2004

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF SHPACK LANDFILL SITE

NortonAttleboro Massachusetts

Interim Report

by

A S Kartman Environmental Services Lockheed Martin Services Las Vegas Nevada 89119

Contract No 68-D-00-267

Work Assignment Manager

D Garofalo Landscape Ecology Branch Environmental Sciences Division Las Vegas Nevada 89193-3478

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIVISION NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY LAS VEGAS NEVADA 89193-3478

NOTICE

As an interim product this document has not gone through the complete EPA

quality assurance cycle Any errors that are discovered during preparation of

the final report will be corrected therein

ii

METHODOLOGY

This report was prepared using a standard methodology that includes the

following steps

bull data identification and acquisition

bull photographic analysis and interpretation and

bull graphics and text preparation

These steps are described below Subsections also address details related

to specific kinds of analyses that may be required to identify environmental

features such as surface drainage and wetlands All operational steps and

processes used to perform this work (including data identification and

acquisition photographic analysis and interpretation and graphics and text

preparation) adhere to strict QAQC guidelines and standard operating

procedures (SOPs) These guidelines and procedures are documented in the

Master Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) prepared for Remote Sensing

Support Services Contract No 68-D-00-267 (LMS 2002)

Data identification and acquisition included a search of government and

commercial sources of historical aerial film for the study area Photographs

with optimal spatial and temporal resolution and image quality were identified

for acquisition In addition US Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps

were obtained to show the study area location and to provide geographic and

topographic context

To conduct this analysis the analyst examined diapositives

(transparencies) of historical aerial photographs showing the study area

Diapositives are most often used for analysis instead of prints because the

diapositives have superior photographic resolution They show minute details

of significant environmental features that may not be discernible on a paper

print

A photographic analyst uses a stereoscope to view adjacent overlapping

pairs of diapositives on a backlit light table In most cases the stereoscope

is capable of various magnifications up to 60 power Stereoscopic viewing

involves using the principle of parallax (observing a feature from slightly

different positions) to observe a three-dimensional representation of the area

of interest The stereoscope enhances the photo interpretation process by

allowing the analyst to observe vertical as well as horizontal spatial

relationships of natural and cultural features

The process of photographic analysis involves the visual examination and

comparison of many components of the photographic image These components

include shadow tone color texture shape size pattern and landscape

context of individual elements of a photograph The photo analyst identifies

objects features and signatures associated with specific environmental

conditions or events The term signature refers to a combination of

components or characteristics that indicate a specific object condition or

pattern of environmental significance The academic and professional training

photo interpretation experience gained through repetitive observations of

similar features or activities and deductive logic of the analyst as well as

background information from collateral sources (eg site maps geologic

reports soil surveys) are critical factors employed in the photographic

analysis

The analyst records the results of the analysis by using a standard set of

annotations and terminology to identify objects and features observed on the

diapositives Significant findings are annotated on overlays attached to the

photographic or computer-reproduced prints in the report and discussed in the

accompanying text Annotations that are self-explanatory may not be discussed

in the text The annotations are defined in the legend that accompanies each

print and in the text when first used

Objects and features are identified in the graphics and text according to

the analysts degree of confidence in the evidence A distinction is made

between certain probable and possible identifications When the analyst

believes the identification is unmistakable (certain) no qualifier is used

Probable is used when a limited number of discernible characteristics allow the

analyst to be reasonably sure of a particular identification Possible is used

when only a few characteristics are discernible and the analyst can only infer

an identification

The prints in this report have been reproduced either by photographic or

computer methods from the original film Reproductions are made from the

original film and may be either contact (the same size) prints or enlargements

depending on the scale of the original film Any computer-produced prints used

in this report are generated from scans of the film at approximately 1300 dots

per inch (dpi) and printed at 720 dpi Although the reproductions allow

effective display of the interpretive annotations they may have less

photographic resolution than the original film Therefore some of the objects

and features identified in the original image and described in the text may not

be as clearly discernible on the prints in this report

Study area boundaries shown in this report were determined from aerial

photographs or collateral data and do not necessarily denote legal property

lines or ownership

Surface Drainage

The surface drainage analysis produced for this report identifies the

direction and potential path that a liquid spill or surface runoff would follow

based on the topography of the terrain and the presence of discernible

obstacles to surface flow The analyst determines the direction of surface

drainage by stereoscopic analysis of the aerial photographs and by examining

USGS topographic maps Site-specific surface drainage patterns are annotated

on the map or photo overlay Where the direction of subtle drainage cannot be

determined an indeterminate drainage line symbol is used Regional surface

flow is ascertained from the USGS topographic maps

COLOR AND CIR PHOTOGRAPHY

APRIL 12 1961 (FIGURE 1)

