PORT BIENVILLE RAILROAD DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

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APPENDIX B: DRAFT PBRR CULTURAL 

RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT
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5.0 RESULTS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS

This section presents the results of the Phase I archaeological survey. No previously recorded 

archaeological sites were within the Archaeological APE. A total of 24 newly recorded linear 

archaeological sites were identified within the Archaeological APE. No other archaeological 

material was identified within the proposed PBRR corridor. Each of these sites is discussed below.

5.1 LOCATION AND FIELD CONDITIONS

The project is located in the southwestern portion of the state of Mississippi and encompasses a 

portion of Hancock and Pearl River Counties (Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2).

Most of the Archaeological APE is in wetland (Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4) within planted pine stands 

(Figure 5-5 and Figure 5-6). Because of the abundant rainfall in the weeks preceding the field work 

(see Section 1), low lying flat areas adjacent to the wetlands were inundated with standing water 

(Figure 5-7 and Figure 5-8). In most situations where testing was possible, the ground was heavily 

saturated with water. Shovel test probes (STPs), when excavated, quickly filled with water (Figure 

5-9 and Figure 5-10). Other factors limiting testing included existing roads (Figure 5-11 and Figure 

5-12) and railways (Figure 5-13 and Figure 5-14), and recently-harvested pine stands (Figure 5-15

and Figure 5-16). Vegetation was so thick in areas that it completely obscured the ground (Figure 

5-17 and Figure 5-18).

5.2 FINDINGS

As a result of this survey, 24 linear archaeological sites were recorded. No other archaeological 

material was within the proposed PBRR corridor. No previously recorded archaeological sites were

within the Archaeological APE. The results of the survey methods are described in detail below. 

5.2.1 Shovel Test Probe Results

A total of 1,983 STPs were planned. Because of the field conditions described above, only a total of 

401 STPs were excavated (Figure 5-19 through Figure 5-72). All were negative for cultural material. 

Typical profiles include STP S3-T1-79 which consisted of 0 to 13 centimeters below surface (cmbs)

of brown (7.5YR 4/3) fine sandy loam underlain by yellowish brown (7.5YR 5/4) fine sandy loam 

from 13 to 40 cmbs. From 40 to 70 cmbs, the soils were comprised of strong brown (5YR 5/6) clay 

loam. The profile for S5-T1-95 consisted of 0 to 10 cmbs of very dark gray (7.5YR 3/1) silty clay 

underlain by gray (7.5YR 5/1) silty clay mottled with yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) with hydric 

features. The profile for S7-T2-20 was comprised of 0 to 10 cmbs of very dark gray (10YR3/1) silty 

loam underlain by gray (10YR 5/1) silty clay with reddish yellow (10YR6/8) mottles from 10 to 50 

cmbs and terminating at the water table.

5.2.2 Linear Sites Documented

A total of 24 linear archaeological sites were identified within the Archaeological APE during this 

survey (Figure 5-73 and Figure 5-74). They are described below.
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Figure 5-1: Archaeological APE Location on USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-2: Archaeological APE Location on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-3: Example of Wetlands, Near S4-T2-12

Figure 5-4: Example of Wetland, Near S4-T2-111
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Figure 5-5: Example of a Pine Stand, Near S6-T2-125

Figure 5-6: Example of a Pine Stand, Near S6-T1-91
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Figure 5-7: Example of Inundated Low Lying Area Adjacent to Wetland, Near S4-T2-244

Figure 5-8: Example of Inundated Low Lying Area Adjacent to Wetland, Near S6-T2-3
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Figure 5-9: Example of a Water Filled STP, S6-T1-94

Figure 5-10: Example of a Water Filled STP, S4-T2-201
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Figure 5-11: Example of an Unpaved Private Access Road, Bombing Range Road

Figure 5-12: Example of a Paved Public Road, Main Line Road
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Figure 5-13: Typical Condition along the Norfolk Southern Railroad Spur “NASA Turn”

Figure 5-14: Typical Condition along Port Bienville Railroad
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Figure 5-15: Example of Standing Water in a Recently Harvested Pine Stand, Near S4-T1-1

Figure 5-16: Example of a Recently Harvested Pine Stand, Near S4-T2-79
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Figure 5-17: Example of Thick Undergrowth, Near S4-T2-125

Figure 5-18: Example of Thick Undergrowth, Near S4-T2-250
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Figure 5-73: Location of Linear Archaeological Sites on USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-74: Location of Linear Archaeological Sites on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.1 Site 22Ha171

Site 22Ha171 is a newly recorded segment of US Highway 90 (US 90) in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-75). 

It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 9S Range 15W to the SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 

NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-76). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 127 meters (418 feet) long section from the south terminus (E 

257980.74793368479, N 3353812.7150923922 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the north terminus (E 

258087.36631538338, N 3353882.3116717823 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 30 meters (99 feet)

wide. The south terminus has an elevation of 20 feet AMSL, and the north terminus has an elevation 

of 20 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha171 consists of a paved two-lane road (Figure 5-77).

5.2.2.1.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha171.

5.2.2.1.2 Discussion

US 90 is an east-west highway running from Van Horn, Texas, to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The 

road within Mississippi was once a rural coastal road that connected towns along the Gulf Coast. By 

1920, the road had been improved with shell and bridges. In 1925, the roadway was designated US 

Highway 90, and cars moved over a newly constructed bridge into Louisiana. By 1928, the route 

was continuous through Mississippi. Upgrading the road to four lanes began in the 1940s and was 

mostly completed by 1960. By 1974, U.S. Highway 90 was a four-lane highway from Biloxi Bay to 

the Mississippi/Alabama line. Many segments of the highway and bridges were heavily damaged or 

destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Site 22Ha171 is not indicated on the 1914 or 1921 

Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps but is depicted on the 1959 version. The 

road is present on all versions of the Dead Tiger Creek, Miss. USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangle maps 

(1957, 1957 photorevised 1970, 1996). The road is not depicted on all the historic state highway 

maps from 1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.1.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha171 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of US Highway 90 has 

not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. However, the 

proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-75: Location of Site 22Ha171 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-76: Location of Site 22Ha171 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-77: Site 22Ha171, looking South-Southeast
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5.2.2.2 Site 22Ha181

Site 22Ha181 is a newly recorded segment of MS Highway 607 in Hancock County. This segment 

can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-78). It runs 

from the NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 32 Township 8S Range 15W to the NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 

1⁄4 of Section 32 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-79). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 61 meters (200 feet) long section from the east terminus (E 

258437.85664651805, N 3354763.203750656 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

258376.93279047459, N 3354767.0775537905 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 85 meters (279 feet) 

wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 21 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 

21 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha181 consists of a divided four lane highway (Figure 5-80).

5.2.2.2.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha181.

5.2.2.2.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha181 is a four lane divided highway. This road is not represented on the 1914, 1921, or 

1959 15-minute Nicholson, Miss. USGS Quadrangle map. The road is depicted on the 1958 

(photorevised 1970) and 1958 (photorevised 1976 photo-inspected 1976) versions of the quad. 

The road is not depicted on the historic state highway maps from 1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.2.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha181 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of MS Highway 607 

has not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. However, 

the proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-78: Location of Site 22Ha181 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-79: Location of Site 22Ha181 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-80: Site 22Ha181, looking East
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5.2.2.3 Site 22Ha766

Site 22Ha766 is a newly recorded segment of an unnamed road in Hancock County. This segment 

can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-81). It runs 

from the SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 12 Township 7S Range 17W to the SE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NW 

1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 12 Township 7S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-82). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 76 meters (250 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

244214.40889107771, N 3372264.665627365 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

244290.46905840404, N 3372266.2008523471 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) 

wide. The west terminus has an elevation of 39 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 

40 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha766 consists of a single track dirt road (Figure 5-83).

