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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSection 1.0 - Phase 1 Cultural Resource InvestigationsSECTION 1.0 Project Reports Gutchess Park CH�1 Project No. 31.191 June 2017 Phase IA and IB (Phase I) Cultural Resource Investigations for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project, Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York Prepared For CHA 441 South Salina St. Syracuse, NY 132024712 May 18, 2016 Powers Archaeology, LLC f/k/a Powers & Teremy, LLC 180 Avon Road Rochester, NY 14625 www.powersarchaeology. com Ph: (585)266-4180 REPORT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Powers Archaeology LLC would like to thank Ms. Laura C. Cassalia, P.E. of CHA for her efficient contract administration and helpful communications concerning the details of the project. Mr. Paul Powers coordinated the project and served as the field supervisor for the field inspection. Paul Powers, Zoe Walders, and Matthew Bognaski conducted all Phase I fieldwork. Mr. Paul Powers and Dr. Kyle Somerville authored the Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations report. °Powers Archaeology, LLC ii May 18, 2016 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Table of Contents Title Page i Report Acknowledgements Table of Contents I. Phase I Management Summary 1 II. Phase I Project Information 3 III. Environmental Information 6 Soil Discussion/Disturbance 6 V. Background Research 10 Site File Research 10 SRHP/NRHP Research and Previous Surveys 10 Prehistoric Sensitivity Assessment 10 Historic Sensitivity Assessment 11 V. Phase IB Field Investigations 15 Archaeological Survey Team/Date 15 Ground Conditions 15 Field Methodology 15 Problems Encountered 15 Phase IB Test Results 15 VI. Testing Recommendations 16 VII. References Cited 17 Appendix I. Project Map Appendix II. Project Area Photographs Appendix III. Shovel Test Data List of Appendixes List of Figures General Location of Project Area Within New York State 4 Area of Potential Effect on the 1955 USGS 7.5' Cortland, N.Y. Quadrangle 5 Area of Potential Effect on the 2016 NRCS Web Soil Survey 7 Area of Potential Effect on the 1855 Browne Map of Cortland County, New York 12 Area of Potential Effect on the 1876 Everts, Ensign, and Everts Atlas of Cortland County, New York 13 Area of Potential Effect on the 1903 USGS 15' Cortland, NY Quadrangle 14 List of Tables Summary of Soils Within the Area of Potential Effect 8 Sites Located Within aOne-Mile Radius of the APE 10 State/National Register Sites in the Vicinity of the Area of Potential Effect 10 Surveys Previously Conducted Within a One -Mile Radius of the Area of Potential Effect 10 Extant and Map Documented Structures Within the Area of Potential Effect 11 °Powers Archaeology, LLC iii May 18, 2016 I. PHASE I MANAGEMENT SUMMARY Project Name: Phase IA and IB (Phase I) Cultural Resource Investigations for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project, Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. Project Description: The project encompasses the construction of an athletic complex on approximately 111.92 acres / 45.92 hectares on the north side of NYS Route 13, east of Gracie Road within the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. Approximately 111.92 acres / 45.92 hectares will be impacted by the proposed project, and are considered the Area of Potential Effect (APE). Project Location: The proposed project is on the north side of NYS Route 13, east of Gracie Road within the town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York (043° 33' 15.37" N, 076° 14' 25.47" W). The project area can be accessed via Gracie Road and NYS Route 13. County: Cortland County Minor Civil Division Number: 02302 (Town of Cortlandville) USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map: 1955 USGS 7.5' Cortland, N.Y. Quadrangle SEQR Review: The Town of Cortlandville has requested Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations as part of a State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA). Involved State and Federal Agencies: NYSDEC Survey Area Acreage: 111.92 acres / 45.92 hectares Depth: Undetermined Number