Archaeological Assessment of Project FR-104-1(32), FR-104-1(33), BHF-F-104-1(29), Fulton-Gwinnett Counties

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, projects FR-104-1 (32)&(33) , BHF-F-104-1(29), Fu1ton-Gwinnett Counties 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 project corridor.

Proposed project would widen and reconstruct existing S.R. 141 from a two and three lane facility to a 4 lane facility. In addition, the bridge over the Chattahoochee River would be widened and reconstructed to accommodate 4 travel lanes. Proposed projects would begin at the intersection of S.R. 141 and Holcomb Bridge Road and would proceed northeasterly along S.R. 141 to McGinnis Ferry Road. A survey consistent with the proposed rights-of-way was surveyed for the entire 9.2 mile length of the combine projects.

An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT Archaeological Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with ONR 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 significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed project corridor as described in paragraph two above. It is concluded, therefore, that the project would have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.