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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: B-6035 County: Jackson
WBSNo: B-6035[ET]2938 Document: Federal CE
F.A. No: Funding: ❑ State ® Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE
Project Description: This project proposes to replace Bridge No.203 over Caney Fork Creek on SR 1738
(Hooper Cemetery Road)in Jackson County,North Carolina.The bridge structure will be replaced
immediately east of its current location.The archaeological Area of Potential Effects(APE)encompasses
all areas of potential ground disturbing activity. (see attached shape file map).
SUMMARY OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS
The North Carolina Department of Transportation(NCDOT)Archaeology Group reviewed the subject
project and determined:
® There are no National Register listed or eligible ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES present
within the project's area of potential effects. (Attach any notes or documents as needed)
❑ No subsurface archaeological investigations were required for this project.
• Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources.
❑ Subsurface investigations did not reveal the presence of any archaeological resources
considered eligible for the National Register.
❑ All identified archaeological sites located within the APE have been considered and all
compliance for archaeological resources with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and GS 121-12(a)has been completed for this project.
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Brief description of review activities,results of review,and conclusions:
Bridge No. 203 is located over Caney Fork Creek on SR 1738 (Hooper Cemetery Road) in central
Jackson County. The project area is situated approximatley 1 kilometer (0.74 miles) northeast of the
community of East Laport. Caney Fork Creek, a thrid order stream, is encompassed within the Little
Tennessee River Basin. It runs north-south through the project area and meets the Tuckaseegee River
west of Bridge No. 203. The bridge is located on a floodplain in a river valley surrounded by mountains.
The area is rural with a few scattered houses in the vicinity of the bridge. The bridge runs approximately
east-west. However, due to the curve in the road, the archaeological project Area of Potential Effects
(APE) is orientated approximately north-south. The APE for this project is centered on the bridge
structure and measures 183 meters(600 ft)in length,91 meters(300 ft)from each end of the bridge. The
APE meastures 46 meters(150 ft) in width or 23 meters(75 ft)from each side of the SR 1738 centerline
(Figure 1).
The archaeological survey was conducted by Archaeological Technicians Chris Parker and Jon Rood of
Archaeological Consultants of the Carolinas, Inc. (ACC) on 16 May 2016 under the direction of ACC
Archaeologist James Stewart.
Background research consisted of an examination of topographic and historic maps and the listings
of previously recorded sites,previous archaeological surveys, and previous environmental reviews
at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) in Raleigh.
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A review of historic maps including the 1938 Jackson County Highway map (NCSHPWC 1938) and
USGS topographic maps ranging from 1897 to 2000 depict the area as relatively rural with scattered
houses in the project vicinity(USGS 1897, 1907, 1935, 1946, 1978, 1990, and 2000). The 1935 USGS
topographic map is the earliest map to show SR 1738 and the bridge(Figure 2). Older maps show creek
crossings on Caney Fork Road, east and west of the project location (Figure 3). The earlier maps also
depict Caney Fork Creek following a slightly different path, without the extreme loop that currently
parallels SR 1738. While the difference in scale between the earlier and later maps may explain this
disparity, it is also possible the creek channel has been modified,contributing to disturbance in the project
vicinity.
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No archaeological sites have been recorded within the project APE. Although, multiple archaeological
sites have been recorded in the surrounding area. Two sites (31JK48/48** and 31JK168) are located
within a 0.8 kilometer(0.5 mile) radius of the APE (see Figure 1). Site 31JK48/48** was recorded in
1973 by Helen Toms,a student at Western Carolina University. It is situated southwest of the bridge near
the confluence of Caney Fork Creek and the Tuckasegee River. This site consists of a prehistoric Archaic
and Woodland Period artifact scatter and a historic artifact scatter associated with a sawmill dating to the
1930s. Prehistoric artifacts recovered from this site include steatite bowl fragments, lithic debitage,
projectile points, ceramics, a discoidal, and a net sinker (site form on file with OSA). Site 31JK168 is
Archaic and Woodland Period artifact scatter recorded in 1977 by A. Feinstein. This site is located
southeast of the bridge on the floodplain of Caney Fork Creek. Artifacts recovered include ceramics,
Guilford and Savannah River projectile points, lithic debitage, heat affected rock, and a grinding stone
(site form on file with OSA). Sites 31JK48/48** and 31JK168 are both unassessed for the National
Register of Historic Places(NRHP). These sites will not be impacted by the replacement of Bridge No.
