An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Cascades Park Parking Area Improvement, Monroe County, Indiana

Abstract

An archaeological reconnaissance of the proposed Cascades Park parking lot construction areas, Bloomington, Indiana was undertaken on November 19, 1976 by the author in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. This work was accomplished at the request of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291. Reconnaissance results indicate that the project area is probably not a site of prehistoric human habitation. Therefore, it is probable that no adverse project effects on prehistoric cultural resources will result from project construction. It is recommended that no further archaeological investigation be conducted, unless cultural materials are observed during project construction. In this unlikely event the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology should be notified to prevent destruction of information.