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Archeological Survey Of Frontera Road From 109 Linear Feet South Of The Union Pacific Railroad Tracks To Alderete Lane, Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas, Joel Butler, Sara Mackenzie Parkin Jan 2019

Archeological Survey Of Frontera Road From 109 Linear Feet South Of The Union Pacific Railroad Tracks To Alderete Lane, Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas, Joel Butler, Sara Mackenzie Parkin

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On March 18-20, 2019, AmaTerra Environmental, Inc. (AmaTerra) carried out an intensive survey, as described in 13 TAC 26.20 and defined in 13 TAC 26.5. Joel B. Butler acted as the principal investigator, Sara Parkin as field director, and Jessica Kenmore as field technician. 48 person-hours were expended during fieldwork, 17 shovel tests, and 10 backhoe trenches were excavated in support of the survey.

Val Verde County, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Laredo District proposes to widen and make improvements to Frontera Road from 109 linear feet (LF) south of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks …


Cultural Resources Survey For The Fort Worth-Haslet-Trinity River Authority (Fw-Haslet-Tra) Sewer Project, Julie Shipp, Katie Canavan, Joey O' Keefe Jan 2019

Cultural Resources Survey For The Fort Worth-Haslet-Trinity River Authority (Fw-Haslet-Tra) Sewer Project, Julie Shipp, Katie Canavan, Joey O' Keefe

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On August 30, and September 4 through 6, 2018, aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey for the Fort Worth-Haslet-Trinity River Authority of Texas (FW-HASLET-TRA) Sewer Project in Tarrant County, Texas. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for this project consists of the 50-foot Right-of-Way (ROW) for the proposed 1.24-mile sewer line, for a total of 7.53 acres (3.05 hectares) (Figures 1 and 2). The depth of impact is approximately 4 feet

The project is the result of a three-way agreement between the City of Haslet, the City of Fort Worth, and the Trinity River Authority and will be funded …


Farm-To Market (Fm) Road 2493 From Us 69 To Fm 346, Smith And Cherokee Counties, Brett Lang Jan 2019

Farm-To Market (Fm) Road 2493 From Us 69 To Fm 346, Smith And Cherokee Counties, Brett Lang

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Between December 18 and 21, 2018, an intensive archeological survey was completed in order to inventory and evaluate archeological resources within the footprint of the proposed FM 2493 roadway improvements from U.S. Highway 69 to Farm-to-Market 346 in Smith and Cherokee Counties, Texas. The project is identified under Texas Department of Transportation control-section-job numbers 0191- 03-083, 0191-04-008, and 0191-02-066. The work associated with this archeological survey was carried out under Texas Antiquities Permit 8567 by Brett Lang (Project Archeologist) and Floyd Kent of Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc., a subcontractor to RPS Group.

No archeological sites were recorded during the survey. …


Archeological Survey For The Trinity Skyline Trail Phase Ii Project, City Of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, Christopher Goodmaster, Thomas Chapman, Kevin Stone Jan 2019

Archeological Survey For The Trinity Skyline Trail Phase Ii Project, City Of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, Christopher Goodmaster, Thomas Chapman, Kevin Stone

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

This report documents the substantive findings and management recommendations of the cultural resources survey conducted by Integrated Environmental Solutions, LLC (IES) for the proposed Trinity Skyline Trail Phase II Project in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The proposed project pertains to the construction of a 4.9-mile (9.6 acre) trail system within the Dallas Floodway from the Sylvan Avenue/Wycliff Avenue bridge to the Campion Trail within Trinity View Park. As the proposed project will be constructed within federal property regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the project is subject to the provisions of the National Historic …


Texas Parks & Wildlife Department National Recreational Trails Program Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 146 Long Meadow Farms Oyster Creek Trails Project, Fort Bend County, Texas, Sergio A. Iruegas, Melinda Tate Iruegas Jan 2019

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department National Recreational Trails Program Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 146 Long Meadow Farms Oyster Creek Trails Project, Fort Bend County, Texas, Sergio A. Iruegas, Melinda Tate Iruegas

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

GTI Environmental, LLC (GTI) conducted an intensive archeology survey within the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 146’s (FBCMUD-146) proposed Long Meadow Farm Oyster Creek Trails Project (Project). The Project is being funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHA) National Recreational Trails Fund Program administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Accordingly, the Project is complying with the Antiquities Code of Texas (13TAC26) and the National Historic Preservation Act (36CFR800). The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recommended relocation of 41FB310, 41FB312, 41FB313, and 41FB314 within and adjacent to the Project area and determine an avoidance plan, if warranted. Because …


An Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Fannin County Bridge Study Areas Fannin County, Texas, Molly A. Hall, Nick Coleman, Joy C. Tatem Jan 2019

An Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Fannin County Bridge Study Areas Fannin County, Texas, Molly A. Hall, Nick Coleman, Joy C. Tatem

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is proposing to construct the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir in northeast Fannin County, Texas. Due to the proposed inundation, nine bridge/culvert locations will be inundated, and new bridges/culverts will be constructed. White Hawk, which is handling the engineering for the project, contracted with AR Consultants, Inc. to evaluate the proposed bridge locations to determine if significant cultural resources are within the study areas. Prior to and during the cultural resources survey, it was thought that 11 locations would be impacted and 11 were surveyed. After the survey was complete, it was determined that …