203.
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Background research also included an examination of data on recorded historic resources using the
Department of Historic Resources Survey and Planning Division's mapping application web site.
Two historic structural resources (JK0251 and JK0402-2) are located within 0.8 kilometer(0.5 mile)of
the APE (see Figure 1). Resource JK0251, the Andrew H. Hooper House, is situated approximately 0.2
kilometers (0.1 mile)southwest of the bridge. Resource JK0402-2 is a house located approximately 0.7
kilometers(0.4 mile)south/southeast of the bridge. Both of these resources have a surveyed only status
and have not been assessed for the NRHP. Resources JK0251 and JK0402-2 will not be impacted by the
replacement of Bridge No.203.
Data on the soils present in the project area were obtained from the Natural Resources Conservation
Service web soil survey (USDA 2016). The primary soil class found in the project APE is Cullowhee
fine sandy loam. This soil type forms on floodplains and consists of loamy alluvium over gravelly and
cobbly sandy alluvium. It is occasionally flooded and has a slope range of up to 2 percent.
The archaeological survey consisted of the examination of 59 shovel test locations along 11 transects
(Figure 4). Transects ran parallel to SR 1738 and were placed 15 meters (49 ft) apart. Transects were
placed outside the area of road disturbance, when possible. Shovel tests were excavated at 15 meter(49
ft) intervals along each transect. These tests measured at least 30 centimeters (12 in) in diameter and
were excavated a minimum of 5 centimeters(2 in) into sterile subsoil. All test fill was screened through
0.64 centimeter (0.25 in) wire mesh. Each shovel test was backfilled upon completion. Global
Positioning System (GPS) readings using a sub-meter accuracy Trimble GeoExplorer handheld
GPS receiver were taken at each shovel test. In all areas, shovel testing was supplemented by
comprehensive examination of all exposed ground surface.
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Southwest Quadrant. The . .
southwest quadrant is .
situated on a floodplain at
the base of a sloping ridge.
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encompasses Caney Fork
Creek. The bank of the ;-
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shrubs. A cobble bar runs ,% ti £ ` x; ''.; • ; '
along the creek bank in the �.ii'. r , ,•
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eastern portion of the .A Y ;te,, , ,,, • , ' 1
quadrant (Figure 5). The ^*;,t.4;
presence of the cobble bar + 'i 4, 4.' ^ 9
in this location is a possible ; .
indication the creek channel ;, , ' ,' .., , ' l .y t i ., ,
has been modified. The � ', r k • ' ' .
northwest portion of the ' `v,. • ,' + ' '4 •
quadrant encompasses a .;;.. ( , \ ;,, ,, . .,• '
grassy yard with occasional ! �.,
hardwoods. The -- �x /
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quadrant grades into a Figure 5. View of cobble bar in southwest quadrant, looking
wooded ridge side slope. south/southwest.
A total of seven shovel test
locations was examined in the southwest quadrant along Transects 1 and 2 (Table 1). Six shovel test
locations were examined along Transect 1 and one shovel test location was examined along Transect 2.
The proximity to the creek and adjacent cobble bar prevented the excavation of shovel tests along
Transect 1. The shovel test excavated along Transect 2 exposed 15 centimeters(6 in) of strong brown
clay loam over strong brown clay (Figure 6). The area in the southwest quadrant has been disturbed by
modern landscaping and the possible modification of the creek channel. No artifacts were recovered from
this quadrant.
Table 1. Shovel Test Locations Examined in the Southwest Quadrant. .
Shovel Test Dig/No Dig/Surface Comments
TR l ST1 No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to creek
Located in an area of scattered shrubs
TRI S•1'2 No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to creek
Located in an area of scattered shrubs
TRI ST3 No Dig Not excavated due to cobble bar
Located in an area of scattered shrubs
TRI ST4 No Dig Not excavated due to cobble bar
Located in an area of scattered shrubs
TRI ST5 No Dig Not excavated due to cobble bar
Located in an area of scattered shrubs
TRI ST6 No Dig Not excavated due to steep slope
Located in wooded area.