Two dirt access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extend east from PeckhamUnion

Street into an expansive landfill (fill area FA) This landfill which is

located in a wetland (WL) and forested (FOR) area is being utilized in part as

a solid waste disposal area (SWDA) Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 lead to the

southern and into the northern part of the disposal area respectively Three

large piles of debris (DB) and solid waste (SW) are located at the eastern edge

of the disposal area adjacent to the wetlands and forested areas comprising the

eastern portion of the Shpack Landfill site Small individual piles of debris

and waste products (features are not annotated) are also visible in the

disposal area The majority of the ground surface is mottled and suggests both

a mixture of fill materials and a slightly undulating topography resulting in

pockets of probable moist material Pools of standing liquid (SL) and possible

standing liquid are also noted on the surface of the disposal area It cannot

be determined from the photograph if these pools are a direct result of

deposition activity or caused by natural conditions such as a high water table

a recent rain event or snowmelt

In the southcentral part of the disposal area there are light-toned

mounded material (LTMM) and a grouping of individual dump-truck-sized mounds of

dark-toned material (DTMM) These materials are uniform in both tone and

texture Immediately west of the dark-toned mounded material is heavy

equipment (HE possible dump truck) At the eastern edge of the disposal area

is a large light-toned object (LT OBJ) Adjacent to access road AR-2 possible

light-toned mounded material and three small patches of light-toned material

(LTM) are noted

North of the solid waste disposal area there is a residential home (RES)

located along PeckhamUnion Street Wetlands separated by a forested area

are noted in the central and southeastern parts of the site This forested

area also encompasses the eastern extent of the site

South of the site a branch of access road AR-1 extends into a

continuation of the landfill which is also being utilized as a solid waste

disposal area This off-site location will no longer be discussed in this

report

11

NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

Attachments

cc wo attachments Nancy A Smith (HBS)

Internet Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagov RecycledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Postconsumer Process Chlorine Free Recycled Paper

NOTICE

As an interim product this document has not gone through the complete EPA

quality assurance cycle Any errors that are discovered during preparation of

the final report will be corrected therein

ii

METHODOLOGY

This report was prepared using a standard methodology that includes the

following steps

bull data identification and acquisition

bull photographic analysis and interpretation and

bull graphics and text preparation

These steps are described below Subsections also address details related

to specific kinds of analyses that may be required to identify environmental

features such as surface drainage and wetlands All operational steps and

processes used to perform this work (including data identification and

acquisition photographic analysis and interpretation and graphics and text

preparation) adhere to strict QAQC guidelines and standard operating

procedures (SOPs) These guidelines and procedures are documented in the

Master Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) prepared for Remote Sensing

Support Services Contract No 68-D-00-267 (LMS 2002)

Data identification and acquisition included a search of government and

commercial sources of historical aerial film for the study area Photographs

with optimal spatial and temporal resolution and image quality were identified

for acquisition In addition US Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps

