An archaeological survey for a proposed wastewater treatment plant and discharge lin Montgomery County, Texas

Abstract

An archaeological survey for a proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant and Discharge Line was performed by Brazos Valley Research Associates (BVRA) on May 29, 2017 for Monterrey Oaks, Ltd. of Porter, Texas. When completed, these services will be used to support the planned Monterrey Oaks Subdivision in southeast Montgomery County. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) consisted of the 0.63 acre tract that will contain the proposed treatment plant and 400 feet of discharge line with a width of 15 feet (0.137741 acre). This is a privately funded project. Therefore no Antiquities Permit was required. Much of the area had been cleared of forest vegetation prior to this survey. This action created 100% surface visibility where the clearing had taken place. A thorough surface inspection was conducted in the disturbed areas. The southern part of the APE stops at Shady Run Creek and this is where the majority of shovel tests were dug. No archaeological sites were found, and no artifacts were collected. Permission to proceed with construction is recommended. Copies of the final report are on file at the Texas Historical Commission (THC), Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL), Texas State Library, Monterrey Oaks, Ltd., and BVRA.