TR2 STl Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in a grassy yard
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Northwest Quadrant. The northwest quadrant T 1,-4.emf j`i . A :$d2 r ,,':4 ;,
encompasses a gently sloping floodplain in the f, `. i,v° ' � T ►"�
southern portion of the quadrant and a wooded . •t . t` r i 9i �i,
ridge slope to the north (Figure 7). The ridge Y,It, . , ,_
slope is characterized by hardwoods and the ; .« . d '. ' i
floodplain is a grassy yard associated with a house ) "f 'f- {' �/ ,)f `if
and a garage (Figure 8). The house is noted on . J`t• ,t * � 1' �'` ..
the 1938 Jackson CountyHighway map /, �`' +'
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(NCSHPWC 1938). Two driveways, one leading k ., i. r i +- +,.,;. ,
to the house and one leading to the garage, 1 t '', �j '
traverse the quadrant. State Road 1738 runs ` ' ' ,,,,. ;;0,,l,,� Y'a"-:.
approximately north-south through the quadrant ,ir r P,a;, '``�'
A ditch is located on the west side of the road and Figure 6. Soil profile of Transect 2 Shovel
a narrow strip of land is located to its east, Test I in southwest quadrant,
between the road and creek. This strip of land lookine north.
slopes steeply down to the creek.
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Figure 7. View of northern portion of the Figure 8. View of house and garage in
northwest quadrant, looking southern portion of northwest
north/northeast. quadrant, looking wesi/northwest.
Twenty-four shovel test locations were examined along Transects 1, 2, and 3 in the northwest quadrant
(Table 2). Transect 1 was located approximately 5 meters (16 ft) east of SR 1738 on a narrow strip of
land between the road and the creek. Transect 2 was placed approximately 15 meters (49 ft) west of
Transect 1, on the west side of SR 1738. Transect 3 was placed 15 meters(49 ft) west of Transect 2. A
common soil profile for this quadrant exposed up to 15 centimeters (6 in) of strong brown clay loam
overlying strong brown clay. Many of the shovel tests in the quadrant also contained an upper stratum of
road fill consisting of grayish brown sandy loam with gravel (Figure 9). In general, excavated shovel
tests in the quadrant indicate the construction and maintenance of the road and houses in the quadrant, as
well as erosion, have disturbed the area. Modern features, such as the house, garage,and a roadside ditch
hindered the excavation of Shovel Tests 3 and 4 along Transect 2 and Shovel Tests 1 and 2 along
Transect 3. Steep slope prevented the excavation of Shovel Test 5 along Transect 1, Shovel Tests 5
through 8 along Transect 2, and Shovel Tests 3 through 8 along Transect 1 No archeological resources
were identified during the survey of the northwest quadrant.
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Table 2. Shovel Test Locations Examined in the Northwest Quadrant.
Shovel Test Dig/No Dig/Surface Comments
TRI ST1 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/$)clay loam
10-15 cm(4-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in a wooded area between road and creek
TRI ST2 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)grayish brown(10YR512)sandy loam with gravel(road fill)
10-15 cm(4-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in wooded area between road and creek
TRI ST3 Dig 0-20 cm(0-8 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam
Below 20 cm(8 in)large cobbles
Located in a wooded area between road and creek
TR1 ST4 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)grayish brown(7.5YR5/2)sandy loam with gravel(road fill)
10-20 cm(4-8 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam
Below 20 cm(8 in)large cobbles
Located in a wooded area between road and creek
TRI ST5 No Dig - Not excavated due to steep creek slope
Located in wooded area between road and creek
TRI ST6 Dig 0-20 cm(0-8 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam with gravel(road fill)
Located in a wooded area between road and creek
TR1 ST7 Dig 0-20 cm(0-8 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam with gravel(road fill)
Located in wooded area between road and creek
TRI ST8 Dig 0-20 cm(0-8 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam with gravel(road fill)
Located in a wooded area between road and creek
TR2 ST1 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/$)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in grassy yard
TR2 ST2 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in a grassy yard in vicinity of mailbox
TR2 ST3 No Dig Not excavated due to road side ditch
Located in a grassy yard
TR2 ST4 No Dig Not excavated due to road side ditch
Located in a wooded area
TR2 ST5 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR2 ST6 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR2 ST7 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR2 ST8 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR3 STI No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to house
TR3 ST2 No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to garage
TR3 ST3 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR3 ST4 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR3 STS No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR3 ST6 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR3 ST7 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
TR3 ST8 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
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Southeast Quadrant. The southeast quadrant is 1 , •i, 1►� ,1 ., , i 4,l ;`,- c et .4,,,p► , •..
