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2nd Iteration of the Archaeological Resources Survey Plan for Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center (D.O. 1047), Martin and Greene Counties, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2005-04) Mankowski, George L.; Pope, Melody
At the request of Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane), Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology Office of Cultural Resource Management (GBL-OCRM) conducted work for the second iteration of the Archaeological Resource Survey Plan (ARSP) implementation at NSA Crane in Martin and Greene Counties (Delivery Order 1047). Fieldwork for the 2nd Iteration took place over a period of seven months in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The purpose of the ARSP is to provide NSA Crane with a tool to assist with cultural resource management under Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470). NSA Crane, a 63,000 acre naval installation, is located in southern Indiana, predominately in Martin County, within the Crawford Upland physiographic province, an unglaciated area of steeply sloping hills and valleys bordered to the west by the Wabash Lowland and to the east by the Mitchell Plain. Characterized as a maturely dissected western sloping plateau, the region possesses a highly developed dendritic drainage system, a variety of topographic features, and abundant stream valleys. Testing during this iteration consisted of both visual and shovel probe surveys, in addition to a limited reconnaissance of Hatfield’s Rockhouse (12Mn630) and previously recorded historic sites within Goldsberry Hollow. A total of 184.32 hectares (460 acres) were subjected to visual survey. Shovel probe survey covered approximately 41 hectares (102.6 acres). The purpose of visual survey was to document any sites visible on the surface, as well as to record and map geomorphic zones and topographic variables. The strategy for determining the location of shovel probe quadrats utilized both judgmental and stratified sampling, focusing primarily on the ridge top and slope bottom interface areas. A total of thirteen previously unrecorded archaeological sites were documented during the 2nd Iteration of the ARSP: two prehistoric sites, nine historic period sites, and one site with both prehistoric and historic components.
3rd Iteration of the Archaeological Resources Survey Plan for Naval Support Activity Crane (T.O 1251), Martin County, Indiana: Geoarchaeological Reconnaissance and Coring in the Boggs and Turkey Creek Drainages: Final Report
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2005-07) Pope, Melody; Mankowski, George; Monaghan, G.W.
At the request of Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane), Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology Office of Cultural Resource Management (GBL-OCRM) conducted work for the third iteration of the Archaeological Resource Survey Plan (ARSP) implementation at NSA Crane in Martin and Greene Counties (Delivery Order 1251). Fieldwork for the 3rd Iteration took place over a period of eight months in 2004 and 2005. The purpose of the ARSP is to provide NSA Crane with a tool to assist with cultural resource management under Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470). NSA Crane, a 63,000 acre naval installation, is located in southern Indiana, predominately in Martin County, within the Crawford Upland physiographic province, an unglaciated area of steeply sloping hills and valleys bordered to the west by the Wabash Lowland and to the east by the Mitchell Plain. Characterized as a maturely dissected western sloping plateau, the region possesses a highly developed dendritic drainage system, a variety of topographic features, and abundant stream valleys. The specific goals of the third iteration seek to build on the previous archaeological studies by collecting geologic and geochronology information needed to better understand the depositional history of the Boggs watershed and to identify buried Holocene landforms with the potential to contain preserved prehistoric or historic archaeological sites. Although coring did not locate any archaeological deposits, three baseline dates were obtained for the Boggs drainage that span a period of almost 17,000 years. Using a combination of existing datasets and new ones created specifically for the 3rd iteration, a probability model was constructed for buried archaeological deposits within the Boggs and Turkey Creek drainages.
