In April 1996, a cultural resource assessment survey was conducted of an undeveloped tract (approximately 500 acres) above the western floodplain of the Etowah River in Forsyth County, Georgia. The archaeological investigation included subsurface testing combined with a pedestrian survey throughout the project area. In addition, map studies coupled with field investigation were used to identify and locate former roads and historic structures older than 50 years. This report describes the environmental and cultural setting of the project vicinity, provides a review of previous archaeological research in the area, and discusses field and laboratory methods and results of the investigation. Fieldwork resulted in the recording of 21 archaeological sites (9F0279-299) and 7 isolated prehistoric artifact occurrences within the project area. Of these, only 9F0285 -is considered potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Preservation of the site in place is recommended, but additional archaeological investigation at this site will be required should it be impacted by future construction. In addition to the sites within the project area, a 19th-20th century cemetery (9F0300) located on an adjacent tract was also documented.
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