Archeological Survey and Testing at Town's Bluff Boat Ramp and River Park, Jeff Davis County, Georgia

Summary

In June of 2003, Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc. conducted a two week

archeological survey and testing program at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources'

Bullards Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) property on the Altamaha River in Jeff Davis

County (Figure 1). Bullards Creek WMA consists of approximately 13,000 acres along the south

bank of the Altamaha and Ocmulgee Rivers. The DNR intends to develop two small tracts for

public use (Figure 2). The western tract is at Warehouse Landing, the location of an existing boat

ramp that already sees heavy use from the public (Figure 3). The eastern tract is at Town's Bluff

Landing, approximately 500 m (2000 ft) downstream. At present this area is covered with dense

pine plantation (Figure 4). The proposed improvements will include parking spaces, boat ramps,

playgrounds, camping areas, a well and water lines, a picnic shelter, rest rooms, a septic tank,

drain fields and maintenance shops. The land-use will be largely passive and there are no plans for

extensive ground disturbing activities. Combined, the two tracts consist of approximately 30 acres.

The archeological work was conducted to ensure that the DNR is in compliance with the Georgia

Environmental Policy Act (GEPA). Four archeological sites and an artifact occurrence were

delineated during the survey. None are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of

Historic Places. Thus, the proposed construction will not adversely affect any significant

archeological remains.

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Contact(s): Rachel Black

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