of Acres Surveyed: 111.92 acres / 45.92 hectares Archaeological Survey Overview Number &Interval of Shovel Tests: 10 at 50 -ft / 15-m intervals Number & Size of Units: NA Width of Plowed Strips: Entire field plowed and disced Surface Survey Transect Interval: 10 -ft / 3.3-m Results of Archaeological Survey Number &Name of prehistoric sites identified: 0 Number & Name of historic sites identified: 0 Number & Name of sites recommended for Phase II/Avoidance: 0 Results of Architectural Survey Number of buildings/structures/cemeteries within project area (APE): 0 Number of buildings/structures/cemeteries adjacent to project area (APE): 0 Closest Archaeological Site to the APE: Finger Lakes East Business Park Precontact Site 3 (2302.000269), 2,972 -ft / 906-m northeast of APE Native American Burials Less Than 1/4 Mile from APE: None SRHP/NRHP Historical Review Number of previously determined NR listed or eligible buildings/structures/cemeteries/districts: 0 Number of identified eligible building/ structures/cemeteries/districts: 0 °Powers Archaeology, LLC 1 May 18, 2016 Recommendations of Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations: These Cultural Resource Investigations were performed only for the APE required for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project. Based upon these ►esults, Powers Archaeology, LLC recommends no additional archaeological investigations. Report Author s: Paul Powers and Kyle Somerville Date of Report: May 18, 2016 Report Prepared By: Mr. Paul Powers Dr. Kyle Somerville °Powers Archaeology, LLC 2 May 18, 2016 II. PHASI✓ I PROJECT INFORMATION Powers Archaeology, LLC was contracted by Ms. Laura C. Cassalia, P.E. of CHA to perform Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project. The proposed project encompasses the construction of an athletic complex on approximately 111.92 -acres / 45.92 -hectares on the north side of NYS Route 13, east of Gracie Road within the town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. Approximately I 11.92 -acres / 45.92 -hectares are considered the Area of Potential Effect (APE). Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations included background research, field reconnaissance, and archaeological testing. °Powers Archaeology, LLC 3 May 18, 2016 General Project Location -' o•L[ANs ` ( -. NTAGAItA MONROE I wAYNE r GENESEC j SCSI L wvpunYO s oN YAtts r STCUKN MILCCMNr LJl CAITMRaUGUS u+vw TOMNUNS SCNUYLCR s �C` AUTAUQUA �. � � NEW YORK 0 y 4000 N �- N O xrrERSON LEwl3 G+ENANW r.•�.••T••r.. Al1NHCtIN CLIN[Ar ST. UwREHM 1 HAMILTON NE� WARREN /C vWN� MA FU TON MONTGOAERY oraco rlocA `-'L_ GREEK ' ULSTER SUUJVAN DUTCHESS Figure 1. General Location of Project Area within New York State Figure 2. Area of Potential Effect on the 1955 USGS 7.5' Cortland, N.Y. Quadrangle ° Powers Archaeology, LLC 5 May 18, 2016 III. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Topography and Geology Cortland County is located in the northern part of the Appalachian Plateaus Province, known in New York State as the Allegheny Plateau (USDA 1961:116). General elevations are 1,000 -ft AMSL in the valleys and 1,800 -ft AMSL in the uplands, with a maximum elevation of approximately 1,840-11 AMSL at Mt. Toppin near Preble, located in the north -central part of the county (USDA 1961). Relief within the APE itself ranges from 1,221 -ft AMSL to 1,280 -ft AMSL. The topography of this area had been cut by streams since the time the ►egion was invaded by glacial ice from the north. During the Wisconsin glaciation of the Pleistocene epoch, ice blanketed the entire area of New York State. Glaciation had a noticeable effect on the surficial appearance of Cortland County. Glacial deposits added the drumlins and kame moraines that are found throughout Cortland County. The rock formations beneath Cortland County are the source of the parent material for the soils. Limestone and shales are the primary parent materials that formed the soils within Cortland County, Soils Soils in Cortland County have developed since the last glacier retreated approximately 10,000 years ago. The recession of the sheets of ice carried eroded materials as they melted and traveled across New