Archaeological Survey of the Camp Creek Water Treatment Facility, Habersham County, Georgia

This document presents the results of an intensive (Phase 1) archaeological survey performed by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc. (SAS) in October 2011 on a 21‑ha (52‑ac) tract known as the Camp Creek Water Treatment Facility property in Habersham County, Georgia. The goal of the survey was to locate and evaluate any archaeological resources that may be adversely affected by the planned construction related to the expansion of the existing facility. The survey was undertaken in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The area of potential effect (APE) for the project consisted of 36.2 acres surrounding the location of proposed construction on property presently owned by the City of Cornelia. The surveyed property is bounded on four sides by county roads, farm lands, and residential property. The new construction is planned for the floodplain along Camp Creek and the adjoining upland areas.

During the survey, the project area was surface searched and shovel tested to locate evidence of archaeological sites. The SAS survey recorded a single historic period archaeological site and two prehistoric artifact occurrences within the area of potential effect. The historic period site, designated 9HM300, was recorded on a ridge knoll in the northwestern comer of the survey area. That site and occurrences retain little research potential and are recommended ineligible for listing to the National Register ofHistoric Places. The remainder of the project area contains no significant cultural resources. It is the recommendation of the principal investigator that clearance to proceed should be granted for the planned construction.