Archaeological Investigations at 12-J-160, A Late Archaic Site in the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Jackson County, Indiana, 2004: Final Report
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2005-04) Pope, Melody; Mankowski, George
This manuscript reports on the fieldwork, analysis and interpretation of archaeological deposits at site 12-J-160, located within the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Jackson County, Indiana. Evaluation of site 12-J-160 in July of 2004 was undertaken by archaeologists affiliated with the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Resource Management, Indiana University under contract with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who requested investigations of the site to determine its potential eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Systematic recovery and recording of artifacts and organic remains from the site deposits sampled, and the measurement of the volume of excavated deposits, permit comparisons of densities of materials. These data were used to determine the horizontal and vertical extent of the archaeological deposits and to explore some aspects of the structure of the site. Systematic recovery of geoarchoaeological data collected from soil profile columns and coring permit interpretation of the host landform and assessment of the processes that have acted on the site over time. Using these data we argue that site 12-J-160 is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion D. The results of our work suggest that the site represents occupational episodes of short duration in the Late Archaic period, perhaps by small groups of people who engaged in the extraction and processing of nuts and the manufacture of stone tools. These activities occurred in different loci, but in varying density. Our findings suggest that the site may retain elements of site activities and structure important to subregional and regional understandings of hunter-gatherer societies in the southern Midwest. Low-density scatters of mundane artifacts are often neglected by professional archaeologists, however when combined with preserved organic materials, patterns in the distributions of artifacts can produce information important to interpretations of social and economic organization among local populations.
Archaeological Investigations at Site 12 Du 73, An Upland Mississippian Village in the White River Valley, East Fork: FINAL REPORT OF INVESTIGATIONS
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2003-04) Pope, Melody
At the request of Crossroad Engineers, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Resource Management (GBL-OCRM) conducted Phase Ib and II archaeological investigations at site 12 Du 73 for environmental review compliance. Previous investigations had determined that Site 12 Du 73 was located in the area proposed for the replacement of the Portersville Bridge, Daviess County Bridge No. 183. Topographically, the project area is at the interface of a dissected upland and the flood plain of the East Fork of the White River.The Phase Ib/II work was designed to address four directives for site evaluation for the review process: (1) to identify and describe surface and subsurface deposits, (2) to evaluate the degree to which site deposits had been compromised by erosion and agricultural practices, (3) to refine the horizontal extent of the archaeological deposits within the project area, and (4) to evaluate the nature and importance of site deposits to be negatively impacted by construction operations with reference to criteria of eligibility for the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS) and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Fieldwork was conducted from March 13 to June 20, 2002 by GBL-OCRM archaeologists Melody Pope (Principal Investigator), Jamie Aprile, Phillip Gordon, Krista Jordan, Amy McCabe, Nicole Palmer, and Johnie Sanders. The results of our investigation have determined that portions of site 12 Du 73 occur at or near the surface within the designated area of effect. Well-preserved structures, pit features, and midden deposits were documented in the central and eastern portions of the project area. Diagnostic and stylistic cultural materials recovered from the site deposits suggest that the occupation may be of Middle Mississippian, Angel phase affiliation (ca. AD 1100 to 1450). Due to the undocumented nature of an Angel phase Middle Mississippian cultural expression in the East Fork of the White River, and the generally well-preserved subsurface features and structures, it is the opinion of the GBL-OCRM that site 12 Du 73 has much to contribute to our understanding of the late prehistoric period and human activity at this location. In view of the potential research value and eligibility for nomination to the NRHP and the IRHS, the GBL-OCRM recommends avoidance of site 12 Du 73 if possible, or if not, mitigation of the proposed impact to the cultural deposits contained therein.
Archaeological Monitoring of Site 12MO1013 for the Replacement of County Bridge NO. 100 Over Clear Creek (Project No. BRZ-9953[ ]), Monroe County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2004-08) Will, Bryan; Pope, Melody