York State. The most prevalent type of glacial deposit in Cortland County is glacial till. The coarser materials deposited by the glacial waters formed the kames, eskers, terraces and outwash plains of Cortland County. The soils in Cortland County were formed through the interaction of climate, living organisms, parent materials, topography, and time. Differences among soils in Cortland County are the result of variation in parent materials and topography. The parent materials that created the soils in Cortland County are sandstone, limestone, and shale. In addition, glacial till, glacial outwash, recent alluvium, and organic materials contributed to the soils found in Cortland County today. Alluvial lands/soils are sections of nearly level, recent unconsolidated deposits on flood plains. The deposits are generally stratified and range in matrix texture from gravel to sand and clay. Drainage commonly encountered in alluvial soils is generally poor to very poor in nature. Colluvium consisting of soil and/or rock travels down slope by gravity. This "slope wash" may, in some cases bury an A Horizon, a culturally rich soil layer. There are five soil types found within the proposed project APE, fr om the Howard and Valois -Howard soil series (Figure 3 and Table 1)5 and are well drained. The proposed APE for these cultural investigations does not contain alluvial or colluvial soils. °Powers Archaeology, LLC 6 May 18, 2016 Table 1. Summary of Soils Within the Area of Potential Effect Soil Name Soil Horizon Depth cm (in) Soil Color Soil Texture Slope Inclusions Percent Ap 0-23 cm (0-9 in) Dk Brn Grl Lo Howard E 23-38 cm (9-15 in) Brn V GO Lo gravelly E/B 38-61 cm (15-24 in) PBrn V Grl Lo loam B/E 6 1 -39 cm (24-27 in) Brn V Grl Lo (125A) Btl 69-76 cm (27-30 in) Brn V Grl Lo Bt2 76-114 cm (30-45 in) Brn V GO Lo C 114-183 cm (45-72 in) GBrn V Grl Sa Ap 0-23 cm (0-9 in) Dk Brn GO Lo Howard E 23-38 cm (945 in) Brn V Grl Lo gravelly E/B 38-61 cm (15-24 in) PBrn V Grl Lo loam B/E 6 1 -39 cm (24-27 in) Brn V Grl Lo (125B) Btl 69-76 cm (27-30 in) Brn V Grl Lo Bt2 76-114 cm (30-45 in) Brn V Grl Lo C 1 14- 183 cm (45-72 in) GBrn V GO Sa Ap 0-23 cm (0-9 in) Dk Brn GO Lo Howard E 23-38 cm (9-15 in) Brn V Grl Lo gravelly E/B 38-61 cm (15-24 in) PBrn V Grl Lo loam B/E 61-39 cm (24-27 in) Brn V Grl Lo (125C) Btl 69-76 cm (27-30 in) Brn V Grl Lo Bt2 76-114 cm (3045 in) Brn V Grl Lo C 114483 cm (45-72 in) GBrn V Grl Sa Ap 0-23 cm (0-9 in) Dk Brn Grl Lo Howard E 23-38 cm (9-15 in) Brn V GO Lo gravelly E/B 38-61 cm (15-24 in) PBrn V Grl Lo loam B/E 6 1 -39 cm (24-27 in) Brn V Grl Lo (125D) Btl 69-76 cm (27-30 in) Brn V Grl Lo Bt2 76-114 cm (3045 in) Brn V Grl Lo C 114483 cm (45-72 in) GBrn V Grl Sa Valois- Ap 0-18 cm (0-7 in) Brn Grl Lo Howard Bwl 18-76 cm (7-30 in) StrBrn Grl Lo Complex Bw2 76-119 cm (3047 in) Brn Grl Si Lo (53C) 2C 11 9- 183 cm (47-72 in) Dk GBrn V G F Sa Lo KEY: Shade: Dk-Dark, Lt -Light, V -Very 3-8 Drainage Well Well Well Well Well Landform Glacial ash Glacial ash Glacial outwash Glacial outwash Till and valley sides Color: BGry-Brownish Gray, Blk-Black, Brn-Brown, GBrn-Grayish Brown, Gry-Gray, OBrn-Olive Brown, PBrn-Pale Brown, PGry-Pinkish Gray, RBrn-Reddish Brown, RGry-Reddish Gray, StrBrn-Strong Brown, RBrn-Red Brown, RGry- Reddish Gray, W -White, YBrn-Yellow Brown Soils: CI -Clay, Lo -Loam, Mu -Muck, Sa-Sand, Si -Silt Other: BF -Broken Face, Co- Coarse, Cbs-Cobbles, Ex -Extremely, F -Fine, Grl-Gravel, M -Mottled, Pebbles, Rts-Roots, Ru -Rubbed, Str-Stratified Distm•bance Visual inspection of the area delineated as the APE for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project reveals areas no significant disturbance within the APE (Appendices I and II). Climate Cortland County generally experiences warm summers and long, cold winters. The climate of Cortland County is humid continental. Yearly precipitation is about 40 inches at Cortland Station. The rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the growing season. °Powers Archaeology, LLC 8 May 18, 2016 Forest one When peoples first arrived in the central part of New York State, most of Cortland County was covered with a forest, with a few large open areas such as