located primarily on a floodplain at the base of ; t '+`. �',,: , •
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steep ridge side slope State Road 1738 runs + p1t� 4 "'I 1f r Az ♦ ;
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northeast-southwest through the quadrant ' ' ° -r"r fi `'
g t. 1,�,)- F +4 two r . : e ,S p ,,.
(Figure 10). West of the road is a narrow strip ,s (. , o i �,Yt: ' i;
of land vegetated with high grass that slopes )' \ _ ,#, {I r11'
down to Caney Fork Creek. The majority of the l'i `i Y; ybt ? �`Ph ` ` , '"
quadrant is located in a fallow field east of SR "y
1738. A tractor shed and a barn are located in t i
the southern portion of the quadrant, east of the y ` . , r�
road (Figure 11). The 1938 Jackson County '''. F `
Highway map is the earliest map to show the 1 • �' '
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barn in this location. A gravel drive leads to the ..R,:i`t, ; ; .f, •a r� ,
barn from SR 1738. A field road also runs Figure 9. View of soil profile from Transect 1
approximately east-west through the northern Shovel Test 3 in the northwest
section of the quadrant. quadrant, looking north.
i • }- l,' . '•z a (+ • A total of eighteen shovel test locations
.x was examined in the southeast quadrant.
• Transect l was laced approximately 5
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.,i z"' '•w / . s I 1 ' meters east of the SR 1738 pavement edge.
,. l - ,A a , , ' Transect 2 was conducted in the field 15
eo., ,,,n,t o , ,, meters (49 ft) east of Transect 1. Transect
• " ' dA -,, �• . i" 3 was located on a strip of land between SR
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WA , •,i:(' Ry . 1738, approximately 15 meters(49 ft)west
''` of Transect 1. Soils in the field in the
,, eastern portion of the quadrant are eroded.
�.--;,-3 A typical shovel test profile in this area
exposed 15 centimeters (6 in) of strong
brown clay loam overlying strong brown
•,i clay (Figure 12). The portion of the
• `;A` ' - quadrant west of SR 1738 has been greatly
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Figure 10. View of southeast quadrant, looking disturbed by road construction and
maintananre A 1enrecentative coil nrnfile
north/northeast r - - - r
.; from this area is 10 centimeters (4 in) of
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`r',r •' � road fill characterized as dark grayish
' �' %a0r:R 5 brown silty loam with gravel. One shovel
test in this portion of the quadrant
1: • \\ contained an underlying strata of strong
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brown clay. Seven shovel tests were not
excavated in the southeast quadrant.
Shovel Tests 4 and 5 along Transect 1 were
5,e- not excavated due to road disturbance and
proximity to a tractor shed in the eastern
portion of the quadrant. Steep slope
inhibited the excavation of Shovel Test 7
along Transect 2 and Shovel Tests 1 and 5
along Transect 3. No artifacts were
recovered during the investigation of the
Figure 11. View of barn and tractor shed in southeast southeast quadrant.
quadrant, looking north/northeast.
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Table 3. Shovel Test Locations Examined in the Southeast Quadrant.
