On June 7, 1977 a survey of the Union Point wastewater treatment facility was completed in order to assess the impact of the proposed project upon cultural resources as required by federal mandates implemented by 36 C.F.R. 800, 'Procedures for the Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties." The survey, which required one-half day's field work, covered approximately six acres. As shown on the attached map the property is situated on the east side of an existing oxidation pond at the southwest boundary of Union Point in eastern Greene County. Within the Piedmont physiographic region and at an elevation of 640 feet, the small tract is bounded on the south and east by minor drainages and on the west by the oxidation pond. Vegetation is mixed pine and hardwoods, the former dominating on the high, north end. Relief is moderate and ground exposure is poor. The project area was surveyed by walking parallel northsouth transects spaced 150 feet apart with subsurface testing at intervals of 100 feet. Holes about one by two feet were dug by shovel shaving on a sloped side to reveal a profile, plan, and any artifacts that might be present. Additional surface examination on the west and north sides of the oxidation ponds was facilitated by extensive earth moving during construction of the pond and subsequent erosion. No cultural material of any sort was found during the survey and it is recommended that the project be cleared in this respect.
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