were obtained to show the study area location and to provide geographic and

topographic context

To conduct this analysis the analyst examined diapositives

(transparencies) of historical aerial photographs showing the study area

Diapositives are most often used for analysis instead of prints because the

diapositives have superior photographic resolution They show minute details

of significant environmental features that may not be discernible on a paper

print

A photographic analyst uses a stereoscope to view adjacent overlapping

pairs of diapositives on a backlit light table In most cases the stereoscope

is capable of various magnifications up to 60 power Stereoscopic viewing

involves using the principle of parallax (observing a feature from slightly

different positions) to observe a three-dimensional representation of the area

of interest The stereoscope enhances the photo interpretation process by

allowing the analyst to observe vertical as well as horizontal spatial

relationships of natural and cultural features

The process of photographic analysis involves the visual examination and

comparison of many components of the photographic image These components

include shadow tone color texture shape size pattern and landscape

context of individual elements of a photograph The photo analyst identifies

objects features and signatures associated with specific environmental

conditions or events The term signature refers to a combination of

components or characteristics that indicate a specific object condition or

pattern of environmental significance The academic and professional training

photo interpretation experience gained through repetitive observations of

similar features or activities and deductive logic of the analyst as well as

background information from collateral sources (eg site maps geologic

reports soil surveys) are critical factors employed in the photographic

analysis

The analyst records the results of the analysis by using a standard set of

annotations and terminology to identify objects and features observed on the

diapositives Significant findings are annotated on overlays attached to the

photographic or computer-reproduced prints in the report and discussed in the

accompanying text Annotations that are self-explanatory may not be discussed

in the text The annotations are defined in the legend that accompanies each

print and in the text when first used

Objects and features are identified in the graphics and text according to

the analysts degree of confidence in the evidence A distinction is made

between certain probable and possible identifications When the analyst

believes the identification is unmistakable (certain) no qualifier is used

Probable is used when a limited number of discernible characteristics allow the

analyst to be reasonably sure of a particular identification Possible is used

when only a few characteristics are discernible and the analyst can only infer

an identification

The prints in this report have been reproduced either by photographic or

computer methods from the original film Reproductions are made from the

original film and may be either contact (the same size) prints or enlargements

depending on the scale of the original film Any computer-produced prints used

in this report are generated from scans of the film at approximately 1300 dots

per inch (dpi) and printed at 720 dpi Although the reproductions allow

effective display of the interpretive annotations they may have less

photographic resolution than the original film Therefore some of the objects

and features identified in the original image and described in the text may not

be as clearly discernible on the prints in this report

Study area boundaries shown in this report were determined from aerial

photographs or collateral data and do not necessarily denote legal property

lines or ownership

Surface Drainage

The surface drainage analysis produced for this report identifies the

direction and potential path that a liquid spill or surface runoff would follow

based on the topography of the terrain and the presence of discernible

obstacles to surface flow The analyst determines the direction of surface

drainage by stereoscopic analysis of the aerial photographs and by examining

USGS topographic maps Site-specific surface drainage patterns are annotated

on the map or photo overlay Where the direction of subtle drainage cannot be

determined an indeterminate drainage line symbol is used Regional surface

flow is ascertained from the USGS topographic maps

COLOR AND CIR PHOTOGRAPHY

APRIL 12 1961 (FIGURE 1)

Two dirt access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extend east from PeckhamUnion

Street into an expansive landfill (fill area FA) This landfill which is

located in a wetland (WL) and forested (FOR) area is being utilized in part as

a solid waste disposal area (SWDA) Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 lead to the

southern and into the northern part of the disposal area respectively Three

large piles of debris (DB) and solid waste (SW) are located at the eastern edge

of the disposal area adjacent to the wetlands and forested areas comprising the

eastern portion of the Shpack Landfill site Small individual piles of debris

and waste products (features are not annotated) are also visible in the

disposal area The majority of the ground surface is mottled and suggests both

a mixture of fill materials and a slightly undulating topography resulting in

pockets of probable moist material Pools of standing liquid (SL) and possible

standing liquid are also noted on the surface of the disposal area It cannot

be determined from the photograph if these pools are a direct result of

deposition activity or caused by natural conditions such as a high water table

a recent rain event or snowmelt

In the southcentral part of the disposal area there are light-toned

mounded material (LTMM) and a grouping of individual dump-truck-sized mounds of

dark-toned material (DTMM) These materials are uniform in both tone and

texture Immediately west of the dark-toned mounded material is heavy

equipment (HE possible dump truck) At the eastern edge of the disposal area

is a large light-toned object (LT OBJ) Adjacent to access road AR-2 possible

light-toned mounded material and three small patches of light-toned material

(LTM) are noted

North of the solid waste disposal area there is a residential home (RES)

located along PeckhamUnion Street Wetlands separated by a forested area

are noted in the central and southeastern parts of the site This forested

area also encompasses the eastern extent of the site

South of the site a branch of access road AR-1 extends into a

continuation of the landfill which is also being utilized as a solid waste

disposal area This off-site location will no longer be discussed in this

report

11

NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

Attachments

cc wo attachments Nancy A Smith (HBS)

Internet Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagov RecycledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Postconsumer Process Chlorine Free Recycled Paper

METHODOLOGY

This report was prepared using a standard methodology that includes the

following steps

bull data identification and acquisition

bull photographic analysis and interpretation and

bull graphics and text preparation

These steps are described below Subsections also address details related

to specific kinds of analyses that may be required to identify environmental

features such as surface drainage and wetlands All operational steps and

processes used to perform this work (including data identification and

acquisition photographic analysis and interpretation and graphics and text

preparation) adhere to strict QAQC guidelines and standard operating

procedures (SOPs) These guidelines and procedures are documented in the

Master Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) prepared for Remote Sensing