5.2.2.3.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Ha766 crosses Site 22Ha767 at-grade. There are no additional structural features recorded 

for Site 22Ha766.

5.2.2.3.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha766 does not appear on any USGS maps or historic State Highway System maps. The road 

is not present on an aerial photograph from 1954 but is visible on more recent modern aerial 

photos.

5.2.2.3.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha766 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-81: Location of Site 22Ha766 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-82: Location of Site 22Ha766 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-83: Site 22Ha766, looking East
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5.2.2.4 Site 22Ha767

Site 22Ha767 is a newly recorded 8.6 kilometer (5.4-mile) segment of the 16.9 kilometer (10.5-

mile) Norfolk Southern Railway Spur in Pearl River and Hancock counties known as the “NASA 

Turn.” This segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-84). It runs from the SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 19 Township 7S Range 16W to 

the NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 Township 6S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-85). This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed 

PBRR corridor involves an approximate 8.6 kilometer (5.4-mile) long section from the south

terminus (E 246844.11781682901, N 3368385.1080093533 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) in Hancock County 

to the north terminus (E 241468.73751358929, N 3374722.7504604743 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) in 

Pearl River County, and is 60 meters (197 feet) wide. The south terminus has an elevation of 32 feet 

AMSL, and the north terminus has an elevation of 49 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha767

consists of a single tract of railroad (Figure 5-86).

5.2.2.4.1 Features Recorded

Three resources are associated with Site 22Ha767: Resource 1, Resource 2, and Resource 3 (Figure 

5-84 and Figure 5-85) and are discussed in Section 6. Resource 1 is an approximately 30 feet (9.144

meters) long open-deck timber trestle over Second Alligator Branch. Resource 2 is an 

approximately 145 feet (44.196 meters) long two-span through plate girder bridge over Alligator 

Branch. Resource 3 is a prefabricated corrugated metal pipe culvert over Indian Camp Branch.

5.2.2.4.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha767 is a newly recorded 8.6 kilometer (5.4-mile) segment of the 16.9 kilometer (10.5-

mile) spur built by the Southern Railway between its NO&NE mail line to the new Mississippi Test 

Center to facilitate the transportation of specialized construction material (Herring 1997:56). The 

Southern Railway used its own labor to lay the track. Work began on the line in March 1963 and 

was completed on May 10, 1963. The line was known locally as the “NASA Turn.” The line and the 

structures along it were constructed to withstand the enormous weight and scale of the building 

materials and structural components required for the construction projects at the Mississippi Test 

Center (Daspit 2016). The “NASA Turn” first appears on the 1955 (photorevised 1970) Nicholson, 

Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map and appears on all subsequent version of this USGS 

map. 

5.2.2.4.3 Recommendation

The resource is not a particularly outstanding example of mid-twentieth century railroad 

construction. The design and type is common throughout the transportation system. Additional 

archival research did not yield information associating the site with a significant person. Being an 

extant structure, the resource is not likely to yield important information about prehistory or 

history.

Site 22Ha767 does not rise to the level of historic significance as defined by the National Park 

Service. Although Site 22Ha767 was built to enable construction of the NRHP-listed Rocket 

Propulsion Test Complex, it was not associated with the mission of the complex. Site 22Ha767

provided necessary infrastructure and support for the complex. The entirety of the rail line has not 

been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. However, the 

proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site. 
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Figure 5-84: Location of Site 22Ha767 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-85: Location of Site 22Ha767 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-86: Site 22Ha767, looking South-Southeast
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5.2.2.5 Site 22Ha768

Site 22Ha768 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-87). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 12 Township 7S Range 17W to the NE 1⁄4 

NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 12 Township 7S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-88). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 76 meters (248 feet) long section from the east terminus (E

244787.57325967078, N 3371621.5005948921 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

244711.95415633154, N 3371623.9690159569 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 meters)

wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 38 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 

39 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha768 consists of a single track gravel road (Figure 5-89).

5.2.2.5.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Ha768 crosses Site 22Ha767 at-grade. There are no additional structural features recorded 

for Site 22Ha768.

5.2.2.5.2 Discussion

From its intersection with Site 22Ha767, Site 22Ha768 continues east 731 meters (0.45 mile) to a 

crossing with Ridge Road and beyond that another 4.23 kilometers (2.69 miles) to its end at an 

intersection with an unnamed dirt road. West of its intersection with Site 22Ha767, Site 22Ha768

continues 1.26 kilometer (0.78 miles) to an intersection with SR 607. 

Site 22Ha768 is first shown on the 1955 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map

and the 1959 Nicholson 15-minute map. The 1955 (photorevised 1970) Nicholson, Mississippi, 

USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (and later editions) shows Site 22Ha768 crossing Site 22Ha767.

5.2.2.5.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha768 has limited research potential due to the continued use for more than fifty years, 

including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during both 

historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example of a 

mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-87: Location of Site 22Ha768 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-88: Location of Site 22Ha768 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-89: Site 22Ha768, looking East
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5.2.2.6 Site 22Ha769

Site 22Ha769 is a newly recorded segment of Ridge Road in Hancock County. This segment can be 

found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-90). It runs from 

the NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 13 Township 7S Range 17W to the SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of 

Section 13 Township 7S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-91). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 79 meters (260 feet) long section from the south terminus (E 

245722.31283369288, N 3369722.1036094301 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the north terminus (E 

245725.15843129923, N 3369801.2444097647 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet)

wide. The south terminus has an elevation of 40 feet AMSL, and the north terminus has an elevation 

of 41 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha769 consists of dirt road (Figure 5-92).

5.2.2.6.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Ha769 crosses Site 22Ha767 at-grade. There are no additional structural features recorded 

for Site 22Ha769.

5.2.2.6.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha769 is not shown on any of the State Highway System maps. It is shown, however, on the 

1914, 1921, and 1959 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle map as well as on the 

1955 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map and all subsequent versions.

5.2.2.6.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha769 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C. or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-90: Location of Site 22Ha769 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-91: Location of Site 22Ha769 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-92: Site 22Ha769, looking East
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5.2.2.7 Site 22Ha770

Site 22Ha770 is a newly recorded segment of Texas Flat Rd in Hancock County. This segment can be 

found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-93). It runs from 

the NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 19 Township 7S Range 16W to the NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 

1⁄4 of Section 19 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-94). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 86 meters (283 feet) long section from the east terminus (E

246424.00410020418, N 3369111.7625496173 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

246338.02078232591, N 3369118.8557555024 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 30 meters (98 feet) 

wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 34 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 

36 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha770 consists of a two-lane paved road (Figure 5-95).

5.2.2.7.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Ha770 crosses Site 22Ha767 at-grade. There are no additional structural features recorded 

for Site 22Ha770.

5.2.2.7.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha770 connects the community of Santa Rosa in the west to Route 603 in the east. It does 

not appear on any historic State Highway System map. It does, however, appear on the 1914, 1921 

and 1959 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps. It is shown in its current 

alignment on the1955 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map and subsequent 

versions.

