An Archaeological Survey for the Lost Pines Trails Project in Central Bastrop County, Texas

Abstract

An archaeological survey for a proposed system of hike and bike trails on the north bank of the Colorado River in central Bastrop County, Texas was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on October 2, 2007 under Texas Antiquities Permit 4676. William E. Moore was the Principal Investigator, and Roger G. Moore was the Project Archaeologist. In all, thirty acres were examined. No archaeological sites were found, and no artifacts were collected. The project area is in an area that floods often as evidenced by trash scattered over the landscape and in the trees. The soils varied from a deep sandy loam in flood-deposited, overbank natural levee sediments to heavy clay on slopes and in the floodplain. If any sites are present they will be buried below the Area of Potential Effect (APE) that is 12 inches. It is recommended that the project be allowed to proceed without further consultation with the Texas Historical Commission (THC), Archeology Division. Copies of the report are on file at the THC, the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL), the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Environmental Stewardship, Inc., and BVRA.