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HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES
NO SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: C-5600 County: Bladen/Scotland
WBS No.: 50061.1.3 Document CE
Ty e:
Fed. Aid No: CMAQ-OOOS(868) Funding: ❑ State ❑ Federal
Federal � Yes ❑ No Permit FHWA
Permit s : T e(s :
Proiect Description: Dixie Storage Track Siding extension: east of Laurinburg and parallel to US
75 Business, near Bladenboro and parallel to NC 211, and west of East Arcadia and west of the
Kenned Store Road intersection with East Arcadia Road.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Descrintion of review activities, results, �nd conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, HPO GIS information, historic designations roster, and indexes was
undertaken on June 12, 2017. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS
properties in the Area of Potential Effects, which is defined as the existing track beds from end to
end of each of the three project areas. The proposed work is to improve and lengthen existing rail
siding the impact will be minimal to the surrounding landscape. No properties are affected by
this project. There are no National Register listed or eligible properties within the APE and no
survey is required. If design plans change, additional review will be required.
Whv the available information nrovides a reliable basis for reasonablv vredictin� that there
are no unidentifed si�ni�cant historic architectural or landscape resources in the nroiect
area:
HPO quad maps and GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for the
Bladen/Scotland County survey, Bladen/Scotland County GIS/Tax information, and Google
Maps are considered valid for the purposes of determining the likelihood of historic resources
being present. There are no National Register listed or eligible properties within the APE and no
survev is reauired.
. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ❑Photos ❑Correspondence
FINDING BY NC OT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
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❑Design Plans
Historic Archi�ec�ure and Landscapes NO SURVEY REQUIRED form for Minor Transpor7ation Projects as Qualifred in the 2007 Programmalic Agreen�ent.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: C-5600 County: Bladen/Scotland
WBS No: 50061.1.3 Document: Federal CE
F.A. No: CMAQ-OOOS(868) Funding: ❑ State � Federal
Federal Permit Required? � Yes ❑ No Permit Type: USACE
ProjectDescription: The project involves the improvements to three locations. 1) Dixie Storage Track
Siding Extension: proposed extension of two existing CSX Dixie Storage siding tracks east of Laurinburg
and parallel to US 74 Business; approximately 1.4 miles in length. 2) Bladenboro Siding Improvements:
existing siding is proposed to be upgraded to facilitate 30mph speeds with radio-controlled switches near
Bladenboro and parallel to NC 211; approximately 2.1 miles in length. 3) East Arcadia Siding
Improvements: existing siding is proposed to be upgraded to facilitate 30mph speeds with radio-
controlled switches west of Arcadia and west of the Kennedy Store intersection with East Arcadia Road.
The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) subsumes the existing 200ft. wide right-of-way at
each of the three locations.
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
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. 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 APE was primarily designed to capture the existing/proposed 200ft. wide right-
of-way (ROW) in which the impacts are to occur.
Once an APE was outlined, a map review and site file search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology
(OSA) on Monday, June 19, 2017. No previously documented archaeological sites are located in the APE.
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 or proximal to the APE. In addition, historic maps of
Bladen/Scotland County were appraised to identify former structure locations, land use patterns, 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, NRHP properties, or cemeteries are located within the APE. Based on cultural-historical
factors, the APE is considered to have a low potential for the documentation of archaeological resources.
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
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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 do not suggest a heightened potential for archaeological resource recovery.
Brief Explanation of why the available infor`reation provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting
that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
The APE is unlikely to contain significant, intact, and preserved archaeological deposits. Since the current project
areas are situated within the highly disturbed railway right-of-way, the APE is considered to have very low
archaeological site potential. As currently proposed as a federally-funded project, no further consultation is
advocated. A finding of "no archaeological survey required" is considered appropriate.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: � Map(s) � Previous Survey Info
❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
NO ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEYREQUIRED
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❑ Photos ❑Correspondence
Other:
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"No ARCHAF,OLOGY SURVL•Y REQUIRED"form for Ihe Amended Mrnor Transportalion Projec(s as Qualified in the 2015 Program�na(ic Agreeinent.
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