Shovel Test Dig/No Dig/Surface Comments
TR1 ST1 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
10-15 cm(4.6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field adjacent to farm road
TR1 ST2 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
10-15 cm(4-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR1 ST3 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
10-15 cm(4-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR1 ST4 No Dig Not excavated due to slope and road disturbance
Located in an agricultural field
TRI ST5 No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to tractor shed
Located in an agricultural field
TR1 ST6 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
10-15 cm(4-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field adjacent to gravel drive
TR1 ST7 Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area on edge of field
TR2 ST1 Dig 0-15'cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
• TR2 ST2 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR2 ST3 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR2 ST4 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR2 ST5 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field next to barn
TR2 ST6 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field next to barn
TR3 STI No Dig Not excavated slope and proximity to road and creek
Located in tall grass
TR3 ST2 Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam with gravel(road fill)
Located in tall grass
TR3 ST3 No Dig 0-30 cm(0-12 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam with gravel(road fill)
30-40 cm(12-16 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in tall grass
TR3 ST4 No Dig 0-10 cm(0-4 in)dark grayish brown(10YR4/2)silty loam with gravel(road fill)
plastic found 0-10 cm (0-4 in)below surface
Located in wooded area
TR3 ST5 No Dig Not excavated due to slope
Located in a wooded area
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Northeast Quadrant. The northeast quadrant r /
is situated on the floodplain of Caney Fork ,li,'a''��//d �,�,\� f , ' ' ' I �« f
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bank of the creek, which is situated between r 1$ y\ '` /<y tr,'� I ,ti' ;;.
the field and SR 1738(Figure 13). s ;., �`! �, '' ;-A
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loam overlying strong brown clay (Figure Figure 12. Soil profile from Transect 1 Shovel Test 3
14). Shovel Tests 2, 7, and 8 along Transect in the southeast quadrant, looking north.
I were not excavated due to their proximity
to Caney Fork Creek. No artifacts were
recovered during the survey of the northeast quadrant.
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Table 4. Shovel Test Locations Examined in the Northeast Quadrant.
Shovel Test Dig/No Dig/Surface Comments
TRI STI Dig 0-50 cm(0-20 in)brown(7.5YR5/4)sandy clay loam
50-60 cm(20-24 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TRI ST2 No Dig Not excavated due to slope adjacent to creek
Located in wooded area on creek bank
TR1 ST3 Dig 0-50 cm(0-20 in)brown(7.5YR5/4)sandy clay loam
50-60 cm(20-24 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TRI ST4 Dig 0-50 cm(0-20 in)brown(7.5YR5/4)sandy clay loam
50-60 cm(20-24 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR1 ST5 Dig 0-50 cm(0-20 in)brown(7.5YR5/4)sandy clay loam
50-55 cm(20-22 in)(7.5YR5/8)strong brown clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR1 ST6 Dig 0-50 cm(0-20 in)brown(7.5YR5/4)sandy clay loam
50-60 cm(20-24 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR1 ST7 No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to creek
Located in wooded area on creek bank
TR1 S'r8 No Dig Not excavated due to proximity to creek
Located in wooded area on creek bank
'1R2 ST1 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
TR3 ST1 Dig 0-15 cm(0-6 in)strong brown(7.5YR5/8)clay loam
15-20 cm(6-8 in)strong brown(7.SYR5/8)clay
Located in an agricultural field
i' `` / ,:r `,�tr Conclusion. No archaeological
A • `"-.•- * \ remains were identified during the
rilk - , t�- .. ,4. \' ,. Bridge No. 203 survey. Based on
t >i x ";`1.-4s. \�`' 4 .4,.,,,',''' the results of this investigation and
i \`r ?, ,1<, " '"�'"<4, "' background research, the
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northeast quadrant, looking north.
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References Cited
North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission(NCSHPWC)
1938 Jackson County, NC map. North Carolina State Highway and Public Works
Commission. United States Public Roads Administration,Raleigh,NC.
United States Department of Agriculture(USDA)
2016 Web Soil Survey. Electronic Document. www.websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov, accessed
June 2016.
United States Geological Survey(USGS)
1897 Cowee,NC USGS 1:125,000 topographic quadrangle.
1907 Cowee,NC USGS 1:125,000 topographic quadrangle.
1935 Cullowhee,NC USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle.
1946 Cullowhee,NC USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle.
1946 Sylvia South, NC USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle,photo revised 1990.
1978 Sylvia South, NC USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle.
1990 Sylvia South, NC USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle.
2000 Sylvia South, NC USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangle.
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