Phase 1 Archaeological Survey for Historic Properties within the Carlyle LakeWildlife Management Project, Habitat Restoration Project, Section 1135, Carlyle Lake, Kaskaskia River, Fayette County, Illinois

摘要

The results of a Phase I archaeological survey of approximately 9.2 miles oflevee construction corridors within the sub-impoundment area at the north end of the Carlyle Lake Wildlife Management Area on the Kaskaskia River in Fayette County, Illinois. Pedestrian survey and screened shovel tests found no evidence of prehistoric or historic archaeological sites within the project area. Clearance of this project in regard to cultural resources is recommended. The survey. was conducted in August 1993 by American Resources Croup, Ltd., for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District on lands managed as a wildlife refuge by the Illinois Department of Conservation. The project is planned under Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act with the object of modifying or improving existing water resources projects.