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 100-foot by 100-foot (30m by 30m) lease area that would include a 260-foot overall height selfsupporting lattice telecommunications structure, an approximate 82-foot long by 30-foot wide (25m by 9m) access/utility easement, and associated ground-level support equipment. The subject site is located at 3001 Old Columbus Road, Roopville, Carroll 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 no previously identified archaeological sites or archaeological survey reports within our standard 1- mile background research radius. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, one archaeological site was identified (9CL449).
The Phase I Archaeological Survey, conducted by ECA for the proposed project area, identified 16 historic artifacts within five shovel test pits. These artifacts are all associated with a 20th century artifact scatter that is likely related to a former house and outbuilding that were located on the parent tract and within portions of the proposed lease area. ECA submitted a site form to the Georgia Archaeological Site File (GASF) to obtain an archaeological site number, and the official trinomial number 9CL449 was assigned. There appears to be disturbance throughout the site area due to the removal of the previous structures and tree clearing within the area; therefore, we believe there is a low potential for encountering undisturbed archaeological deposits.
Therefore, ECA is of the opinion that the portion of site 9CL449 identified within the APE for direct effects lacks significance and research potential and would not be eligible for inclusion to the NRHP. No further work is recommended. The Phase I Archaeological Report is included. ECA believes that the proposed undertaking would have no effect on any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Based on our findings related to archaeological resources, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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