A Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of the Easterwood Airport Project in Central Brazos County, Texas

Abstract

An archaeological survey of 4.2 acre tract at Easterwood Airport in the city limits of College Station, Texas (central Brazos County) was conducted on May 10, 2002 by Brazos Valley Research Associates of Bryan, Texas. The Texas A&M University System proposes the construction of an asphalt drive and road as part of a greater project which will include a hangar just to the north of the current project area. Ground surface visibility was poor; therefore, the subsurface was examined through shovel testing. Overall, the area contains a shallow sandy mantle overlying hard clay, and at least two areas had been disturbed by heavy machinery. No archaeological sites were found in the project area, and it is recommended that construction be allowed to proceed as planned. Copies of the report are on file at the Texas Historical Commission, Archeology Division; Texas Archeological Research Laboratory; Brazos Valley Research Associates; and the Texas A&M University System, System Real Estate Office.