On 19, 20, and 21 May 2004 and on 9 June 2004, the GBL-OCRM conducted archaeological monitoring of an historic timber creek crossing (12MO1013) located within the right-of-way (ROW) during the replacement of County Bridge No. 100 (Project No. BRZ-9953[ ]) under contract with the Monroe County Highway Department. Site 12MO1013 is located in Clear Creek Township approximately one half mile north of Harrodsburg, Indiana. In April 2004, the Monroe County Highway Department requested the services of the GBL-OCRM to assist the highway department by monitoring the area of the historic stream crossing structure (12MO1013) during the initial construction phase of above said bridge replacement project. The main concern regarding possible construction-related effects to 12MO1013 was the removal of three trees whose roots appeared to have become entangled within the outer edges of the wooden beam structure. Two trees were located on the south bank of Clear Creek and the third was located on the north bank. It was decided that the best way to avoid disturbance of the submerged wooden beams was to cut the trees as close to the ground as possible and leave the root balls intact. Ropes were attached to the trees in order to keep them from falling into the creek and onto the submerged structure. All three trees were successfully removed with no adverse effect to 12MO1013. GBL-OCRM staff archaeologists were also present to monitor the emplacement of the coffer dam that was situated just west of the submerged timbers. The coffer dam was successfully installed and removed with no adverse effect to 12MO1013. Upon final inspection of 12MO1013 following the emplacement of County Bridge No. 100, the southern half of the timber crossing is now located under approximately one and a half to two feet of silt and sediment (i.e. sand and gravel) deposited during the emplacement of County Bridge No. 100 (Figure 4). GBL-OCRM archaeologist Bryan Will waded into the creek in order to locate the submerged timbers situated beneath the recently deposited sediment. Manual removal of silt combined with probing (via the use of a steel rod) were used in order to confirm the presence of 12MO1013. One cross timber (oriented north-south) approximately 50 cm in length is currently exposed and protrudes from the north bank of the creek. It is the opinion of the GBL-OCRM that the bridge replacement of County Bridge No. 100 did not adversely affect the structural integrity of 12MO1013. No further investigation is necessary and archaeological clearance is recommended. However, if artifacts, cultural features, and/or remains that might prove to be human are discovered during future earth-moving activities or bridge related maintenance, the State Historic Preservation Officer at the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA), Indiana Department of Natural Resources, should be contacted immediately.
Archaeological Overview for Excess Land Parcels 6 and 7 Along SR 135 in Harrison County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-12) Pope, Melody
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a archeological records check and overview for excess land parcels 6 and 7 located along SR 135 in Harrison County, Indiana. The project area is restricted to the south side of SR 135 and comprises the front lawn of the Lowell Haub residence. The records check and field overview was conducted on August 19, 2001 by GBL archaeologist Melody Pope. The records check revealed a number of previously recorded archaeological sites, all described as light lithic scatters, within two miles of the project area. There are no known archaeological sites recorded, however, for the properties in question. An inspection of the properties revealed that the area of concern had been previously disturbed by the construction and subsequent destruction of two residential structures built in the 1940's. A pond had also once been present in the project area, but had been previously drained and filled-in prior to construction of previous residential structures on the land parcels in question (Lowell Haub, personal communication). Due to the extensive alterations in the project area from land moving and filling, and lack of evidence for previously recorded cultural materials in the project area, it was the opinion of the GBL that archaeological reconnaissance level survey would not be necessary. Cultural resource clearance is recommended for the project area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Overview of Proposed Excess Land Parcel 2 Along I-65 in Clark County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-12) Pope, Melody
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted an archaeological records review and overview of proposed excess land parcel 2 along I-65 in Clark County, Indiana. The project area is located on Homestead Drive on the southeast edge of the town of Clarksville, Indiana, approximately 1.5 to 2 miles north of the Ohio River and two miles east of Silver Creek. The records check and field overview was conducted on August 18, 2001 by GBL archaeologist Melody Pope. The records review indicated that several previously documented archaeological sites were located within a two-mile radius of the project area on the Ohio River floodplain. No previously known sites are located within the project area. An inspection of the project area revealed that the area had been extensively disturbed by on-going construction of a pumping station. Due to the extensive disturbances from construction of the pumping station, it is the opinion of the GBL that archaeological reconnaissance level survey would not be required. The on-going earth-moving activities associated with the pumping station, however, precludes assessment of the project area.
