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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20171582 Ver 1_Historic/Prehistoric Information_20171212 (2)NO SURVEY REQUIRED FORM PROJECT INFORMATION Project No. WBS No: F.A. No: : �': 40144.1.1 Federal (IISACE) Permit Required? County: Document: Gaston CE Project Tracking No. (Internal Use) 09-11-0015 Funding: ❑ State � Federal ❑ Yes ❑ No Permit Type: Nationwide Project Description: Replace Bridge No 172 on SR 1819 over Hoyles Creek. No design plans available. "Study Area" includes a 500 foot long and 80 foot wide corridor. SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions: Review consisted of background research and a visual reconnaissance of the study area. There are no previously recorded archaeological sites in the study area. The southwest quadrant has been previously surveyed for archaeological sites. Examination of historic maps (1909, 1916, 1938) show no structures in the study area until after 1916. The visual reconnaissance indicates all four quadrants have a low to moderate probability for prehistoric archaeological sites. Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting that there are no unidentified historic properties in theAPE: The project will not impact any sites that are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The landforms in the study area have low to moderate potential for prehistoric archaeological sites. The southwest quadrant has already been surveyed for archaeological sites. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION See attached: � Map(s) � Previous Survey Info � Photos ❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes FINDING BY NCDOT CULTURAL RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL NO SURVEY REQUIRED Caleb Smith NCDOT Cultural Resources Specialist ❑ Correspondence 5/27/2010 Date `7Jo Survey Required "form for Minor Transportafion Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmafic Agreement. NCDOT Archaeology & Historic Architecture Groups Archaeological Reconnaissance: B-4981 (Gaston) Programmatic Agreement # 09-11-0015 Caleb Smith (5/26/2010) Introduction On January 6, 2010, NCDOT archaeologists Gary Glover and Caleb Smith conducted an archaeological reconnaissance for the replacement of Bridge Number 172 on SR 1819 over Hoyles Creek in Gaston County (Figure 1). The reconnaissance consisted of archaeological background research and a visual examination of the project area. No design plans are available for the project, so the Area of Potential Effects (A.P.E.) consists of a��study area" consisting of a corridor 152 meters (500 feet) long and 24 meters (80 feet) wide (Figure 2). Background Research Background research consisted of a review of previous archaeological work in the vicinity and examination of historic maps. There are no previously recorded sites within the study area, but the North Carolina OfFice of State Archaeology (O.S.A.) files indicate the southwest quadrant of this bridge replacement has been previously surveyed for archaeological sites (Figure 3). It was not possible to determine which project included the area and which (if any) archaeological report describes the results. Two projects (Hall 2000; May 2002) have been conducted nearby but the maps in those reports do not include the southwest quadrant of this project. Both reports were written as part of an electrical transmission line and substation project (ER 00-8493). Regardless, the area is marked as previously surveyed on the O.S.A.'s topographic map. B-4981 (Gaston); PA# 09-11-0015 _t � k � �; �s� � y��' ' a _ �� r �' Study Area F t ; w � r`' � ,�' � ��"i�; � . � s`: '"�' � �� � � � <� ✓ *' � a . 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The 1938 map is not detailed enough to accurately identify the former locations of structures. Field Inspection Visual examination of the project identified landforms with a low to moderate potential for prehistoric archaeological sites. The road is oriented northeast/southwest, but for descriptive purposes will be used as grid north, and the creek will be used as grid east/west. Each quadrant is described below. The Gaston County soil survey (Woody 1989) indicates the soil in the A.P.E. (from south to north) is Cecil sandy clay loam, 8-15% slopes (eroded), Pacolet sandy loam, 15- 25% slopes, Chewacla