Archaeological Assessment of Project NH-17-3(66), Walker County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project NH-17-3 (66), Walker 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.

The proposed project consists of resurfacing and thermo elastic pavement markings on SR 1 in Walker County the project begins at the intersection of SR J and SR 136 at mile post 11. 0 in Walker County continues northerly to an end point at mile post 14.90 for a total of 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles). All construction is limited to the edges of existing pavement on SR 1. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project description was conducted for the enti.re project corridor.

An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division 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 edible 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 NRIIP provided that the project conforms to that described above.