marshlands. Tree growth in Cortland County depended on the soil type and drainage. In the wetter parts of Cortland County, the land supported trees such as birch, beech, ash, elm, maple, willow, and hemlock. Some of the more common species of weeds that reside in untended fields are goldenrod, ragweed, and Queen Anne's lace (USDA 1961:116). Presently, vegetation within the project area consists of open farmland and tertiary growth. Drainage The Tioughnioga River and its tributaries provide drainage for most of the county, and the Otselic River and Merrill Creek drain its eastern and southeastern parts. These waters drain in the Skaneateles Inlet, which empties into Skaneateles Lake and eventually into the St. Lawrence River to the north. The Skaneateles Lake watershed, numerous unnamed creeks, and their tributaries (Appendix II) provide drainage for the APE. Faunal Community The general environmental setting of the project area supports the typical array of animal species seen throughout suburban areas of central New York. These include white-tailed deer, opossum, sgyirrel, and raccoon. Early inhabitants of the central section of New York State would have been able to hunt black bear, white-tailed deer, elk, wild turkey, pheasants, pigeons, waterfowl, beaver, raccoons, possum, otter, rabbit, squirrel, and gray fox, as sources of food, fur, and raw materials used in tool manufacturing, common amenities, and for trade. Salmon, trout, perch and pike were also additional food sources. Man -Made Features /Alterations There are no significant man-made features within the APE. © Powers Archaeology, LLC 9 May 18, 2016 IV. BACI{GROUND RESEARCH Site File Research A check of the NYS site files encompassing a one -mile radius of the APE was completed utilizing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Cultural Resource Information System (NYSOPRHP CRIS). The site file check revealed the presence of three known sites (www.cris.parks.ny.gov). These include three Archaic stray finds. This information is summarized in Table 2. Table 2. Sites Located Within aOne-Mile Radius of the APE USN / NYSM# 02302.000267 02302.000268 02302.000269 Name Finger Lakes East Business Park Precontact Site 1 Finger Lakes East Business Park Precontact Site 2 Finger Lakes East Business Park Precontact Site 3 Status Distance to APE m (ft) Not Eligible 1,452 (4,764) Undetermined 1,341 (4,400) Undetermined 906 (2,972) SRHP/NRhIP Research and Previous Surveys According to the website for the National Register of Historic Places and the NYSOPRHP CRIS website, there is one National/State Register eligible structure (undetermined) within a `h -mile radius of the proposed APE (www.cris.parks.ny.gov). This information is summarized in Table 3. Table 3. State/National Re ister Sites in the Vicinity of the Area of Potential Effect USN/NR# Name I Status 02340.000556 3153 Gracie Road Undetermined Powers Archaeology, LLC completed a search for previous archaeological and building surveys conducted within a one -mile radius of the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project. Information gathered from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) office revealed that three archaeological surveys were previously completed within a one -mile radius of the project area. These are summarized in Table 3. Table 4. Surveys Previously Conducted Within aOne-Mile Radius of the Area of Potential Effect Number Name lOSR60100 Phase 1 Archaeological Survey, Empire Tractor Project, Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York 13SR62223 Phase 1 Cultural Resource Survey: Lime Hollow Nature Center Project, Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York MCD 02302 14SR62826 Phase IA and IB (Phase I) Cultural Resource Investigations for the Proposed Tractor Supply Company Store Project, Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York Prehistoric Sensitivity Assessment Based upon the location of previously recorded prehistoric Native American sites within aone-mile radius of the APE for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project, the proposed APE is considered by Powers Archaeology LLC to have the potential of containing intact cultural