Support Services Contract No 68-D-00-267 (LMS 2002)

Data identification and acquisition included a search of government and

commercial sources of historical aerial film for the study area Photographs

with optimal spatial and temporal resolution and image quality were identified

for acquisition In addition US Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps

were obtained to show the study area location and to provide geographic and

topographic context

To conduct this analysis the analyst examined diapositives

(transparencies) of historical aerial photographs showing the study area

Diapositives are most often used for analysis instead of prints because the

diapositives have superior photographic resolution They show minute details

of significant environmental features that may not be discernible on a paper

print

A photographic analyst uses a stereoscope to view adjacent overlapping

pairs of diapositives on a backlit light table In most cases the stereoscope

is capable of various magnifications up to 60 power Stereoscopic viewing

involves using the principle of parallax (observing a feature from slightly

different positions) to observe a three-dimensional representation of the area

of interest The stereoscope enhances the photo interpretation process by

allowing the analyst to observe vertical as well as horizontal spatial

relationships of natural and cultural features

The process of photographic analysis involves the visual examination and

comparison of many components of the photographic image These components

include shadow tone color texture shape size pattern and landscape

context of individual elements of a photograph The photo analyst identifies

objects features and signatures associated with specific environmental

conditions or events The term signature refers to a combination of

components or characteristics that indicate a specific object condition or

pattern of environmental significance The academic and professional training

photo interpretation experience gained through repetitive observations of

similar features or activities and deductive logic of the analyst as well as

background information from collateral sources (eg site maps geologic

reports soil surveys) are critical factors employed in the photographic

analysis

The analyst records the results of the analysis by using a standard set of

annotations and terminology to identify objects and features observed on the

diapositives Significant findings are annotated on overlays attached to the

photographic or computer-reproduced prints in the report and discussed in the

accompanying text Annotations that are self-explanatory may not be discussed

in the text The annotations are defined in the legend that accompanies each

print and in the text when first used

Objects and features are identified in the graphics and text according to

the analysts degree of confidence in the evidence A distinction is made

between certain probable and possible identifications When the analyst

believes the identification is unmistakable (certain) no qualifier is used

Probable is used when a limited number of discernible characteristics allow the

analyst to be reasonably sure of a particular identification Possible is used

when only a few characteristics are discernible and the analyst can only infer

an identification

The prints in this report have been reproduced either by photographic or

computer methods from the original film Reproductions are made from the

original film and may be either contact (the same size) prints or enlargements

depending on the scale of the original film Any computer-produced prints used

in this report are generated from scans of the film at approximately 1300 dots

per inch (dpi) and printed at 720 dpi Although the reproductions allow

effective display of the interpretive annotations they may have less

photographic resolution than the original film Therefore some of the objects

and features identified in the original image and described in the text may not

be as clearly discernible on the prints in this report

Study area boundaries shown in this report were determined from aerial

photographs or collateral data and do not necessarily denote legal property

lines or ownership

Surface Drainage

The surface drainage analysis produced for this report identifies the

direction and potential path that a liquid spill or surface runoff would follow

based on the topography of the terrain and the presence of discernible

obstacles to surface flow The analyst determines the direction of surface

drainage by stereoscopic analysis of the aerial photographs and by examining

USGS topographic maps Site-specific surface drainage patterns are annotated

on the map or photo overlay Where the direction of subtle drainage cannot be

determined an indeterminate drainage line symbol is used Regional surface

flow is ascertained from the USGS topographic maps

COLOR AND CIR PHOTOGRAPHY

APRIL 12 1961 (FIGURE 1)

Two dirt access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extend east from PeckhamUnion

Street into an expansive landfill (fill area FA) This landfill which is

located in a wetland (WL) and forested (FOR) area is being utilized in part as

a solid waste disposal area (SWDA) Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 lead to the

southern and into the northern part of the disposal area respectively Three

large piles of debris (DB) and solid waste (SW) are located at the eastern edge

of the disposal area adjacent to the wetlands and forested areas comprising the

eastern portion of the Shpack Landfill site Small individual piles of debris

and waste products (features are not annotated) are also visible in the

disposal area The majority of the ground surface is mottled and suggests both

a mixture of fill materials and a slightly undulating topography resulting in

pockets of probable moist material Pools of standing liquid (SL) and possible

standing liquid are also noted on the surface of the disposal area It cannot

be determined from the photograph if these pools are a direct result of

deposition activity or caused by natural conditions such as a high water table

a recent rain event or snowmelt

In the southcentral part of the disposal area there are light-toned

mounded material (LTMM) and a grouping of individual dump-truck-sized mounds of

dark-toned material (DTMM) These materials are uniform in both tone and

texture Immediately west of the dark-toned mounded material is heavy

equipment (HE possible dump truck) At the eastern edge of the disposal area

is a large light-toned object (LT OBJ) Adjacent to access road AR-2 possible

light-toned mounded material and three small patches of light-toned material

(LTM) are noted

North of the solid waste disposal area there is a residential home (RES)

