Archaeological Assessment of Project PR-0033-2(283), Treutlen County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, and the Georgia Environmental Policy Act of 1991, project PR- 0033-2(283), Treutlen 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 PR-0033- 2(283) allows for grading, drainage, base and surfacing on approximately 1.28 km (0.8 mi.) of unimproved roadway on C.R. 40 and C.R. 33 in Treutlen County. The proposed project on C. R. 40 would begin at the intersection of S.R. 86 and C. R. 40 then continue northeasterly along C.R. 40 to an end point at the intersection of C.R. 40 and C.R. 33 for an approximate total of .80 km (0.5 mi.) of roadway. The proposed project on C.R. 33 would begin at the intersection of C.R. 180 and C.R. 33 and continue southerly along C.R. 33 to an end point at mile post 2.55 for an approximate total of .48 km (0 .3 mi.) of roadway. Required right-of-way for the implementation of both projects is approximately 24.4 m (80 ft.). An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed right- of-way was conducted along the entire 1.28 km (0 .8 mi.) 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.