deposits. The close proximity to permanent water sources, in conjunction with the previously documented sites, indicates the potential for a prehistoric Native American presence surrounding the APE. The availability of natural resources would have provided a suitable area for Native peoples to utilize. Native American site types likely to be encountered within the proposed project area could range from small camps/resource procurement sites or "traces of occupation," consisting of very diffuse surface scatters of lithic material to larger habitation sites. °Powers Archaeology, LLC 10 May 18, 2016 Historic Sensitivity Assessment Development within the general vicinity appears to reflect regional expansion. Project -specific historical development is based upon historic maps and atlases. According to the 1855 map, one Map Documented Structure (MDS) belonging to W. Calvert was located within the southeast corner of the APE (Figure 4). This structure appears to be extant through 1955 (Figure 1). No visible structural debris or remains are visually apparent. In addition, one extant structure, #3076 Gracie Road is located directly adjacent to the APE. Therefore, historic material encountered within the APE may be found as the result of in situ and/or secondary deposition. Table 5. Extant and Map Documented Structures Within the Area of Potential Effect 1855 1876 1903 Location Browne Everts, LfSGS Photo # Ma Ensign, Ma Map Everts Map p MDS Within Southeast corner of APE #3076 Gracie Road Adjacent to APE W. Calvert, W. Calvert, 1 structure 1 structure I structure P. Reese P. Reas 1 Structure I Structure 1 structure 23 °Powers Archaeology, LLC 11 May 18, 2016 lllit/parwt irt�'i'nhlr Area of Pote��tial Effect F 1Y sloomm r filt'r Al 1101101•P Mile .l �r,,,rd.11 fit rr� IVI *A I A/* � /y, �1�~t Na �fJ n".i..n�rr,.rt ,. v7*A It holy? Rey-fti p !r'�•r• 11'(irr it t*r[t•r-i•h �.h' fiun�f 7irit nor 1� l�irl JJl X.: i t ff .r. tI:1 ! /f's * - - /1 ilI't�j'�'� Not to Scale Figure 4. Area of Potential Effect on the 1855 Browne Map of Cortland County, Netiv York Powers Archaeology, LLC 12 May 18, 2016 i f U rj•t f4f rs N ha vii 61 R ,r.,n •r4 • pilrAr wil r /ms •p w �r f ��1 d` %�1tf . 1la+yeilf SOUTH CORT < LJ inrria n �,; I: Beer •,.r 1'il��M t is Area of Potential Effect f p is %%fW1OWM APS+( f)> • r tf � • '�i.�ali•rr/ ms's Not to Scale Figure 5. Area of Potential Effect on the 1876 Everts, Ensign, and Everts Combination Atlas Map of Cortland Cotrt�ty, New York °Powers Archaeology, LLC 13 May 18, 2016 t N Not to Scale C i Figure 6. Area of Potential Effect on the 1903 USGS 15' Cortland, NY Quadrangle °Powers Archaeology, LLC 14 May 18, 2016 V. PHASE 18 ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS Archaeological Sm vey Team/Date The Powers Archaeology LLC archaeological field team consisted of Paul Powers, Zoe Walders, and Matthew Bognaski. The Phase I testing was conducted in April 2016, G►•ound Conditions Physical conditions consist of open farm field and a small amount of tertiary growth (Appendix II). Field Methodology A site visit included a visual examination of the project area to ascertain whether any sections showed evidence of prior disturbance, wetlands, or excessive slope. Based upon observed conditions, a majority of the APE were deemed testable using standard Phase IB testing methods, though a small portion of the northern section of the APE consisted of slope exceeding 15% (Appendix I). The Phase IB field investigations strategy fo►• this project consisted of walkover reconnaissance and limited shovel testing of the 111.92 -acres / 45.92 -hectares that comprise the APE (Appendix 1). All areas of open field were plowed and disced, and were investigated utilizing linear transects. Field technicians were spaced a maximum of 10 -ft / 3.3- m in width. A second walkover reconnaissance was completed in the location of the MDS recorded in the southeast corner of the APE (Figures 5&6, Table 5). Shovel testing was utilized in the area of the MDS as well. Given only a few small brick fi•agments were recovered during the two walkover reconnaissance in this area, shovel test units were plotted at 50 -ft / 15-m intervals. Transects were