5.2.2.7.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha770 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of Texas Flat Road has 

not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. However, the 

proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-93: Location of Site 22Ha770 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-94: Location of Site 22Ha770 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-95: Site 22Ha770, looking East
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5.2.2.8 Site 22Ha771

Site 22Ha771 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-96). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 19 Township 7S Range 16W to the SW 1⁄4 

SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 19 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-97). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 61 meters (201 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

246810.63591241205, N 3368447.2460055277 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

246863.09656149108, N 3368479.0875286302 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) 

wide. The west terminus has an elevation of 31 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 

30 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha771 consists of medium duty gravel and dirt road.

5.2.2.8.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Ha771 crosses Site 22Ha767 at-grade. There are no additional structural features recorded 

for Site 22Ha771.

5.2.2.8.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha771 intersects Route 607 0.9 kilometers (0.55 miles) south of Texas Flat Road’s 

intersection with Route 607. The road then leads east 0.78 kilometer (0.5 mile) to a water 

impoundment area. The road is not shown on any of the historic State Highway System maps nor on 

the two earliest available USGS maps, the 1914 and the 1921 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 15-

minute quadrangle maps. All maps from the 1955 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute 

quadrangle maps and onward show Site 22Ha771 as a medium duty road.

5.2.2.8.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha771 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-96: Location of Site 22Ha771 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-97: Location of Site 22Ha771 on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.9 Site 22Ha772

Site 22Ha772 is a newly recorded segment of Flattop Road in Hancock County. This segment can be 

found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-98). It runs 

from the SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 21 Township 7S Range 16W to the NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 

NE 1⁄4 of Section 21 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-99). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 68 meters (224 feet) long section from the north terminus (E 

250368.22874607911, N 3368630.4057767061 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the south terminus (E 

250339.37944233237, N 3368568.4567357283 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 20 meters (66 feet) 

wide. The north terminus has an elevation of 36 feet AMSL, and the south terminus has an elevation 

of 36 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha772 consists of a one lane asphalt road (Figure 5-100).

5.2.2.9.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha772.

5.2.2.9.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha772 connects Route 42 east of Picayune in Pearl River County, Mississippi, to Old Route 43 

at the SSC. The historic State Highway System maps do not depict this road. The 1914 and the 1921 

Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps do not depict this road. However, Site 

22Ha772 is shown on the 1959 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle map as a 

medium duty road. The road is depicted on the 1957 Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-

minute quadrangle map as a medium duty road and doesn’t change until the 1957 (photorevised 

1970) edition where a portion of the road south of Texas Flat Road, including the surveyed 

segment, is marked as a light duty road.

5.2.2.9.3 Recommendation

Site 22HA772 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment of Flattop Rd

for more than fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other 

improvements during both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a 

particularly outstanding example of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century 

construction. The design and type is common throughout the transportation system. Archival 

research did not yield information associating the site with a significant person or event in history. 

The entirety of Flattop Road has not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site 

is undetermined. However, the proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-98: Location of Site 22Ha772 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-99: Location of Site 22Ha772 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-100: Site 22Ha772, looking South-southwest
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5.2.2.10 Site 22Ha773

Site 22Ha773 is a newly recorded segment of T F Hunting Club Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-101). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 25 Township 7S Range 16W to 

the SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 25 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-102). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 64 meters (211 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

254879.366575933, N 3366857.5017116861 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

254937.97496878862, N 3366883.7660500347 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and 10 (33 feet) wide. The west

terminus has an elevation of 31 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 32 feet AMSL. 

This segment of Site 22Ha773 consists of dirt road (Figure 5-103).

5.2.2.10.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha773.

5.2.2.10.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha773 is a dirt road 0.25 kilometer northwest of the intersection of Bombing Range Road 

with Texas Flat Road. There is no road in this location indicated on any of the Nicholson, 

Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps or on any of the historic or modern Dead Tiger 

Creek, Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps.

5.2.2.10.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha773 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-101: Location of Site 22Ha773 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-102: Location of Site 22Ha773 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-103: Site 22Ha773, looking East
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5.2.2.11 Site 22Ha774

Site 22Ha774 is a newly recorded segment of Bombing Range Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-104). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 25 Township 7S Range 16W to 

the NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 25 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-105). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 63 meters (207 feet) long section from the east terminus (E 

255190.32821425397, N 3366607.6815649015 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

255134.40701318704, N 3366578.4777039406 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 wide). 

The east terminus has an elevation of 26 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 30

feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha774 consists of a dirt road (Figure 5-106).

5.2.2.11.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha774.

5.2.2.11.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha774 is a dirt road that connects Texas Flat Road with other unimproved and unnamed 

roads within the SSC acoustic buffer zone. It is not indicated on the 1914 or 1921 Nicholson, 

Mississippi, USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps but does appear on the 1959 version of the map. The 

Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map and all subsequent versions show 

an unimproved roadway at this location. There is no road indicated here on the State Highway 

System maps.

5.2.2.11.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha774 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-104: Location of Site 22Ha774 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-105: Location of Site 22Ha774 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-106: Site 22Ha774, looking West
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5.2.2.12 Site 22Ha775

Site 22Ha775 is a newly recorded segment of Stennis Buffer Zone Rd 4 in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-107). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 8S Range 15W to the SW 1⁄4 

SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-108). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 61 meters (201 feet) long section from the east terminus (E 

258217.90135866846, N 3362310.26336814 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

258156.48194826939, N 3362309.4835113804 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet)

wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 15 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 

13 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha775 consists of an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.12.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha775.

5.2.2.12.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha775 is an unimproved dirt road that is part of a winding network of dirt roads 

surrounding the SSC. This road is not represented on the 1914, 1921, or 1959 15-minute Nicholson, 

Miss. USGS Quadrangle map. Neither is it present on the 1958 Logtown Miss. USGS 7.5-minute 

Quadrangle map. The road is depicted on the 1958 (photorevised 1970 and photo-inspected 1976)

versions of this quadrangle map. The road is not depicted on the historic state highway maps from 

1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.12.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha775 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-107: Location of Site 22Ha775 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-108: Location of Site 22Ha775 on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.13 Site 22Ha776

Site 22Ha776 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-109). It runs from the NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 8S Range 15W to the SE 1⁄4 

NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-110). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 91 meters (299 feet) long section from the south terminus (E 

258195.49891832957, N 3362021.5530422125 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the north terminus (E 

258246.49244448199, N 3362096.9706896394 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) 

wide. The south terminus has an elevation of 16 feet AMSL, and the north terminus has an elevation 

of 16 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha776 consists of an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.13.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha776.

5.2.2.13.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha776 is an unimproved dirt road that is part of a winding network of roads surrounding the 

SSC. This road is not represented on the 1914, 1921, or 1959 15-minute Nicholson, Miss. USGS 

Quadrangle map. Neither is it present on the 1958 Logtown Miss. USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangle 

map. The road is depicted on the 1958 (photorevised 1970 and photo-inspected 1976) versions of 

this quadrangle map. The road is not depicted on the historic state highway maps from 1928, 1935, 

or 1951.

5.2.2.13.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha776 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-109: Location of Site 22Ha776 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-110: Location of Site 22Ha776 on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.14 Site 22Ha777

Site 22Ha777 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-111). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 16 Township 8S Range 15W to the NW 

1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 16 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 

5-112). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 254 meters (0.05 mile) section from the west terminus (E 

258774.32414151146, N 3359161.7652465533 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

258844.85890218648, N 3359132.9954977049 (UTM 16 NAD 27)). The west terminus has an 

elevation of 10 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 10 feet AMSL. This segment of 

Site 22Ha777 consists of an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.14.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha777.