Archaeological Phase Ia Survey for a Bridge Replacement on State Road 356 over Town Creek, .55 km east of State Road 203 in Scott County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-07) Kuns, Erin; Pope, Melody
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a bridge replacement on SR 356 over Town Creek, .55 km west of SR 203 in Scott County. The project area is approximately 260 meters long on both the north and south sides of SR 356. The right-of-way (from center of the existing road) extends between 3 meters at the west and east ends of the project and 17 meters in the center of the project corridor. The entire project corridor was shovel probe surveyed. The project area totals approximately 1.4 acres. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate the eligibility of any sites found for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted on June 21, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Erin Kuns, Dan Osborne, Sean Pearson, Kris Suthers, Daniel Seib, Sarah Wille, and Jamie Aprile. No cultural materials were recovered during the archaeological survey. Further, auger probes indicate no potential for deeply buried cultural deposits. Therefore, cultural resource clearance is recommended for the project area provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Phase Ia Survey for Daviess County Bridge No. 183 Replacement on Portersville Road in Daviess and Dubois Counties, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-09) Kuns, Erin; Pope, Melody
At the request of CrossRoad Engineers, PC, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for Daviess County Bridge No. 183 replacement on Portersville Road in Daviess and Dubois Counties. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate the eligibility of any sites found for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted between June 14, 2001 and June 18, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope, Erin Kuns, George Mankowski, Dan Osborne, Sean Pearson, Sarah Wille, Kris Suthers, Andrea Kuns, Daniel Seib, and Jamie Aprile. Three previously unrecorded archaeological sites were recorded during survey of the proposed project area. While none of these sites are recommended for inclusion on the NRHP or IRHSS, due to the alluvial setting and extensive flooding on the East Fork of the White River, the quality and quantity of known sites in the drainage, and the potential for buried archaeological sites to occur in the project area, it is the opinion of the GBL that a Phase Ic should be conducted on the floodplain of the East Fork of the White River, on both the north and south sides of the river. Two previously known sites located within the project area were resurveyed during the Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance for Daviess Co. Bridge 183. Due to the paucity of artifacts and absence of diagnostic materials, site 12 Da 71 is not recommended to be eligible for inclusion on the NRHP or IRHSS, and no further archaeological work is recommended. Based on the amount of materials recovered and presence of materials in subplowzone levels, site 12 Du 73 may be eligible for inclusion on the NRHP and IRHSS. It is the recommendation of the GBL that a staged Phase Ib/Phase II investigation be conducted for that portion of site 12 Du 73 that falls within the project area. Specifically, the Phase Ib would consist of subsurface sampling to clarify the geologic context of the site deposits that occur within the right-of-way, and the extent to which post-depositional processes have compromised the integrity of the site deposits. The Phase Ib would also facilitate planning for Phase II testing should such recommendations be made based on the results of the Phase Ib.
Archaeological Phase Ia Survey for Road Rehabilitation on State Route 244 From 1.40 km East of State Road 3 to US 52 in Rush and Franklin Counties, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2005-07) Kuns, Erin; Mankowski, George; White, Jessica; Pope, Melody
From 14 June 2001 through May 2002, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory Office of Cultural Resource Management (GBL-OCRM), Indiana University, conducted a Phase Ia archaeological survey of the proposed road rehabilitation on State Route 244 in Rush and Franklin Counties, Indiana, under contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The initial report summarizing our findings and recommendations was submitted to INDOT for review in August of 2003. A partial review of the report by INDOT archaeologist Curtis Tomak outlined a number of issues in need of correction or clarification. In this report submission the GBL-OCRM addresses the issues of concern expressed by INDOT. The project area consists of a 9.3-mile-long corridor along SR 244, beginning in Milroy and extending east to Andersonville. The goals of the project were to locate sites and to make recommendations regarding the management of the cultural resources identified by the survey. Although the survey was limited by a rather narrow, linear corridor, 91 previously undocumented sites were identified and one previously identified site was resurveyed. The GBL-OCRM recommends avoidance or Phase II investigation for four prehistoric sites and eight historic sites. Recommendations of avoidance or Phase II testing for a subsample of the prehistoric sites is based on the potential of sites to yield information about culture history, population, and settlement trends for the region. The historic sites recommended for avoidance or Phase II testing focus on homestead and commercial sites that may yield information about rural and urban town growth in the area during the middle to late nineteenth century.
