In response to a request from Ignite Wireless, Inc., RESCOM Environmental Corp., has completed a Phase IA archaeological reconnaissance and records check for a proposed telecommunications tower site in Stephens County, Georgia (Figure 1). The project is located at 34°35'50.0"N 83°15'26.S"W as seen on the USGS 7.5' Toccoa, GA, topographical quadrangle (Figure 2). The project area is within wooded parcel and consists of a 100-ft by 100-ft area for a proposed telecommunications tower and with approximately a 500-ft access easement to the southeast where it meets an existing paved road; approximately 0.46-acre in total (Figure 3).
An archaeological records check conducted on behalf of RESCOM by the UGA Laboratory of Archaeology via the Georgia Archaeological Site File (GASF) shows no archaeological sites overlapping the project area. Fieldwork was conducted on November 4, 2020 by qualified professional archaeologist Eric Sanchez, Indiana University 2008, under the supervision of Andrew Smith M.A., Ball State University 2010, Principal Investigator and Secretary of Interior qualified professional archaeologist.
This report details the results of the records check and Phase IA field reconnaissance and presents the conclusions and recommendations of RESCOM concerning any additional archaeological investigations.
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