Cultural Resource Survey For Proposed Construction Of The San Felipe Substation With Associated Access Road And Overhead Electric Row Located In Near The Town Of Fabens, El Paso County, Texas, Michael A. Stowe Jan 2019

Cultural Resource Survey For Proposed Construction Of The San Felipe Substation With Associated Access Road And Overhead Electric Row Located In Near The Town Of Fabens, El Paso County, Texas, Michael A. Stowe

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On August 15 and 16, 2019, Advanced Archaeological Solutions (ADAS) conducted a block survey and linear right-of-way (ROW) surveys of several separate segments of proposed access road, overhead electric transmission line corridor area and a block survey area (33.75 acres) that total 2.44 miles (12,883 linear feet) located near the Town of Fabens, El Paso County, Texas (Figures 1-2).

EPE proposes to construct a new substation on approximately 18.8 acres of University Land (UL) administered by the University of Texas. The project will also include two 150 ft. wide transmission line corridors (approximately 1.64 miles total for both/ 47 acres) …


Cultural Resources Survey For The Loop At Johnson Creek Project, City Of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, Christopher Goodmaster, Thomas Chapman, Kevin Stone Jan 2019

Cultural Resources Survey For The Loop At Johnson Creek Project, City Of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, Christopher Goodmaster, Thomas Chapman, Kevin Stone

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

This report documents the substantive findings and management recommendations of a cultural resources survey conducted by Integrated Environmental Solutions, LLC (IES) for the proposed Loop at Johnson Creek project. The proposed project pertains to a recreational park development within a 6.9-acre Area of Potential Effects (APE) located along Johnson Creek between East Randol Mill Road and Cowboys Way in the City of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. As the project will require compliance with a Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Nationwide Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), portions of the project will be subjected to the …


Cultural Resources Survey For The Abilene Independent School District Taylor Elementary School Project, City Of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, Anne Gibson, Christopher Goodmaster, Kevin Stone Jan 2019

Cultural Resources Survey For The Abilene Independent School District Taylor Elementary School Project, City Of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, Anne Gibson, Christopher Goodmaster, Kevin Stone

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

This report documents the substantive findings and management recommendations of a cultural resources survey conducted by Integrated Environmental Solutions, LLC (IES) for the Abilene Independent School District (ISD) Taylor Elementary School Project in the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. The project area or Area of Potential Effects (APE) encompasses 14.96 acres (ac). As the Abilene ISD is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, it is required to comply with the Antiquities Code of Texas (ACT). The cultural resources survey was conducted on 17 April 2019 under Texas Antiquities Permit No. 8845. All work conformed to 13 Texas …


Intensive Archeological Survey For The Proposed Enclave At Pecan Creek Residential Development (Swf-2018-00261), Providence Village, Denton County, Texas, Melissa M. Green, Brett Lang Jan 2019

Intensive Archeological Survey For The Proposed Enclave At Pecan Creek Residential Development (Swf-2018-00261), Providence Village, Denton County, Texas, Melissa M. Green, Brett Lang

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On July 3 and 5, 2019, an intensive archeological survey was completed in order to evaluate potential impacts associated with the proposed construction of a residential subdivision in the Town of Providence Village in east-central Denton County, Texas. A total of 162.64 acres (65.81 hectares) were examined with 65.39 acres (26.46 hectares) intensively shovel tested. The project would be situated between Farm-to-Market Road 2931 and Pecan Creek at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 2931 and Brewer Road with private properties as the north and south boundaries.

Brett Lang (Principal Investigator) of Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. carried out the survey in …


Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Emli At Pecan Creek Housing Development Denton County, Tx, Kathryn A. Cross, Kathryn M. Crater Gershtein Jan 2019

Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Emli At Pecan Creek Housing Development Denton County, Tx, Kathryn A. Cross, Kathryn M. Crater Gershtein

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Liberty Multifamily, LLC is proposing to develop approximately 12 acres of a 22-acre tract east of FM2931, approximately 0.4 miles north of its intersection with Ike Byrom Road in Denton County, Texas. Liberty Multifamily, LLC contracted with AR Consultants, Inc. to conduct an intensive cultural resources survey of the 12 acres slated for development. Archaeological survey of the tract was conducted on July 17-18, 2019. Based on the research conducted prior to the survey, two hypotheses were developed. AR Consultants, Inc. hypothesized that there is moderate potential for encountering prehistoric and low potential for encountering historic archaeological sites within the …


Archeological Survey Report Farm-To-Market Road 549 Improvements Project, Christopher Goodmaster Jan 2019

Archeological Survey Report Farm-To-Market Road 549 Improvements Project, Christopher Goodmaster

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

This report documents the substantive findings and management recommendations of an archeological survey conducted by Integrated Environmental Solutions, LLC (IES) for the Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 549 Improvements Project (CSJ 1015-01-024). The proposed project will expand and realign a portion of FM 549 southeast of the City of Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas. As the project sponsor, the Texas Department of Transportation, is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, the proposed project will require coordination with the Texas Historical Commission (THC) prior to construction, per the provisions of the Antiquities Code of Texas (ACT).

The goal of this survey was …