Intensive Archeological Survey, Proposed Advanced Measures Flood Control Project. Volume 2. Hampton Township, Bay County, Michigan

摘要

The survey included approximately a 10 mile stretch where dikes are proposed to be constructed, with varying construction easements of 15 feet to 60 feet. The dike alignment corridor is generally situated along Saginaw Bay in Hampton Township (T14NR6E). Portions of the dike alignment corridor traverse a sand ridge compound of Pipestone fine sand, probably a relict Huron Basin shoreline feature. In total, the survey segments encompassed approximately 12 acres, or approximately 11,500 linear feet, with a width varying from about 15 to 50 feet. About 6 acres (approximately 5,500 linear feet) were in cultivated fields; the remaining 6 acres (approximately 6,000 linear feet) were in unimproved land and residential lots. The fieldwork was conducted between August 31 and September 7, 1987. The survey resulted in the location of no evidence of significant archeological material, and no sites were discovered which would meet the eligibility requirements for the National Register of Historic Places. It was therefore recommended that no additional archeological work be undertaken and that the project be given archeological clearance.