In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project CSST-0007-00(306), Cherokee County, Georgia, has been surveyed with respect to archeological 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 archeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project would consist of improvements to two intersections in Cherokee County. The intersection of Bill Bagwell Road and Holbrook Campground Road would be realigned to provide for a near 90 degree intersection. Existing right-of-way on Bill Bagwell Road and Holbrook Campground Road is approximately 30' and 60' respectively, with an additional 15' of right-of-way required on Bill Bagwell Road and 10' of right-of-way required on Holbrook Campground Road for drainage easements. In addition, 2,640 square feet of right-of-way would be required from the southwest corner of the intersection for the construction of the new intersection. The intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Wooten Drive would be realigned to provide for a near 90 degree intersection. Existing right-of-way on Bells Ferry Road and Wooten Drive is approximately 40' and 30' respectively, with an additional 1,200 square feet of right-of-way required from the southwest corner of the intersection for the construction of the new intersection. An archeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archeologists 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 archeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect.
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