5.2.2.14.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha777 is an unimproved dirt road that is part of a winding network of roads surrounding the 

SSC. This road is not represented on the 1914 or 1921 15-minute Nicholson, Miss. USGS Quadrangle 

map, but is depicted on the 1959 version of this quad map. The road is also depicted on all versions 

of the Logtown Miss. USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangle map (1958; 1958, photorevised 1970; 1958, 

photorevised 1970, photo-inspected 1976). The road is not depicted on the historic state highway 

maps from 1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.14.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha777 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-111: Location of Site 22Ha777 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-112: Location of Site 22Ha777 on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.15 Site 22Ha778

Site 22Ha778 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-113). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 28 Township 8S Range 15W to the SE 1⁄4 

NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 28 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 

5-114). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 63 meters (209 feet) long section from the east terminus (E 

259089.37364237176, N 3357289.03191663 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

259026.53553040998, N 3357278.3191515603 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) 

wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 19 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 

17 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha778 consists of an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.15.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha778.

5.2.2.15.2 Discussion

This road is not represented on the 1914, 1921, or 1959 15-minute Nicholson, Miss. USGS 

Quadrangle maps. If first appears on the 1958 (photorevised 1970) 1976 Logtown, MS USGS 7.5-

minute Quadrangle map. The road is not depicted on the historic state highway maps from 1928, 

1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.15.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha778 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-113: Location of Site 22Ha778 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-114: Location of Site 22Ha778 on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.16 Site 22Ha779

Site 22Ha779 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-115). It runs from the SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 33 Township 8S Range 15W to the SE 

1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 33 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 

5-116). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 61 meters (201 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

258510.60379283479, N 3355261.7459362741 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

258568.3849060869, N 3355241.5621033516 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) wide. 

The west terminus has an elevation of 18 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 19

feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha779 consists of an unimproved dirt road (Figure 5-117).

5.2.2.16.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha779.

5.2.2.16.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha779 is an unimproved dirt road. This road is not represented on the 1914, 1921, or 1959 

Nicholson, Miss-La. USGS 15-minute Quadrangle maps. Neither is the road depicted on the 1958 

Logtown, Miss. USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangle map. The road is depicted on the 1958 (photorevised 

1970) and 1958 (photorevised 1976 photo-inspected 1976) versions of the latter quad. The road is 

not depicted on the historic state highway maps from 1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.16.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha779 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-115: Location of Site 22Ha779 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-116: Location of Site 22Ha779 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-117: Site 22Ha779, looking West
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5.2.2.17 Site 22Ha780

Site 22Ha780 is a newly recorded segment of a Stennis Buffer Zone Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-118). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 32 Township 8S Range 15W to the SW 1⁄4 

NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 32 Township 8S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-119). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 82 meters (272 feet) long section from the east terminus (E 

258375.83284358852, N 3354419.7526745861 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

258295.71128309384, N 3354398.6883784588 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) 

wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 19 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 

18 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha780 consists of an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.17.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha780.

5.2.2.17.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha780 is an unimproved dirt road. This road is not represented on the 1914 or 1921 

Nicholson, Miss-La. USGS 15-minute Quadrangle maps, but it is represented on the 1959 version of 

that quad. It continued to be depicted on all Logtown, Miss. USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangle maps. The 

road is not depicted on the historic state highway maps from 1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.17.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha780 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-118: Location of Site 22Ha780 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-119: Location of Site 22Ha780 on Aerial Photograph
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5.2.2.18 Site 22Ha781

Site 22Ha781 is a newly recorded segment of the Old Lower Bay Road in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-120). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 17 Township 9S Range 15W to the SW 1⁄4 

SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-121). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 61 meters (201 feet) long section from the west terminus (E

257497.27716466843, N 3349350.5860381993 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

257556.59221818871, N 3349335.5284636547 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 15 meters (49 feet) 

wide. The west terminus has an elevation of 13 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 

14 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha781 consists of an unimproved dirt road (Figure 5-122).

5.2.2.18.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha781.

5.2.2.18.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha781 is an unimproved dirt road. It is not represented on the 1914 or 1921 Nicholson, 

Miss-La. USGS 15-minute Quadrangle maps. However, because of spatial inaccuracies inherent with 

historical maps, it may be the Pearlington Road that is depicted to the north. The road is present on 

the 1959 version of that quadrangle map. It continues to be depicted on all of the Logtown, Miss. 

USGS 7.5-minute Quadrangle maps. The road is not depicted on the historic state highway maps 

from 1928, 1935, or 1951.

5.2.2.18.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha781 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. As a result, this site does not 

appear eligible for listing in the NRHP under Criterion A, B, C, or D.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-120: Location of Site 22Ha781 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-121: Location of Site 22Ha781 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-122: Site 22Ha781, looking South-East
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5.2.2.19 Site 22Ha782

Site 22Ha782 is a newly recorded segment of Port Bienville Railroad in Hancock County. This 

segment can be found on the English Lookout, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-123). It runs from the NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 20 Township 9S Range 15W to 

the NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 20 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-124). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 254 meters (836 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

257213.87096707808, N 3348081.6822882774 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

257341.34579206203, N 3348078.6025984888 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 35 meters (115 feet) 

wide. The west terminus has an elevation of 14 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 

15 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha782 consists of railroad tracks (Figure 5-125).

5.2.2.19.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha782.

5.2.2.19.2 Discussion

Site 22Ha782 consists of railroad tracks. The Port Bienville Railroad is a short line railroad,

provides rail services to the businesses in the Port Bienville Industrial Park, and connects these rail 

users to CSX’s east‐west line along the Gulf Coast. It was built in 1973. It is not present on any of the 

Rigolets, LA USGS 15-minute quadrangle maps. It first appears on the 1968 (1976 photorevised) 

English Lookout, La.-Miss. USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle maps and later versions of this map. 

5.2.2.19.3 Recommendation

Site 22Ha782 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for nearly 

than fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements 

during both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding 

example of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design 

and type is common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield 

information associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of the 

Port Bienville Railroad has not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is 

undetermined. However, the proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-123: Location of Site 22Ha782 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-124: Location of Site 22Ha782 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-125: Site 22Ha782, looking West
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5.2.2.20 Site 22Ha783

Site 22Ha783 is comprised of newly recorded segments of the H. Weston Lumber Company small 

gauge logging railroad network that once crisscrossed the proposed PBRR corridor (See Section 3). 

Portions of the railroad were encountered in eight separate locations, referred to as Site 22Ha783 a 

through g (see Figure 5-73 and Figure 5-74, above). Each of these segments is discussed below.

5.2.2.20.1 Site 22Ha783a

Site 22Ha783a can be found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-126). It runs from the SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 31 Township 7S Range 15W to 

the NW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 31 Township 7S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-127). 

The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 61 meter (203 feet) long section 

from the west terminus (E 256533.52017009005, N 3365047.8268337054 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the east terminus (E 256585.33348570208, N 3365081.524464211 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

meters (33 feet). The west terminus has an elevation of 24 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an 

elevation of 22 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783a is visible in LiDAR data (Figure 5-128) 

and is currently used as an unimproved dirt road (Figure 5-129).

5.2.2.20.1.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783a.

5.2.2.20.2 Site 22Ha783b

Site 22Ha783b can be found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-130). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 30 Township 7S Range 15W to 

the SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 30 Township 7S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-131). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor 

involves an approximate 61 meters (203 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

255625.84608829036, N 3366040.8324095281 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

255678.3960241364, N 3366073.7245052881 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) wide. 