loam (frequently flooded), and Vance sandy loam2-8% slopes. The northwest quadrant has a moderate probability for archaeological sites (Figure 7). It consists of level ground next to Hoyle Creek that is used as a back yard of a residence located approximately 40 meters (131 feet) north of the bridge. The northeast quadrant has a low probability (Figure 8). It consists of a driveway next to the bridge, then a steep slope up to the north. The abutment of a previously bridge is located 10 meters (30 feet) east of the existing bridge (Figure 9). The southeast quadrant has a low probability for archaeological sites (Figure 10). The area along the east side of the road is the old approach road to the previous bridge. The old bridge abutments are located approximately 5 meters (16 feet) east of the existing bridge, and appear to be constructed of stone and mortar covered with cement (Figure 11). There are two structures located next to the road in this quadrant. 3 B-4981 (Gaston); PA# 09-11-0015 „ __ , � , .� � --,V--�--� . .,� � � ]� � � i t �_I �.'�� �� (, l�- : : � , ° k .. _- � ''� —� � �„ � � , �, 1� � ' � �� � +�`t.�'' �+ "I'�'+� ?�%'� +C: =) � - }r �...,.' ; , r �1 � � � � _ - .� n - � . I -.' 1 � � �) i - G, } .. � V �jf � ' �J l� t li y� !�� . " i3 � v •` -'.� 1 . 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Y; �II/,`�� ' �� _ � � f�� �y,�l .�, y`n f a I� d�,� a..^lti r.r�� <+ �'J,�. � ii I t=s �a �; ' . . � ^y.� '��� I�.�� �.f-,. . � ���n �Ir�� � .�` ..l {�. . - w i: �i: ;J�� ,.. � ��, I i f � � '��� � �t--+ ,r� _. �� � d�''. ,� I il. �� ,� = �� � a t�c:� �t44,rtti�'.�i; ' I!.�,� ' ` ,,`` � r � � . � �. ` i � ., (� , � , `� � 7�9 �. . �` —_ � � � �l � ,, � =�, � `� -- L { j I1 I'� � i�l � �i F�����l,a { 1 f� �'� ^ � /i, i ��( I �:,, M1'� '. ��h+ � �% �' � �"' y� i (� [=1r I fp�� _ �� -- -__- iP � rx" � _=—�_• - � * • V 4S I �) ' Figure 5: Map of the project area in 1916 (1916 Gastonia, N.C. 1:62,500- scale topographic map). � B-4981 (Gaston); PA# 09-11-0015 B-4981 (Gaston); PA# 09-11-0015 B-4981 (Gaston); PA# 09-11-0015 One building is constructed of cinder blocks and it looks like a commercial structures. The other is a small residence. The landform south of the residence is a slope up. These structures do not appear on the 1909 and 1916 maps. The 1938 map shows two structures in the vicinity, but the map is not accurate enough to identify the former locations of structures. The southwest quadrant has a low to moderate probability for archaeological sites (Figure 12). It consists of a narrow stretch of flat land next to the creek that slopes up to a ridge toe to the south. The 1938 map shows a'�saw mill" somewhere in this vicinity. As mentioned above, the topographic map at the O.S.A. shows that this quadrant has already been surveyed for archaeological sites. Conclusion In conclusion, no archaeological survey is recommended for this project. The background research indicates there are no previously recorded sites in the vicinity, and that the southwest quadrant of the bridge replacement has already been surveyed. No structures are shown on the historic maps until between 1916 and 1938. The visual examination of the project area indicates the northeast and southeast quadrants have little or no potential for archaeological sites. The remains of the former bridge and road are located in these quadrants, but it is not considered an archaeological resource. The southwest and northwest quadrants have low to moderate potential, but the southwest quadrant has already been surveyed for archaeology, and the northwest quadrant consists of a small section of flat land next to the creek that is used as a house yard. It is unlikely that the bridge replacement will impact any significant archaeological sites and no archaeological survey is recommended. 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High Country Archaeological Services, Weaverville, North Carolina. May, J. Alan 2002 An Archaeo%gica/ Reconnaissance of the Proposed Timken Breaker Station to Fingers Mil/ Station High I/o/tage Transmission Line Construction Project, Gaston and Linco/n Counties, North Carolina. Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia, North Carolina. Woody, William E. 1989 Soi/SurveyofGaston County, North Caro/ina. United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Washington, D.C. :