72, and CR 217. The roadway of US 441/SR 24 would be widened to provide right turn lanes at CR 72 and CR 217. Existing right-of-way varies from approximately 38.1 m (125 ft) to 45.7 m (150 ft). No additional right-of-way would be required for the completion of the proposed project. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed right-of-way was conducted for the approximate 0.4 km (0.26 mi) 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 existing or eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.