The west terminus has an elevation of 31 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 31

feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783g consists of the bed of a former rail line visible in LiDAR 

data (Figure 5-132) and is currently used as an unimproved dirt road (Figure 5-133).

5.2.2.20.2.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783b.

5.2.2.20.3 Site 22Ha783c

Site 22Ha783c can be found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-134). It runs from the NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 21 Township 7S Range 16W to 

the SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 21 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-135). 
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Figure 5-126: Location of Site 22Ha783a on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-127: Location of Site 22Ha783a on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-128: Site 22Ha783a, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-129: Site 22Ha783a, looking West
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Figure 5-130: Location of Site 22Ha783b on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-131: Location of Site 22Ha783b on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-132: Site 22Ha783b, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-133: Site 22Ha783b, looking West
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Figure 5-134: Location of Site 22Ha783c on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-135: Location of Site 22Ha783c on Aerial Photograph
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The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 87 meters (283 feet) long section 

from the south terminus (E 250423.32958142742, N 3368571.1822710447 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the north terminus (E 250470.89779423206, N 3368633.7390398085 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

meters (33 feet) wide. The south terminus has an elevation of 36 feet AMSL, and the north terminus 

has an elevation of 34 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783c consists of the bed of a former rail 

line visible in LiDAR data (Figure 5-136). At the time of the Phase I archaeological survey, the thick 

ground cover prevented visual observation of the site. Shovel testing in the area also failed to 

produce evidence for the rail line.

5.2.2.20.3.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783c.

5.2.2.20.4 Site 22Ha783d

Site 22Ha783d can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-137). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 9S Range 15W to the NE 1⁄4 

SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-138). 

The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 62 meters (205 feet) long section 

from the east terminus (E 257677.38187221249, N 3352752.5346647208 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the west terminus (E 257616.05054922434, N 3352740.4218479916 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

meters (33 feet) wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 17 feet AMSL, and the west terminus 

has an elevation of 17 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783d consists of the bed of a former rail 

line visible in LiDAR data (Figure 5-139) and is currently used as an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.20.4.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783d.

5.2.2.20.5 Site 22Ha783e

Site 22Ha783e can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-140). It runs from the SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 9S Range 15W to the SE 1⁄4 

SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 5 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-141). 

The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 64 meters (211 feet) long section 

from the east terminus (E 257835.90440599326, N 3353414.5087926113 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the west terminus (E 257772.36634358906, N 3353425.0285047442 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

meters (33 feet) wide. The east terminus has an elevation of 18 feet AMSL, and the west terminus 

has an elevation of 17 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783d consists of the bed of a former rail 

line visible in LiDAR data (Figure 5-142) and is currently used as an unimproved dirt road (Figure 

5-143).

5.2.2.20.5.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783e.

5.2.2.20.6 Site 22Ha783f

Site 22Ha783f can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-144). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 9S Range 15W to the SE 1⁄4 

NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-145). 
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Figure 5-136: Site 22Ha783c, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-137: Location of Site 22Ha783d on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-138: Location of Site 22Ha783d on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-139: Site 22Ha783d, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-140: Location of Site 22Ha783e on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-141: Location of Site 22Ha783e on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-142: Site 22Ha783e, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-143: Site 22Ha783e, looking South
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Figure 5-144: Location of Site 22Ha783f on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-145: Location of Site 22Ha783f on Aerial Photograph
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The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 248 meters (815 feet) long section 

from the north terminus (E 257602.41841769044, N 3352240.0115379058 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the south terminus (E 257596.34726269013, N 3352017.137898616 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

feet (33 meters) wide. The north terminus has an elevation of 16 feet AMSL, and the south terminus 

has an elevation of 16 feet AMSL. Site 22Ha783f is the bed of a former rail line visible in LiDAR data 

(Figure 5-146) and is currently used as an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.20.6.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783f.

5.2.2.20.7 Site 22Ha783g

Site 22Ha783g can be found on the Dead Tiger Creek, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map 

(Figure 5-147). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 22 Township 7S Range 16W to 

the NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 22 Township 7S Range 16W in the Chickasaw Meridian 

(Figure 5-148). 

The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 78 meters (258 feet) long section 

from the north terminus (E 252234.56758239568, N 3367968.2336987043 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the south terminus (E 252252.29368967106, N 3367883.9887300953 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

meters (33 feet) wide. The north terminus has an elevation of 34 feet AMSL, and the south terminus 

has an elevation of 34 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783g consists of the bed of a former rail 

line visible in LiDAR data (Figure 5-149). At the time of the Phase I archaeological survey, the thick 

ground cover prevented visual observation of the site. Shovel testing in the area also failed to 

produce evidence for the rail line. These results are similar to those for Site 22Ha783c.

5.2.2.20.7.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783g.

5.2.2.20.8 Site 22Ha783h

Site 22Ha783h can be found on the Logtown, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-150). It runs from the SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 9S Range 15W to the SW 1⁄4 

SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 8 Township 9S Range 15W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-151).

The current proposed PBRR corridor involves an approximate 67 meters (222 feet) long section 

from the west terminus (E 257568.50294944723, N 3350994.8627922134 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to 

the east terminus (E 257628.66354531143, N 3350963.9923641011 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 

meters (33 feet) wide. The west terminus has an elevation of 18 feet AMSL, and the east terminus 

has an elevation of 18 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Ha783h consists of the bed of a former rail 

line visible in LiDAR data (Figure 5-152) and is currently used as an unimproved dirt road.

5.2.2.20.8.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Ha783h.

5.2.2.20.9 Discussion

The segments of Site 22Ha783 (a–g) located within the Archaeological APE are the locations of the 

former H. Weston Lumber Company small gauge logging railroad network that once crisscrossed 

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ties, bridges, or culverts are present within the Archaeological APE. Most of the former rail lines 

have been converted to unimproved dirt roads that continue to be used. The full extent and what 

may remain of the railroad outside the Archaeological APE is unknown.

5.2.2.20.10Recommendation

The individual segments of Site 22Ha783 lack integrity and features. Structurally, the resources are 

not particularly outstanding examples of early to mid-twentieth century construction. Archival 

research did not yield information associating the site with a significant person or event in history. 

The entirety of the H. Weston Lumber Company small gauge logging railroad network has not been 

assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. However, the proposed 

project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-146: Site 22Ha783f, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-147: Location of Site 22Ha783g on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-148: Location of Site 22Ha783g on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-149: Site 22Ha783g, Shown over LiDAR Data
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Figure 5-150: Location of Site 22Ha783h on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-151: Location of Site 22Ha783h on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-152: Site 22Ha783h, Shown over LiDAR Data
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5.2.2.21 Site 22Pr158

Site 22Pr158 is a newly recorded segment of US Highway 11 (US 11) in Pearl River County. This 

segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-153). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 Township 6S Range 17W to the NW 

1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 Township 6S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 

5-154).

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor

involves an approximate 96 meters (316 feet) section from the north terminus (E 

241507.90195898141, N 3374550.8265051283 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the south terminus (E 

241485.10659131702, N 3374457.4038963276 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 30 meters (98 feet) 

wide. The north terminus has an elevation of 47 feet AMSL, and the south terminus has an elevation 

of 48 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Pr158 consists of a paved two-lane road crossing at-grade 

the Norfolk Southern Spur, known as the “NASA Turn” (Site 22Ha767) (Figure 5-155).