Archaeological Phase Ic Testing for the Proposed Daviess County Bridge No. 183 (Portersville Bridge)
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002) Pope, Melody
This report presents background, methods, and results of Phase Ic subsurface reconnaissance performed on the floodplain on the south side of the East Fork of the White River for the proposed Daviess County Bridge No. 183 (Portersville Bridge), Des. No. 0088430, Project No. BR-9914( ). This investigation was conducted by the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Resource Management (OCRM), at the request of Crossroad Engineers, PC pursuant to environmental review compliance (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.; 36 CRF Part 800; 48 FR 44716; IC 14-21-1; 310 IAC 19; 310 IAC 20, and especially IC 14-21-1-31 (b) (3)), and authorized and approved by the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The investigations were undertaken in accordance with the Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology’s Guidebook for Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory—Archaeological Sites. The results of these investigations apply only to the project limits as set forth below in section I.1. The Phase Ic investigation was conducted under the supervision of Melody Pope, Principal Investigator with the assistance of George Mankowski, senior project archaeologist. Fieldwork was conducted between July 31 and August 2, 2002. The figures that accompany this report are the work of Bryan Will and George Mankowski. Suzanne Justice and Holly Hilton performed administrative duties for the project. A total of six trenches were excavated resulting in coverage of approximately 3% of the floodplain within the project area limits, estimated at 3,252 m2. No in-situ buried surfaces with associated cultural materials were documented by the subsurface testing. It is the opinion of the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Office of Cultural Resource Management that the proposed project area development will most likely not impact cultural resources eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places or the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures. Thus, cultural resource clearance is recommended providing all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project area boundaries.
Archaeological Reconnaissance Overview of Added Travel Lanes from 9th Street to State Street in Gibson County, Indiana, Project ST-018-2( ), Des. No. 8915400
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2003-11) Will, Bryan; Pope, Melody
On 20 October 2003, the GBL-OCRM conducted an archaeological reconnaissance overview of the proposed added travel lanes on SR 64 in Princeton, Indiana (Project ST-018-2( ), Des. No. 8915400) under contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation. Existing Right-of-Way (ROW) ranges from 15.2 m (49.9 ft) to 25.6 m (83.9 ft) in width. Total additional required ROW is estimated to be a width of 26 m (85 ft). The proposed new ROW has experienced extensive subsurface disturbance as a direct result of the Princeton community downtown/urban development and expansion through the years. Commercial and residential construction are the two largest contributors to the subsurface disturbance. Additional factors include the construction of SR 64, side street construction, sidewalks, parking lots, and underground utilities (i.e. electric, phone, gas, water, and sewer). Background research indicates that there are currently no previously recorded archaeological sites located within the existing and new ROW It is the opinion of the GBL-OCRM that the subsurface soils of the new proposed ROW are heavily disturbed with little to no possibility of recovering contextually intact archaeological deposits. It is our opinion that no further archaeological investigation is needed and archaeological clearance is recommended. However, if artifacts, cultural features, and/or remains that might prove to be human are discovered during earth-moving activities, the State Historic Preservation Officer at the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA), Indiana Department of Natural Resources, should be contacted immediately.
Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey for Proposed Water and Sewer Upgrades in East Germantown, Wayne County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-07) Pope, Melody
At the request of RW. Armstrong and Town of East Germantown, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase la archaeological reconnaissance survey of proposed water and sewer upgrades for the city of East Germantown, Wayne County, Indiana. The properties surveyed are located within the city of East Germantown and include five corridor segments. A right-of-way allowance of 15 feet (5 m) was applied to all surveyed segments. In addition to the corridor line segments, a proposed pumping station located approximately 1,200 feet west of town on the north side of US 40 was also surveyed. Approximately 3 acres was surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted for the corridor segments between April 12 and April 19 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope, Kris Suthers, Daniel Sieb, and Sean Persons. Fieldwork was conducted for the pumping station location on June 20, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope and Kris Suthers. Eight previously unrecorded archaeological sites, 12 Wy 420-427, were documented during the survey. The newly recorded sites represent isolated, low density scatters of prehistoric and Euro-American artifacts. No features or structures were located by the survey.