oriented with a magnetic compass and paced out depending on the project area field conditions. Shovel tests were excavated by hand, and measured 30 -cm x 30 -cm / 1 -ft x 1 -ft. Each test was excavated to sterile subsoil or until evidence of disturbance was adequately documented to depths of at least 50 cm. All soils excavated were screened through '/4 -inch metal mesh to recover any cultural material that may have been present. All soil types and textures were recorded in field notebooks. Documentation of existing conditions within the specific project area as well as that of general vicinity was accomplished through photography (Appendix II). Artifact Descriptions Several miniscule brick fragments and 1 small piece of whiteware were recovered in the area of the recorded MDS. Given the lack of any other archaeological material, these were subsequently discarded. No significant archaeological material was recovered. P►•oblems Encountered There were no problems encountered in these Phase IB investigations. Please IB Test Results Shovel tests were placed within the location of the MDS recorded in table 5. Two transects were placed within the APE, containing a total of 10 shovel tests (Appendices I and III). While testing the MDS location, 10 (100%) of the 10 shovel tests excavated reached a second layer (Appendix III). Soils encountered in the STPs were the expected as outlined as a typical profile by the Soil Survey of Cortland County (USDA 1961). As a result of walkover reconnaissance and shovel testing, only a few miniscule brick fragments were recovered, along with I piece of whiteware. As a result, no site was designated. Layer I Layer I averaged 15 inches / 37 cmbs, with a maximum depth of 19 inches / 49cmbs recorded. Soil colors within Layer I consisted of IOYR 4/2 Dark Grayish Brown (100%) while matrices included Loam (60%) and Silt Loam (40%) of Variations in soil color may be the result of a mixed A and B horizons or varying moisture levels within the soil. Layer II Layer II consisted of B horizon soils. Layer II was excavated to an average depth of 21 inches / 54 cmbs, with a maximum depth reached of 25 inches / 63 cmbs. Soil colors within Layer II consisted of 7.SYR 6/4 Light Brown (100%). Matrices within Layer II were comprised of Loam (90%) and Silt Loam (10%). °Powers Archaeology, LLC 15 May 18, 2016 VI. TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS These Phase I Cultural Resource Investigations were performed only for the 111.92 acres / 45.92 hectares that were considered the Area of Potentia► Effect (APE) for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project. All work was conducted in the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. While an MDS was present in the southeast corner of the APE, no structural remains, significant artifacts, or other cultural resources were identified. Neither Native American sites nor Euro -American sites were identified within the APE, therefore no sites were designated. While the physiographic context of the APE seems to suggest that Native American habitation was possible, Phase I investigations yielded no evidence of prehistoric occupation. It is possible that other nearby locales were better suited for habitation or specialized land use during the prehistoric period. Consequently, Powers Archaeology LLC believe that current development plans should be allowed to proceed, and that no further archaeological work is warranted. � Powers Archaeology, LLC 16 May 18, 2016 REFERENCES CITED Printed Sources United States Department of Agriculture (1961), soil Survey of Col Hand County, New York. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. Websites New York State Cultural Resource Information System (2016), http://cris.parks.nv.eov. NRCS Web Soil Survey (2016), http://websoilsurvev.nres.usda.�ov/app/WebSoilSurvev.aspx,. Maps Brown, P.J. (1855), Map of Cortland Cotmty, Nein York. Np. Ensign, Everts, and Ensign (1876), Combination Atlas Map of Cortland County, New York. Philadelphia, PA. United States Geological Survey 1903 15' Cortland NY Quadrangle. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. (1955), 7.5' Cortland, N.Y. Quadrangle. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. °Powers Archaeology, LLC 17 May 18, 2016 Appendix I Project Map SCALE 1:4000 Powers Archaeology LLC , Phase IA and IB (Phase q Cultural Resource Investigations for the 0 100 200 ?0[ <00 `_DO E00 700 600 proposed Cordandvllle Athledc Complex Project, ree! Town of Cord andvlllam Cortland County, New Vork 0 10-o zoo Veers Kay ee� APE Boundary Negative Shovel Test Photograph Angle Appendix II Project Area Photographs Photograph 1. APE from the southwest corner, looking northwest. Photograph 2. APE from the southwest corner, looking north I northeast. Photograph 3. APE from the southwest corner, looking northeast. Photograph 4. General project vicinity south of the APE, looking southwest. Ira 1 s I j All + Photograph 13. APE from eastern boundary, looking west. Photograph 14. APE and general project vicinity fi•om northeast corner, looking northwest. Photograph 17. Essex Structural Steel (#607 Route 13), adjacent to the APE, looking north. Photograph 18. APE and MDS location, looking north /northwest. <�" ������'� ��� 5 �, ... _. - ,. •' t, i� �� �: 0 an c ;� 0 0 W 0, Q N S3. c� bA O 0 a on :� 0 0 Lil a. d N N S]. cC s, dq O O s G. & a f , «« � �\\ :< \\ \ �c \ t T� �'f l •� Y' ,.. - -.vim'". .j_IWO ��-17-4 sUZI •' � - t Appendix III Shovel Test Data Soil Matrix (Primary) Silt Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Page 1 � - Soil Matrix .Artifacts Recovered Comments (Secondary) i Depth Trans Shovel Level Below Soil Color Test Sm•face ' (CM) 1 I I 23 Dark Grayish Brown 1 1 II 36 Light Brown l 2 I 37 Dark Grayish Brown 1 2 li 63 Light Brown l 3 I 38 Dark Grayish Brown l 3 tI 51 Light Brown 1 4 1 41 Dark Grayish Brown 1 4 II 53 Light Brown l 5 I 36 Dark Grayish Brown l 5 II 55 Light Brown 2 1 I 49 Dark Grayish Brown 2 1 II 63 Light Brown 2 2 I 28 Dark Grayish Brown 2 2 II 60 Light Brown 2 3 I 41 Dark Grayish Brown 2 3 I[ 58 Light Brown 2 4 I 42 Dark Grayish Brown 2 4 tI 54 Light Brown 2 5 I 38 Dark Grayish Brown 2 5 II 51 Light Brown Soil Matrix (Primary) Silt Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Loam Loam Silt Loam Loam Page 1 � - Soil Matrix .Artifacts Recovered Comments (Secondary) i NEW YORK STATE OF OPPORTUNITY ANDREW M. CUOMO Governor June 01, 2016 Parks, Recreation, anti Historic Preservation Mr. Paul Powers Powers Archaeology LLC 180 Avon Road Rochester, NY 14625 ROSE HARVEY Commissioner Re: DEC Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project Gracie Road at NYS Route 13, Cortlandville, NY 16PRO3606 Dear Mr. Powers: Thank you for requesting the comments of the Division for Historic Preservation of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). We have reviewed the submitted materials in accordance with the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980 (section 14.09 of the New York Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law). These comments are those of the Division for Historic Preservation and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include potential environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8) and its implementing regulations (6NYCRR Part 617). OPRHP has reviewed the Phase I archaeological survey report submitted for this project -Phase /A and IB (Phase 1) Cultural Resource Investigations for the Proposed Cortlandville Athletic Complex Project, Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York (Powers Archaeology, 18 May 2016). Based on the information provided, OPRHP recommends that the planned project will have No Impact on cultural resources listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places. This recommendation pertains only to the Area of Potential Effects (APE) examined during the above - referenced investigation. Should the project design be changed OPRHP recommends further consultation with this office. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Philip A. Perazio, Historic Preservation Program Analyst - Archaeology Unit Phone: 518-268-2175 e-mail: ohilit).clerazio(aDoarks.nv.aov via email only cc: James Trasher, CHA Laura Cassalia, CHA Division for Historic Preservation P.O. Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 • (518) 237-8643 • www.nysparks.com