The cultural resources survey of the proposed 5.1 km (3.2 mi) Glassbridge-Tatum transmission line located two archeological sites and two isolated artifact occurrences. We recommend all of these as ineligible f or nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Both sites are prehistoric, one (9Tp866) consisting of a single flake on a wooded bluff edge and the other (9Tp865) consisting of a highly disturbed, sparse lithic and ceramic scatter. Table I lists the sites, station location, components, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility evaluation, and whether or not the site will be adversely impacted by the construction of the proposed transmission line. Six standing structures possibly over 50 years old and within view of the proposed transmission line were recorded. Most of these structures have numerous modern intrusions around them, including existing utility lines, large antennae, and modern additions. Some structures are 600 to 700 m (1970 to 2300 ft) from the proposed line and are only slightly visible. We believe that because of existing modern intrusions and/or great distances, none of the structures will be visually impacted by the proposed transmission line. It is the opinion of the principal investigator that no potentially eligible cultural resources will be impacted by the proposed Glassbridge-Tatum transmission line and that, in regard to cultural resources, the project be given clearance to proceed.
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