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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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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Phase I Archaeological Survey conducted in Whitley County, KY for Section 106 Review compliance. No sites were discovered but a historic cemetery was located just outside of the project area. Learn more about our all of our services here or just Phase I Survey services here. Otherwise contact us for a quote on your upcoming …
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This month we have been in Breathitt County, KY surveying for historic and prehistoric sites on a tract of land. The steeply incised valleys expose a Sandstone formation that creates rock overhangs. Learn more about our all of our services here or just Phase I Survey services here. Otherwise contact us for a quote on …
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