Archaeological Assessment of Project MTA-ALSU-00-007, Douglas County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project MTA-ALSU-00-007, Douglas 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 project corridor.

This project proposes to construct two park/ride lots in Douglas County. Both lots are the expansion of existing dead end county roads. Park/ride lot #1 would be at the intersection of I20 and Lee Road- north of I20 and east of Lee road. Park/road lot #2 would be at the intersection of I20 and Thornton Road-north of I20 and east of Thornton Road. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed corridor was conducted.

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 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.