An Archaeological Reconnaissance of The Area of the Proposed Wastewater Force Main Dayton, Indiana

Abstract

In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593 and Public Law 93-291, an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed wastewater force main connecting the town of Dayton, Indiana, and Lafayette .Indiana was undertaken on October 23, 1976. At the request of Stanley Consultants, Inc., this work vas accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. The proposed project area is located along an intermittent stream known as Elliott Ditch in the relatively flat uplands of the Tipton Till Plain. This physiographic situation is one in which prehistoric habitation sites are known to exist in nearby areas. Reconnaissance results indicate that the project area is probably not the site of prehistoric human habitation. Therefore, it is probable that no adverse effects on prehistoric cultural resources will result from project construction either on the north side of Elliott Ditch or on the south side. 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.