5.2.2.21.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Pr158 crosses at-grade with Site 22Ha767. There are no additional structural features 

recorded for Site 22Pr158.

5.2.2.21.2 Discussion

US 11 was constructed between 1926 and 1929, connecting Canada (via New York) with New 

Orleans, Louisiana. It is not shown on either the 1914 or the 1921 Nicholson, LA-MISS 30-minute 

USGS maps. By 1928, US 11 is shown on Mississippi State Highway Department’s Map of State 

Highway System across the entire length of Mississippi. Within the general vicinity of the proposed 

PBRR corridor, it is shown as a gravel road paralleling the Norfolk Southern Railway. On the 1935 

State Highway System map, it is shown as a paved road from the Louisiana border to past Picayune, 

Mississippi. Only two other parts of US 11 were paved, and the rest was gravel. By 1951, the State 

Highway System map shows the entire route of US 11 as having a hard surface. The 1955 Nicholson 

MISS-LA 7.5-minute USGS map shows US 11 in the same location as it presently runs.

5.2.2.21.3 Recommendation

Site 22Pr158 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of US Hwy 11 has not 

been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. However, the 

proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-153: Location of Site 22Pr158 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-154: Location of Site 22Pr158 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-155: Site 22Pr158, looking North
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5.2.2.22 Site 22Pr180

Site 22Pr180 is a newly recorded segment of the Norfolk Southern Railway in Nicholson, Pearl 

River County, Mississippi. This segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-

minute quadrangle map (Figure 5-156). It runs from the NE 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 

Township 6S Range 17W to the NW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 Township 6S Range 17W in 

the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-157). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor

involves an approximate 154 meters (504 feet) section from the south terminus (E 

241431.86241014241, N 3374620.7343744608 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the north terminus (E 

241472.5470352181, N 3374769.0284116785 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 30 meters (98 feet) wide. 

Both the south terminus and the north terminus have an elevation of 50 feet AMSL. This segment of 

Site 22Pr180consists of railroad tracks (Figure 5-158).

5.2.2.22.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Pr180.

5.2.2.22.2 Discussion

The railroad was first developed as the New Orleans & Northwestern Railroad and originally ran 

196 miles between Meridian, Mississippi and New Orleans, Louisiana. It was originally 

incorporated in Louisiana in 1868 as the Mandeville and Sulphur Springs Railroad and in 

Mississippi in 1871. Although land was purchased for the railroad, tracks were not laid

immediately. Construction began in 1882 after the railroad was acquired by the Alabama, New 

Orleans, Texas and Pacific Junction Railways Company (NO&NE) and opened a year later in 1883. 

The railroad was marketed as part of the Queen and Crescent Route that ran from Cincinnati, Ohio 

to New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1916 the NO&NE was acquired by Southern Railway. The railroad 

merged with Norfolk and Western Railway in 1982 to form the current railroad, Norfolk Southern 

Railway. The railroad enhanced the region’s growth and economic progress (Wilson and Rehberg

2014). The timber industry, especially, advanced with access to rail transport within Pear River and 

Hancock Counties. 

The railroad is shown on all USGS maps of the Nicholson area, including the oldest available, a 1914 

Nicholson, LA-MISS 30-minute USGS map. The line was also illustrated on the 1891 map of the 

Queen and Crescent route (Poor’s Manual of Railroads 1891:149), which mentions Nicholson as the 

second stop north of New Orleans. The railroad is shown on the 1928 Mississippi State Highway 

Department’s Map of State Highway System. However, it is not illustrated on the 1935 or the 1957 

version of the State Highway System map despite being an active railroad. 
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Figure 5-156: Location of Site 22Pr180 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-157: Location of Site 22Pr180 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-158: Site 22Pr180, looking North

5.2.2.22.3 Recommendation

Site 22Pr180 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of the NO & NE 

Railroad has not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. 

However, the proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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5.2.2.23 Site 22Pr967

Site 22Pr967 is a newly recorded segment of Emmett Meitzler Road in Pearl River County. This 

segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-159). It runs from the NW 1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 Township 6S Range 17W to the NW 

1⁄4 NW 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 of Section 39 Township 6S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 

5-160). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor

involves an approximate 17 meter (55 feet) long section from the west terminus (E 

241501.41266252092, N 3374527.507228802 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the east terminus (E 

241517.98586989177, N 3374525.2792624882 (UTM 16 NAD 27)), and is 40 meters (131 feet) 

wide. The west terminus has an elevation of 48 feet AMSL, and the east terminus has an elevation of 

47 feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Pr967 consists of a paved two lane residential street (Figure 

5-161).

5.2.2.23.1 Features Recorded

There are no additional structural features recorded for Site 22Pr967.

5.2.2.23.2 Discussion

Before the construction of US 11 in 1926 and the “NASA Turn” in 1963, this road was part of a 

major intersection of the Columbia-Gainesville Road, the Nicholson-Kiln Road, and the Norfolk and 

Southern Railway as shown on the 1914 Nicholson, LA-MISS 30-minute USGS map. In fact, all USGS 

maps of the area including the 1998 7.5-minute version show Site 22Pr967 continuing past US 11 

to the old intersection, but modern aerials maps clearly show what was encountered during the 

survey, that Site 22Pr967 now ends at US 11. 

5.2.2.23.3 Recommendation

Site 22Pr967 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of the Emmett 

Meitzler Road has not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is 

undetermined. However, the proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-159: Location of Site 22Pr967 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-160: Location of Site 22Pr967 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-161: Site 22Pr967, looking West
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5.2.2.24 Site 22Pr968

Site 22Pr968 is a newly recorded segment of Asa McQueen Road in Pearl River County. This 

segment can be found on the Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map (Figure 

5-162). It runs from the SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 7 Township 7S Range 17W to the SW 1⁄4 

SW 1⁄4 SW 1⁄4 NE 1⁄4 of Section 2 Township 7S Range 17W in the Chickasaw Meridian (Figure 5-163). 

This site is considered a Linear Resource within the state. The current proposed PBRR corridor

involves an approximate 61 meters (200 feet) long section from the east terminus (E 

243459.84549853369, N 3373333.8310878938 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) to the west terminus (E 

243410.4246461502, N 3373298.041401885 (UTM 16 NAD 27)) and is 10 meters (33 feet) wide. 

The east terminus has an elevation of 48 feet AMSL, and the west terminus has an elevation of 46

feet AMSL. This segment of Site 22Pr968 consists of paved rural road (Figure 5-164).

5.2.2.24.1 Features Recorded

Site 22Pr968 crosses Site 22Ha767 at-grade. There are no additional structural features recorded 

for Site 22Pr968.

5.2.2.24.2 Discussion

Asa McQueen Road currently connects SR 607 in the west to Ridge Road in the East. The 

intersection with SR 607 is approximately 1 kilometer south of I-59. The full length of Asa McQueen 

road is 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers). This road first appears on the 1955 Nicholson, Mississippi, USGS 

7.5-minute quadrangle map. It appears on all subsequent maps. 

5.2.2.24.3 Recommendation

Site 22Pr968 has limited research potential due to the continued use of this segment for more than 

fifty years, including required maintenance, construction, and various other improvements during 

both historic and modern times. Structurally, the resource is not a particularly outstanding example 

of a mid- to late nineteenth, twentieth, or twenty-first century construction. The design and type is 

common throughout the transportation system. Archival research did not yield information 

associating the site with a significant person or event in history. The entirety of the Asa McQueen 

Road has not been assessed. As a result, the NRHP determination for the site is undetermined. 

