On August 29 and 30, 2022, consulting archaeologist Vincent Versluis of Waypoint, LLC conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of approximately four acres for a proposed KYTC Bridge in Fulton County, Kentucky. Vincent Versluis served as principal investigator and field director. The survey, which consisted of pedestrian survey and shovel testing, was performed to identify …
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Muhlenburn County, Kentucky On January 23, 2023, consulting archaeologist Vincent Versluis of Waypoint, LLC conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of approximately 4.2 acres for the proposed KYTC Bridge project along KY 189 over Jarrels Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The proposed project will replace the existing bridge on KY 189 over a perennial stream.
Roane County, Tennessee Prepared by Vincent Versluis and Jesse Robinson From September 21-23, 2021, archaeologist Jesse Robinson of Waypoint, LLC conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of approximately 153 acres (0.24 square miles) for proposed stream restoration project near the city of Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee. Vincent Versluis served as Principal Investigator; Jesse Robinson served …
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Phase I Archaeological Survey The purpose of this project was to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This site was approximately 400 acres in size and was related to a proposed stream restoration project. The main area subject …
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The purpose of this project was to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This site was approximately 350 acres in size and was related to a proposed surface and underground coal mining operation. The main area subject to …
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The purpose of this survey was to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). As a result of the investigation, one historic/modern cemetery was documented. It was located atop of a toeslope near about 600 feet AMSL. The site …
Phase I Archaeological Survey – Kentucky The purpose of this project was to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Although no archaeological sites were recorded we documented multiple rock overhangs (see below) and a few abandoned mine portals. …
Phase I Archaeological Survey – Letcher County, KY This Phase I survey was conducted for a proposed 700 acre coal mine in Harlan and Letcher Counties, Kentucky. The majority of the survey was located on a heavily dissected mountain flank on steep upper side slopes. During this survey 10 rock overhangs were documented and one …
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During this Phase I Archaeological survey which was conducted within the Benham, KY U.S.G.S. 7.5′ topographic quadrangle, steep side slopes of Black Mountain were surveyed to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NHRP). The field efforts consisted of visual …
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During this Phase I archaeological survey which was performed by means of surface and subsurface testing, we identified one archaeological site. It was a prehistoric open habitation without mounds consisting of a scatter of chert debitage of undetermined temporal-cultural affiliation. This survey was performed prior to coal resource extraction to identify any historic or prehistoric …
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