On December 23, 1976, a 20-acre portion of compartment 242 was examined for the presence of cultural resources prior to the letting of a permit authorizing removal of rock for fireplace construction. The previously flagged rock removal area was characterized by Cecil stony, sandy loam soil, and was located on slopes averaging 30 percent. Accompanied by Tony Ryan, Chattooga Ranger District, the author traversed approximately 10 percent of the rock removal area. Using fire rakes, 0.36 square meter test units were cleared of leaf mold at 15 meter intervals. Rocks randomly distributed in the test area were overturned and examined. A 10 percent survey of the area was considered adequate due to the slope. No rocks suitable for tool manufacture were noted; no artifacts or sites were observed. The National Register of Historic Places was consulted; no sites on or nominated to the Register occur within the project area.
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