However, the proposed project will not have an adverse impact to the site.

No further archaeological work is recommended.
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Figure 5-162: Location of Site 22Pr968 on USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 5-163: Location of Site 22Pr968 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 5-164: Site 22Pr968, looking West-Southwest
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5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

No previously recorded archaeological sites were identified within the Archaeological APE. A total 

of 24 linear archaeological sites were identified within the Archaeological APE (Table 5-1). Of these 

sites, 13 are not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP, and 11 have undetermined eligibility statuses. 

The current project will not have an adverse impact to any archaeological sites recorded within the 

APE.

Table 5-1: Archaeological Sites

Site Number Context Period of Occupation NRHP

Recommendation

22Ha171 Historic Undetermined

22Ha181 Historic Undetermined

22Ha766 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha767 Historic Undetermined

22Ha768 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha769 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha770 Historic Undetermined 

22Ha771 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha772 Historic Undetermined

22Ha773 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha774 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha775 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha776 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha777 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha778 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha789 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha780 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha781 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha782 Historic Undetermined

22Ha783 (a – g) Historic Undetermined

22Pr158 Historic Undetermined

22Pr180 Historic Undetermined

22Pr967 Historic Undetermined

22Pr968 Historic Undetermined
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6.0 ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY

This section presents the results of the architectural survey. No previously recorded architectural 

resources were present within the Architectural APE. Three newly documented architectural 

resources, Resources 1, Resource 2, and Resource 3, were identified. They are discussed below.

6.1 FINDINGS

A field survey was conducted to identify historic structures over 50 years of age within the 

Architectural APE. The Architectural APE is defined as being a 75 meters (246.06 feet), MDOT and 

MDAH approved buffer, around the Archaeological APE (Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2). Three

previously undocumented historic resources, Resources 1 through 3, were identified and are 

discussed below (Figure 6-3 and Figure 6-4).
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Figure 6-1: Architectural APE Location on USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 6-2: Architectural APE Location on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 6-3: Location of Historic Resources on USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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6.1.1 Resource 1

Resource 1 (HS 1) is the Southern Railroad Bridge over Second Alligator Branch. It is located 

approximately 0.70 miles southeast of I-95 near Nicholson, Pearl River County, Mississippi (Figure 

6-5 and Figure 6-6). UTM coordinates for this bridge (UTM 16, NAD 27) are E 243250, N 3373568

(89° 40' 27.07" W, 30° 28' 6.89" N), the PLSS location is NW 1⁄4 of Section 2, Township 7S, Range 

17W.

6.1.1.1 Description

The Southern Railway Bridge over Second Alligator Branch is an open-deck timber trestle, 

approximately 145 feet long (9.144 meter) (Figure 6-7). The trestle bridge design includes five 

timber piles per bent, sway bracing, and reinforced concrete bent caps. A pad that appears to be 

rubberized is inserted between each pile and its bent cap in order to accommodate bridge 

movement and material expansion. The abutments include a horizontal wood plank wall with 

adjacent timber piles and reinforced concrete cap.

The bridge was built as part of Southern Railway's 10.5-mile track between its New Orleans and 

Northeastern main line at Nicholson, and what was originally known as NASA's Mississippi Test 

Operations site in Gainesville, Mississippi. Southern Railway built the extension at its own expense 

"for the privilege of serving the construction and operation needs of the test facility" (Herring 

1997:56). Research indicates L-S Construction Company of New Orleans was responsible for 

building the structures on the line, although the company is not mentioned as the builder for the 

trestle bridge specifically. Southern Railway used its own labor to lay the track. Work began on the 

line in March 1963 and was completed on May 10, 1963. NASA used the line, known locally as "the 

NASA Turn," to transport construction materials for its facility, renamed Mississippi Test Facility in 

1965 and now known as the Stennis Space Center. The line and its structures were constructed to 

withstand the enormous weight and scale of building materials and structural components required

for the project. NASA established the site as a rocket-testing facility for the lunar landing program.

NS recently high-railed this section of track and determined that the trestle bridge is unsafe. NS has 

closed the bridge to rail traffic. The proposed project is proposing to reuse the original alignment 

and rail-bed. MDOT has not yet determined which railroad structures will remain or will need to be 

rehabilitated, replaced, or otherwise altered; however, this trestle bridge would likely require 

replacement.

6.1.1.2 Recommendation

Resource 1 is part of the railroad line (22Ha767) built by Southern Railway for transporting 

construction materials and other material to the Mississippi Test Operations site, now known as the 

John C. Stennis Space Center. Individually, Resource 1 does not rise to the level of historic 

significance as defined by the National Park Service. Although Resource 1 was built to enable 

construction of the NRHP-listed Rocket Propulsion Test Complex, it was not associated with the 

mission of the complex. Resource 1 provided necessary infrastructure and support for the complex, 

but was not specifically associated with complex’s mission or any historic themes or events. The 

structure is not historically or architecturally significant. Therefore, Resource 1 is recommended 

not eligible for the NRHP under Criteria A-D.
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Figure 6-5: Location of Resource 1 on the 1998 Nicholson USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 6-6: Location of Resource 1 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 6-7: Resource 1, Looking North
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6.1.2 Resource 2

Resource 2 (HS 2) is the Southern Railroad Bridge over I-59 and Alligator Branch. It is located 

approximately 0.62 miles southeast of Nicholson, Pearl River County, Mississippi. (Figure 6-8 and 

Figure 6-9). UTM coordinates for this bridge (UTM 16, NAD 27) are E 242302, N 3374135 (89° 41' 

3.09" W, 30° 28' 24.59" N), the PLSS locations are Section 34, Township 6S, Range 17W and Section 

3, Township 7S, Range 12W.

6.1.2.1 Description

The Southern Railway Bridge over I-59 is a two-span through plate girder bridge, approximately 

145 feet long (44.196 meter) (Figure 6-10). Bridge design includes two concrete piers that serve as 

abutments on either side of the divided highway and a two-part concrete bent in the median. The 

abutments are actually concrete approach structures that extend east and west of I-59 to maintain 

the track's grade. The bridge's deck is ballasted.

The bridge was built as part of Southern Railway's 10.5-mile track between its New Orleans and 

Northeastern main line at Nicholson, and what was originally known as NASA's Mississippi Test 

Operations site in Gainesville, Mississippi. Southern Railway built the extension at its own expense 

"for the privilege of serving the construction and operation needs of the test facility" (Herring 

1997:56). Research indicates L-S Construction Company of New Orleans was responsible for 

building the bridge. Southern Railway used its own labor to lay the track. Work began on the line in 

March 1963 and was completed on May 10, 1963. NASA used the line, known locally as "the NASA 

Turn," to transport construction materials for its facility, renamed Mississippi Test Facility in 1965 

and now known as the Stennis Space Center. The line and its structures were constructed to 

withstand the enormous weight and scale of building materials and structural components required 

for the project. NASA established the site as a rocket-testing facility for the lunar landing program.

The proposed project is proposing to reuse the original alignment and rail-bed. MDOT has not yet 

determined which railroad structures will remain or will need to be rehabilitated, replaced, or 

otherwise altered; however, the steel bridge over I-59 appears to be in working condition and could 

potentially be put back in service.

