Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a 100- foot by 100-foot compound and an approximate 20-foot by 400-foot access road running south from the subject site to an existing paved access road that continues to School Street. Clearing and grading would be necessary for construction of the compound and the access route. The facility would include a 300-foot guyed-type telecommunications structure (310- feet with appurtenances) and ground level support equipment. The facility is located approximately 1,100-feet northwest of the intersection of Highway 5 and School Street in McCaysville, Fannin County, Georgia.
This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. Two previously recorded archaeological sites were identified through our review of available cultural records and databases within a one-mile radius. However, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered during the course of the intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment.
We conclude that the proposed undertaking would have no affect on any Historic or Prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we have recommended a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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