Archaeological Reconnaissance Survey for Town of Borden, Borden Park, Clark County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-01) Pope, Melody
At the request of Hannum, Wagle, and Cline Engineering, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted an archaeological reconnaissance survey for the Town of Borden, Borden Park, located on the north side of the Muddy Fork of Silver Creek, approximately .4 miles east of the Town of Borden, Clark County, Indiana. At the time of survey, existing conditions at the site are unrestricted farm usage. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted on January 17, 22, and 28, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope, George Mankowski, Krista Jordan, Nicole Palmer, Johnie Sanders, and Daniel Seib. An initial field inspection was conducted on December 26, 2001 by GBL archaeologist Melody Pope and Janis Kidd, Project Engineer with Hannum, Wagle, and Cline. No cultural materials, buried cultural deposits, or sites and structures were discovered within the proposed impact area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed Borden Park little league baseball/softball facility provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently defined project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for a Small Structure Replacement on State Road 46, 3.84 km west of State Road 246 in Owen County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-06) Kuns, Erin; Pope, Melody
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for a small structure replacement. The location of this project is SR 46, 3.84km west of SR 246 in Owen County. The purposes of the survey were to 1) identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) evaluate any sites in regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures, and 3) make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant cultural resources. Fieldwork was conducted from May 21, 2001 through May 22, 2001 by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope, Erin Kuns, Dan Osborne, Sean Pearsons, Ashley Gellman, Kris Suthers, and Jamie Aprile. A previously unrecorded archaeological site (12Ow505) was documented during the course of the survey. Shovel probes were conducted no more than 10m apart. Recorded lithic artifacts were deemed to be natural in origin and positive shovel test yielded non-diagnostic historic materials such as cut nails, bricks, crockery fragments, and white ware fragments. The materials were found in historic fill. It is the opinion of the GBL that all research potential of 12Ow505 has been exhausted by the Phase Ia survey and the site is not recommended for inclusion on the NRHP and IRHSS. Cultural resource clearance is recommended for the project site, provided earth-moving activities are confined to currently delineated boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for Hoosier Energy Substation Site in Spiceland Township, Henry County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-03) Suthers, Kris; Sanders, Johnie; Pope, Melody
At the request of Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted an archaeological records check and a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for the proposed Raysville Substation on C.R. 575 West in, Henry County, Indiana. The project area showed no signs of recent disturbance and therefore the entire project area (approximately 1.5 acres) was surveyed using shovel probe excavation. The records check was conducted by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope and Daniel Seib. No previously recorded archaeological sites were found within a one mile radius of the project area. When this radius was expanded to 1.5 miles, a total of six prehistoric sites had been recorded all of which were recorded as light lithic scatters. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all of the cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted March 1, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Kris Suthers, Johnie Sanders, and Krista Jordan. No cultural materials were discovered within the proposed project area during the course of survey. It is unlikely that the construction of the Raysville Substation will negatively impact cultural resources within the proposed project area. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the project area, provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project area boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for Proposed Buena Vista 138/12.47 kV Substation and 138 kV Tap Line, Monroe and Greene Counties, Indiana: Final
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2003-09) Will, Bryan; Pope, Melody
From 13 November 2002 through April 2003, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory Office of Cultural Resource Management (GBL-OCRM), Indiana University, conducted a Phase Ia archaeological survey of the proposed Buena Vista 138/12.47 kV substation site and 138 kV tap line in Monroe and Green Counties, Indiana, under contract with Hoosier Energy. The substation tract is approximately 64 x 64 m (210 x 210 ft) in area and is located in Monroe County, Indian Creek Township, Section 20. The tap line is approximately 10.4 km (6.5 mi) in length and begins in Greene County, Jackson Township, Section 14 and terminates in Monroe County, Indian Creek Township, Section 20. Background research and field survey were conducted to: (1) Identify and document all cultural resources in the project area; (2) Provide an evaluation of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS) eligibility for all identified cultural resources within the project corridor; and (3) Provide recommendations for mitigation if avoidance of NRHP or IRHSS eligible sites is not possible. This survey was conducted in compliance with Section 106 of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended. The field survey consisted of pedestrian inspection of the entire substation tract and tap line corridor. Visual surface inspection and shovel testing were conducted within the project boundaries. Shovel probes were excavated at 10 m (32 ft) intervals along transects spaced at 10 m (32 ft) intervals traversing the length of the corridor. The field investigation resulted in the identification of 29 new prehistoric archaeological sites and one new historical site. Nine previously recorded prehistoric sites are located within the current Hoosier Energy substation tract and tap line corridors. These sites were revisited and reassessed during the field investigations conducted for Hoosier Energy. The GBL-OCRM recommends Phase II investigation for the following sites if avoidance is not possible: 12MO1205, 12MO1188, 12MO1190, 12MO581, 12MO580, 12MO579, 12MO578, 12MO577, 12MO576, 12GR1724, 12GR1725, 12GR744, 12GR1726, 12GR1714, and 12GR1730.
