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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No.
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HB-0002
49622.1.1
Federal Permit Required?
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Project Description:
Replace Bridge Nos. 248 and 249 on I-40 over SR 1613 (Beaverdam Road) in Haywood County,
North Carolina. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) encompasses all areas of
potential disturbance as presented on the accompanying ARC-GIS mapping.
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES REVIEW: SURVEYREQUIRED
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Permitting and funding information was reviewed for determining the level of archaeological input
required by state and federal laws. Based on the submitted "request for cultural resources review"
form, the project is federally funded with federal permit interaction. As such, Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act will apply and the Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
will serve as the lead federal agency. Next, construction design and other data was examined (when
applicable) to define the character and extent of potential impacts to the ground surfaces embracing
the project locale. The archaeological APE encompasses all areas of potential ground disturbing
activity.
Once an APE was outlined, a map review and site file search was conducted utilizing on-line
resources provided to the NCDOT by the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on Tuesday, July 6,
2021. No NRHP eligible archaeological sites or any other archaeological resources are located
within the APE. However, numerous archaeological sites have been documented in the general
vicinity of the APE with a couple of archaeological sites directly adjacent.
Examination of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), State Study Listed (SL), Locally
Designated (LD), Determined Eligible (DE), and Surveyed Site (SS) properties employing
resources available on the NCSHPO website is important in establishing the location of noteworthy
historic occupations related to a perspective construction impact area. A cross-check of these
mapped resources concluded that none of the above properties with potential contributing
archaeological components are situated within the APE. In addition, historic maps of Haywood
County were appraised to identify former structure locations, land use patterns, cemeteries, or other
confirmation of historic occupation in the project vicinity. Archaeological/historical reference
materials were inspected as well. In general, the cultural background review established that no
previously recorded archaeological sites, cemeteries, or NRHP properties with potential
archaeological components are located within the APE. Based on cultural -historical factors, the
APE is considered to have a moderate potential for the documentation of archaeological resources.
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Further, topographic, geologic, flood boundary, and NRCS soil survey maps were referenced to
evaluate pedeological, geomorphological, hydrological, and other environmental determinants that
may have resulted in past occupation at this location. Aerial and on -ground photographs (NCDOT
Spatial Data Viewer) and the Google Street View map application (when amenable) were also
examined/utilized for additional assessment of disturbances, both natural and human induced,
which compromise the integrity of archaeological sites. Environmental/impact factors suggest a
slightly heightened potential for archaeological resource recovery, particularly in the non -disturbed
areas of the APE beyond the existing right of ways.
Based on advantageous environmental perameters, the location of numerous previously recorded
sites nearby in the same topographic context as the APE, and sites located directly adjacent, an
archaeological survey is recommended prior to construction activities. This work will seek to
determine if archaeological features, artifacts, or deposits are contained within the project APE. All
documented sites will be evaluated for NRHP eligibility.
We can complete these investigations using one of the Archaeology Team's on -call firms or if
Division 14 would like to manage and complete the survey they can use a NCDOT prequalified
archaeologist under contract with one of Division's on -call firms. 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. : Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and Catawba Indian 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
Other:
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST—SURVEYREQUIRED
Scott Halvorsen
❑Correspondence
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST Date
August -September 2021
Proposed fieldwork completion date
07/06/2021
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