Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The proposed undertaking would include a proposed 125-foot by 125-foot (38-meter by 38-meter) lease area. The facility would include a 349-foot tall overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunication structure and associated ground-level support equipment. The proposed telecommunications facility would be accessible via a proposed approximate 1,904-foot long by 30-foot wide (580-meter by 9-meter) access/utility easement. The subject site is located at 332 Johnson Mountain Rd., Rydal, Bartow 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. Through our review of available cultural records and databases, we found three previously recorded archaeological sites (9BR655, 9BR656, and 9BR657), and two archaeological surveys (739 and 2925), within the 1-mile background research radius. However, no archaeological sites or surveys were identified in the APE for direct effects. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered.
We conclude that the undertaking would not affect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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