Archaeological Survey for Proposed Dale 69/12.47 kV Substation and 69 kV Tap Line, Spencer County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-12) Sanders, Johnie; Pope, Melody
At the request of Hoosier Energy REC, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological survey of proposed Dale 69/12.47 kV substation and 69 kV tap line for Spencer County (Carter Township), Indiana. The property surveyed is located 2.5 miles northeast of Dale, Indiana. A right-of-way allowance of 15 feet (5m) was applied to either side of the tap line segment. A total of 24.6 acres were surveyed; 0.4 acres were subject to overview. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted on July 26, 29-31, October 28-31, and November 1, 6-8, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Johnie Sanders, George Mankowski, Robert Adkins, John Cracraft, Michael Darland, Alyc Helms, Holly Hilton, David Higgins, and Bryn Neuenschwander. Fieldwork was suspended on July 31 at the request of landowners and resumed on October 28 after their crops had been harvested. Six previously unrecorded archaeological sites, 12 Sp 1074-1075 and 12 Sp 1077-1080 were documented during the survey. Sites 12 Sp 1074 and 12 Sp 1080 represent isolated finds of lithic debitage. Sites 12 Sp 1077-1079 represent low density scatters of chipped stone debitage. Site 12 Sp 1075 consists of a somewhat higher density scatter of chipped stone debitage, two cores, and a few small fragments of calcined bone. No further archaeological investigation is recommended for sites 12 Sp 1077-1080. However, due to the apparent higher frequency of lithic materials and presence of organic materials, further archaeological investigation is recommended for site 12 Sp 1075 to determine if intact deposits are present and, if so, their extent. Also, due to the close proximity of site 12 Sp 1074, it is the opinion of the GBL-OCRM that the area between the two sites should be further investigated as well.
Archaeological Survey for Proposed Drainage Improvements on State Road 62, .28 miles west of US 231 in Spencer County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2001-06) Kuns, Erin; Pope, Melody
At the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology conducted a Phase Ia archaeological reconnaissance survey for proposed drainage improvements involving Longs Branch and tributaries of Longs Branch along SR 62 about .45km west of the south junction of US 231 in Spencer County. The field work was conducted by GBL archaeologists Melody Pope, Erin Kuns, Dan Osborne, Sean Pearsons, Ashley Gellman, Kris Suthers, Sarah Wille, and Jamie Aprile. The field work was conducted on May 24, 2001 and May 29, 2001. The majority of the project area had visibility of greater than 80% and was surveyed using visual survey techniques. Portions of the project area with less than 25% visibility were surveyed using shovel probes. The shovel probe survey was conducted using transects no more than 10 meters apart. A series of auger tests was also conducted in the survey area. The shovel probe survey did not yield any cultural materials. The auger tests also revealed no cultural deposits or evidence of buried deposits in the project area. Based on the results of the survey, no further archaeological work is recommended and cultural resource clearance is recommended, provided all earth-moving activities are limited to the currently delineated boundaries.
Archaeological Survey for Proposed Heartland Crossing 138/12.47 kV Substation and 138 kV Tap Line, Morgan County, Indiana
(Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University, 2002-10) Sanders, Johnie; Pope, Melody
At the request of Hoosier Energy REC, Inc., the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University (GBL) conducted a Phase Ia archaeological survey of proposed Heartland Crossing 138/12.47 kV substation and 138 kV tap line for Morgan County (Madison Township), Indiana. The property surveyed is located north of Wiser, Indiana. A right-of-way allowance of 15 feet (5 m) was applied to the tap line segment. The entire 1.33 acres were surveyed. The purposes of survey were 1) to identify and document all cultural resources in the project area, 2) to evaluate any sites found with regard to their eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (IRHSS), and 3) to make recommendations for the protection of significant and potentially significant sites. Fieldwork was conducted on August 29, 2002 by GBL archaeologists Johnie Sanders, Robert Adkins, John Cracraft, and Zarko Tankosic. No previously unrecorded archaeological sites were documented during the survey. No further archaeological investigation is recommended. Cultural resource clearance is therefore recommended for the proposed substation and tap line provided that all earth-moving activities are restricted to the currently delineated project area boundaries.