Learn more about the archaeological and historical data in Transect.
Wondering if you need to consider cultural resources for your project? Transect Reports make it easy to determine when cultural regulations and permits apply.
In this article, we’ll review:
- Cultural Data in the Map
- Cultural Data in Reports
- State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Site Data
Cultural Data in the Map
In Transect, there are several layers that can help you identify nearby cultural sites:
- Current American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian
- National Register of Historic Places
- USA Cemeteries
To view more information about any of these layers, simply right-click the feature on the Map.
Cultural Data in a Report
Your Transect Report will identify publicly available historic sites from the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), such as historic districts, cemeteries, and buildings, if they are located within the project area.
The locations of these places can be found by navigating to Supporting Docs & Resources > Catalog > Data. Next, use the filters on the right-side of the page to select Cultural and Historical. These items can also be selected in the table to show their exact location on the Map.
SHPO Site Data through Transect’s Marketplace
The SHPO Records Search is a valuable tool for identifying potential cultural resources, including structures, archaeological sites, and graveyards, within a development project. If a cultural resource is found, a Section 106 review under the National Historic Preservation Act becomes necessary.
SHPOs maintain confidential records of cultural resource survey locations and known sites, which differ from the publicly available information in the National Register of Historic Places. These records are kept confidential to prevent looting and vandalism, and detailed site information is accessible only to professional archaeologists on a project-by-project basis.
Transect has partnered with qualified archaeologists to provide its users with access to SHPO record information at a reasonable cost. Check out Transect’s Marketplace for more information or to request a quote for our SHPO services.