20230959 Ver 1_BP1-R010 Northampton Archaeological Survey Required Form_20230705

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This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It I
is not valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult ��.,• : • •�6
separately with the Historic Architecture and Landscapes Team.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: BPI-RO10 County: Northampton
WBSNo: BP1.R010.1 Document: Federal CE
F.A. No: N/A Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE
Project Description: NCDOT's Division 1 proposes to replace Bridge No. 20 on Creeksville Road (SR
1504) over Potecasi Creek in Northampton County. Bridge No. 20 was built in 1975 and has been
selected to be replaced. Although Preliminary Design Plans have not been developed, an Area of Interest
was submitted in order to facilitate the environmental review process at this stage. The Area of Interest is
centered on the bridge structure and measures about 1,423 feet long and about 160 feet wide. As part of
the submittal_ no easements will be needed_ and no additional ROW will be reauired: therefore_ the Area
of Potential Effects (APE) is restricted to the existine ROW alone Creeksville Road (SR 1504). Overall
though, the Area of Interest encompasses about 5.12 acres, inclusive of the existing roadway, the structure
itself, and any modern development.
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES REVIEW: SURVEYREQUIRED
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
This project was accepted on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. A review of the databases maintained by the
Office of State Archaeology (OSA) was also performed/received that same day. An archaeological
survey has not been conducted within the vicinity of the proposed project, and no archaeological sites
have been recorded within one (1) mile of the Area of Interest. Digital copies of HPO's maps (Galatia
Quadrangle) as well as the HPOWEB GIS Service (http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/) were last reviewed on
Monday, January 24, 2022. Although there are no known/documented historic architectural resources
located within the Area of Interest, intact and significant archaeological deposits associated with Grant's
Mill (later known as Deloatch Mill, an early 19t1i-century grist and sawmill in operation until the 1920s)
may be anticipated within the footprint of the proposed project. In addition, topographic maps, historic
maps (NCMaps website), USDA soil survey maps, and aerial photographs were utilized and inspected to
gauge environmental factors that may have contributed to historic or prehistoric settlement within the
project limits, and to assess the level of modern, slope, agricultural, hydrological, and other erosive -type
disturbances within and surrounding the Area of Interest.
This is a State -funded project for which a Federal permit is anticipated. Based on the request, permanent/
temporary drainage and/or utility easements should not be necessary, nor should additional ROW be
required. However, the Area of Interest appears to be drawn in a way so that any potential activities that
may take place beyond NCDOT's existing ROW can be covered. If there were no Federal nexus for this
project, please know that we would be in compliance with NC GS 121-12a, since there are no eligible
(i.e., National Register -listed) archaeological resources located within the Area of Interest that would
require our attention.
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From an environmental perspective, the Area of Interest falls within a rural setting in the Coastal Plain
physiographic region of northeastern North Carolina. The Area of Interest consists of three (3) soil types,
Wehadkee loam, 0-2% slopes, frequently flooded (Wh), Craven fine sandy loam, 14% slopes (CrB), and
Craven fine sandy loam, 4-10% slopes (CrC), over two-thirds of which are classified as frequently
flooded and poorly drained and would, thus, suggest a very low potential for intact archaeological
materials to be present. However, the potential for early 19t1i-century components associated with Grant's
Mill outweighs the prehistoric archaeological probability based on soil characteristics. In particular. 19t1i-
century deeds mention that the dam for the mill forms part of one of the roads leading from Jackson to
Murfreesboro (see Figure 2). The 1833 Brazier Map also indicates the presence of a mill at this crossing
of Potecasi Creek. Therefore, mill remnants may be present within or immediately adjacent to the
existing ROW. The Office of State Archaeology (OSA) has not reviewed any projects within the vicinity
(1-mile radius) for environmental compliance so there is a lack of comparative materials on which
recommendations can be based. Within five (5) miles of the proposed project, NCDOT's Archaeology
Team has reviewed at least five (5) transportation -related projects for environmental compliance under
the Programmatic Agreement (PA) with the State Historic Preservation Office (NC-HPO). No
archaeological surveys were recommended for three of the five projects. An archaeological survey,
however, was recommended and is currently under contract for the replacement of Bridge No. 17 on
Doolittle Mill Road (TIP# BPI-R018 [PA 21-11-0034]). In comparison, the proposed project is very
similar to BPI-R018 in that both may have (or do have) 19t1i-century mill components present within or
adjacent to the existing ROW. Results from the Doolittle Mill Road bridge project are still pending.
Despite some of the information presented here, an archaeological survey is recommended based on the
potential presence of early 19t1i-century mill components. Therefore, a visual inspection of the Area of
Interest should be conducted, followed then by systematic archaeological excavations within areas of
moderate to high historic archaeological probability if feasible. All cemeteries (if any) should also be
properly recorded and delineated if any occur within or adjacent to the Area of Interest. None of the
property within the Area of Interest that would require further investigation is owned by the State of
North Carolina so a State Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permit should not be
necessary. Should the description of this project change or design plans be made available prior to
construction, additional consultation regarding archaeology will be required.
*Although the survey for this project can be handled internally by NCDOT's Archaeology Team, we may
also complete these investigations by using one of our on -call firms or if Division would like to manage
and complete the survey, they can use an NCDOT prequalified archaeologist under contract with one of
the Division's on -call firms. If so, we can provide a scope of work for the Division to use, but we do
need to know within seven days which path the Division plans to follow. All products produced by the
Division's consultant will need to be submitted to the Archaeology Team for review, acceptance, and
submittal to the Office of State Archaeology as per the Programmatic Agreement. We would be happy to
discuss this approach with you.
(This project falls within a North Carolina County in which the following federally recognized tribes have
expressed an interest: 1) Catawba Indian Nation and 2) Tuscarora Nation. We recommend that you
ensure that this documentation is forwarded to these tribes using the process described in the current
NCDOT Tribal Protocol and PA Procedures Manual.)
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ® Previous Survey Info ❑ Photos ❑Correspondence
Other:
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PROPOSED FIELDWORK COMPLETION DATE July 25, 2022
Figure 1: Galatia, NC (USGS 1975).
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Figure 2: Excerpt from Deed 38/Page 123, conveying the mill and property to Dorsey Deloatch
in 1863
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&Close=True, last accessed 25 Jan 2022).
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Figure 3: A New Map of the State of North Carolina... (Brazier et al. 1833,
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Figure 4: Rural Delivery Routes, Northampton County, NC (US Post Office Dept. circa 1920s,
https://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/ncmaps/id/1795/rec/5, last accessed 25 Jan
2022).
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Figure 6: Northampton County, North Carolina (State Highway and Public Works Commission
1938, https://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/ncmaps/id/l709/rec/9, last accessed 25 Jan
2022).
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