6.1.2.2 Recommendation

Resource 2 is part of the railroad line (22Ha767) built by Southern Railway for transporting 

construction materials and other material to the Mississippi Test Operations site, now known as the 

John C. Stennis Space Center. Individually, Resource 2 does not rise to the level of historic 

significance as defined by the National Park Service. Although Resource 2 was built to enable 

construction of the NRHP-listed Rocket Propulsion Test Complex, it was not associated with the 

mission of the complex. Resource 2 provided necessary infrastructure and support for the complex, 

but was not specifically associated with complex’s mission or any historic themes or events. The 

structure is not historically or architecturally significant. Therefore, Resource 2 is recommended 

not eligible for the NRHP under Criteria A-D.
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Figure 6-8: Location of Resource 2 on the 1998 Nicholson USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 6-9: Location of Resource 2 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 6-10: Resource 2, Looking North
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6.1.3 Resource 3

Resource 3 (HS 3) is the Southern Railroad Culvert over Indian Camp Branch. It is located 

approximately 0.62 miles southeast of Nicholson, Pearl River County, Mississippi (Figure 6-11 and 

Figure 6-12). UTM coordinates for this bridge (UTM 16, NAD 27) are E 244054, N 3372535 (89° 39' 

56.05" W, 30° 27' 34.00" N), the PLSS location is SE 1/4, Section 2, Township 7S, Range 17W.

6.1.3.1 Description

The Southern Railway Culvert over Indian Camp Branch is a two-part, prefabricated corrugated 

metal pipe culvert (Figure 6-13). The culvert design is simply the two large, unconnected pipes, 

with no wing walls or headwall. Given that the culvert was prefabricated and then placed in its 

current location, it is difficult to determine if this is the original drainage structure for the Southern 

Railway extension to the NASA facility, which was built in 1963.

The culvert was built as part of Southern Railway's 10.5-mile track between its New Orleans and 

Northeastern main line at Nicholson, and what was originally known as NASA's Mississippi Test 

Operations site in Gainesville, Mississippi. Southern Railway built the extension at its own expense 

"for the privilege of serving the construction and operation needs of the test facility" (Herring 

1997:56). Research indicates L-S Construction Company of New Orleans was responsible for 

building the structures on the line, although the company is not mentioned as the builder for the 

culvert specifically. Southern Railway used its own labor to lay the track. Work began on the line in 

March 1963 and was completed on May 10, 1963. NASA used the line, known locally as "the NASA 

Turn," to transport construction materials for its facility, renamed Mississippi Test Facility in 1965 

and now known as the Stennis Space Center. The line and its structures were constructed to 

withstand the enormous weight and scale of building materials and structural components required 

for the project. NASA established the site as a rocket-testing facility for the lunar landing program.

The proposed project is proposing to reuse the original alignment and rail-bed. MDOT has not yet 

determined which railroad structures will remain or will need to be rehabilitated, replaced, or 

otherwise altered; however, the corrugated metal culvert appears to be in working condition and 

could potentially be put back in service.

6.1.3.2 Recommendation

Resource 3 is part of the railroad line (22Ha767) built by Southern Railway for transporting 

construction materials and other material to the Mississippi Test Operations site, now known as the 

John C. Stennis Space Center. Individually, Resource 3 does not rise to the level of historic 

significance as defined by the National Park Service. Although Resource 3 was built to enable 

construction of the NRHP-listed Rocket Propulsion Test Complex, it was not associated with the 

mission of the complex. Resource 3 provided necessary infrastructure and support for the complex, 

but was not specifically associated with complex’s mission or any historic themes or events. The 

structure is not historically or architecturally significant. Therefore, Resource 3 is recommended 

not eligible for the NRHP under Criteria A-D.
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Figure 6-11: Location of Resource 3 on the 1998 Nicholson USGS 7.5’ Quadrangle Maps
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Figure 6-12: Location of Resource 3 on Aerial Photograph
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Figure 6-13: Resource 3, Looking East
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6.2 RESULTS

No previously recorded architectural resources were within the Architectural APE. Three newly 

recorded historic resources, Resources 1, Resource 2, and Resource 3, were identified during the 

architectural survey (Table 6-1). All three are part of the railroad line (22Ha767) built by Southern 

Railway for transporting construction materials and other material to the Rocket Propulsion Test 

Complex at the John C. Stennis Space Center, an NRHP listed property; however, these resources are

recommended not eligible for the NRHP under Criteria A-D. 

Table 6-1: Newly Documented Historic Properties

Site Number Type Location NRHP

Recommendation

Resource 1 Southern Railroad Bridge

over Second Alligator Branch

89° 40' 27.07" W

30° 28' 6.89" N Not Eligible

Resource 2 Southern Railroad Bridge

over I-59 and Alligator Branch

89° 41' 3.09" W

30° 28' 24.59" N Not Eligible

Resource 3 Southern Railroad Culvert over

Indian Camp Branch

89° 39' 56.05" W

30° 27' 34.00" N Not Eligible
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7.0 FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSIONS

This section presents the results of the Phase I cultural survey and makes recommendations based 

on the evidence recovered.

7.1 INTRODUCTION

This project was undertaken to identify any archaeological or architectural resources within the 

proposed PBRR corridor that are eligible for listing in the NRHP. This was accomplished by 

conducting a Phase I archaeological survey of the Archaeological APE to generate a preliminary 

description of any archaeological sites that were present in the proposed PBRR corridor as well as 

an architectural survey of the Architectural APE to identify extant historic resources.

7.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

No previously recorded archaeological sites were identified within the Archaeological APE. A total 

of 24 linear archaeological sites were identified within the Archaeological APE (Table 7-1). Of these 

sites, 13 are not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP, and 11 have undetermined eligibility statuses. 

The current project will not have an adverse impact to any archaeological sites recorded within the 

APE.

7.3 ARCHITECTURAL FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

No previously recorded architectural resources were within the Architectural APE. Three newly 

recorded historic resources, Resources 1, Resource 2, and Resource 3, were identified during the 

architectural survey (Table 7-2). All three were built by Southern Railway for transporting 

construction materials and other material to the Mississippi Test Operations site, now known as the 

John C. Stennis Space Center. Although the resources were built to enable construction of the NRHPlisted Rocket Propulsion Test Complex, they are not associated with the mission of the complex. 

They provided necessary infrastructure and support for the complex but were not specifically 

associated with the complex’s mission or any historic themes or events.
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Table 7-1: Archaeological Sites

Site Number Context Period of Occupation NRHP

Recommendation

22Ha171 Historic Undetermined

22Ha181 Historic Undetermined

22Ha766 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha767 Historic Undetermined

22Ha768 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha769 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha770 Historic Undetermined 

22Ha771 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha772 Historic Undetermined

22Ha773 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha774 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha775 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha776 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha777 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha778 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha789 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha780 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha781 Historic Not Eligible

22Ha782 Historic Undetermined

22Ha783 (a – g) Historic Undetermined

22Pr158 Historic Undetermined

22Pr180 Historic Undetermined

22Pr967 Historic Undetermined

22Pr968 Historic Undetermined

Table 7-2: Newly Documented Historic Properties

Site Number Type Location NRHP

Recommendation

Resource 1 Southern Railroad Bridge

over Second Alligator Branch

89° 40' 27.07" W

30° 28' 6.89" N Not Eligible

Resource 2 Southern Railroad Bridge

over I-59 and Alligator Branch

89° 41' 3.09" W

30° 28' 24.59" N Not Eligible

Resource 3 Southern Railroad Culvert over

Indian Camp Branch

89° 39' 56.05" W

30° 27' 34.00" N Not Eligible
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