Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed 100-foot by 100-foot compound on a gravel parking area as shown on Attachment 12b. Clearing and grading would not be necessary for construction of the proposed telecommunications compound. The facility would include a 270-foot self-supporting lattice-type telecommunications structure (275-feet with appurtenances) and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located off Ethridge Mill Road (northeast of the intersection of Ethridge Mill Road and Liberty Road off US 41 ), northwest of Milner in Pike County, Georgia.
This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, oh the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. Through our review of available cultural records and databases one recorded archaeological site (9PK52) and one archaeological report (2357) were identified within a one-mile search radius. Archaeological site 9PK52 was the only site identified during the course of archaeological survey report 2357. Archaeological site 9PK52 consisted of a surface scatter of prehistoric lithics and three late 19th to early 20th century whiteware sherds. This site is located 3,100 feet northwest of the proposed project site and has been recommended ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered by ECA during the course of the Phase I 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 recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking.
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