This report presents the findings of a Phase I Archaeological Survey for a widening and reconstruction of US280 in Sumter County, Georgia. The area surveyed consisted of a corridor of expanded right-of-way along the existing path of US 280, portions of new alignment, and associated feeder roads. Survey of the corridor began at the intersection of US 280 and SR 45 (in Plains), and concluded at the intersection of US 280 and SR 49 (in Americus), totaling approximately 7.85 miles. The required right-of-way (ROW) varied in width, ranging from 15 meters (50 feet) to 45 meters (150 feet) from the centerline. The additional feeder roads featured a maximum width of approximately 15 meters (50 feet). A total of 573 shovel test pits were investigated at a 30-meter (100-foot) interval along the corridor, with an additional 77 shovel test pits excavated at a 15-meter (50-foot) interval. Portions of the existing ROW were very narrow and often contained exposed subsoil at the surface. In these instances, a pedestrian survey was conducted. The Phase I survey resulted in the re-examination of one previously identified archaeological site, the identification of 11 new sites, and the documentation of 10 isolated finds.
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