Eight archaeological sites were recorded within the Milam Farm tract. During the current investigation, systematic subsurface shovel testing was conducted at each site to evaluate the potential for intact archaeological deposits (pits, post holes, hearths, middens, and burials) and to make recommendations about their National Register of Historic Places eligibility. As a result of the shovel testing, only two sites (9BR7/636 and 9BR702) exhibited potential for intact archaeological deposits. These sites have potential to add significant information about Native American occupation near Cartersville, along the lower Etowah River Valley and are considered potentially eligible for the National Register. Efforts should be made to preserve these sites. The remaining six sites (9BR701, 9BR707, 9BR708, 9BR709, 9BR712, and 9BR713) have been adversely impacted by past land clearing, plowing, and erosion and there is little potential for intact archaeological deposits; these sites are recommended ineligible for the National Register and no additional archaeological investigations are recommended at these locations.
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