In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-187-1(25), Cherokee 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 the proposed project’s area of potential environmental effect.
Project STP-066-1(29) would widen SR 140 in Cherokee County. The project was subjected to a previous survey by Teresa Lotti in May, 2001 (HPD# HP010301-001). Since that time the project has been changed to include an extension of the project length. In addition, one intersection improvement at SR 140 and Reece Rd/CR 313 has been added to the project design. The project begins 500 feet north of the SR 140/Mountain Rd/CR 311/Earney Rd/CR 297 intersection and terminates 450 feet south of the SR 140/Arnold Mill Rd/CR 777 intersection. The total length of the project is approximately 2 miles. The existing right-of-way for SR 140 varies from 80 to 100 feet. All work within the extended area will be completed within the existing right-of-way. The intersection improvement includes the widening of Reece Rd/CR 313 where it intersects with SR 140. The existing right-of-way for Reece Rd/CR 313 is approximately 40 feet. The required right-of-way for Reece Rd/CR 313 varies with a maximum of 40 additional feet. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project description was conducted along the entire length of the project corridor.
An archaeological survey (Level II) 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.
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