An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Proposed Replacement of Knox County, Indiana Bridge No. 116

Abstract

In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11593, Public Law 93-291, and U. S. Department of Transportation guidelines an archaeological reconnaissance of the area of the proposed replacement and approach widening of Knox County Bridge No. 544 was undertaken on November 30, 1976. At the request of Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., this work was accomplished by the writer in order to assess project impact on prehistoric cultural resources. Reconnaissance indicates there is a low probability of any prehistoric human habitation sites existing within the project area. Therefore, it is concluded that construction will not have an adverse effect on prehistoric cultural resources.