located along PeckhamUnion Street Wetlands separated by a forested area

are noted in the central and southeastern parts of the site This forested

area also encompasses the eastern extent of the site

South of the site a branch of access road AR-1 extends into a

continuation of the landfill which is also being utilized as a solid waste

disposal area This off-site location will no longer be discussed in this

report

11

NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

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is capable of various magnifications up to 60 power Stereoscopic viewing

involves using the principle of parallax (observing a feature from slightly

different positions) to observe a three-dimensional representation of the area

of interest The stereoscope enhances the photo interpretation process by

allowing the analyst to observe vertical as well as horizontal spatial

relationships of natural and cultural features

The process of photographic analysis involves the visual examination and

comparison of many components of the photographic image These components

include shadow tone color texture shape size pattern and landscape

context of individual elements of a photograph The photo analyst identifies

objects features and signatures associated with specific environmental

conditions or events The term signature refers to a combination of

components or characteristics that indicate a specific object condition or

pattern of environmental significance The academic and professional training

photo interpretation experience gained through repetitive observations of

similar features or activities and deductive logic of the analyst as well as

background information from collateral sources (eg site maps geologic

reports soil surveys) are critical factors employed in the photographic

analysis

The analyst records the results of the analysis by using a standard set of

annotations and terminology to identify objects and features observed on the

diapositives Significant findings are annotated on overlays attached to the

photographic or computer-reproduced prints in the report and discussed in the

accompanying text Annotations that are self-explanatory may not be discussed

in the text The annotations are defined in the legend that accompanies each

print and in the text when first used

Objects and features are identified in the graphics and text according to

the analysts degree of confidence in the evidence A distinction is made

between certain probable and possible identifications When the analyst

believes the identification is unmistakable (certain) no qualifier is used

Probable is used when a limited number of discernible characteristics allow the

analyst to be reasonably sure of a particular identification Possible is used

when only a few characteristics are discernible and the analyst can only infer

an identification

The prints in this report have been reproduced either by photographic or

computer methods from the original film Reproductions are made from the

original film and may be either contact (the same size) prints or enlargements

depending on the scale of the original film Any computer-produced prints used

in this report are generated from scans of the film at approximately 1300 dots

per inch (dpi) and printed at 720 dpi Although the reproductions allow

effective display of the interpretive annotations they may have less

photographic resolution than the original film Therefore some of the objects

and features identified in the original image and described in the text may not

be as clearly discernible on the prints in this report

Study area boundaries shown in this report were determined from aerial

photographs or collateral data and do not necessarily denote legal property

lines or ownership

Surface Drainage

The surface drainage analysis produced for this report identifies the

direction and potential path that a liquid spill or surface runoff would follow

based on the topography of the terrain and the presence of discernible

obstacles to surface flow The analyst determines the direction of surface

drainage by stereoscopic analysis of the aerial photographs and by examining

USGS topographic maps Site-specific surface drainage patterns are annotated

on the map or photo overlay Where the direction of subtle drainage cannot be

determined an indeterminate drainage line symbol is used Regional surface

flow is ascertained from the USGS topographic maps

COLOR AND CIR PHOTOGRAPHY

APRIL 12 1961 (FIGURE 1)

Two dirt access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extend east from PeckhamUnion

Street into an expansive landfill (fill area FA) This landfill which is

located in a wetland (WL) and forested (FOR) area is being utilized in part as

a solid waste disposal area (SWDA) Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 lead to the

southern and into the northern part of the disposal area respectively Three

large piles of debris (DB) and solid waste (SW) are located at the eastern edge

of the disposal area adjacent to the wetlands and forested areas comprising the

eastern portion of the Shpack Landfill site Small individual piles of debris

and waste products (features are not annotated) are also visible in the

disposal area The majority of the ground surface is mottled and suggests both

a mixture of fill materials and a slightly undulating topography resulting in

pockets of probable moist material Pools of standing liquid (SL) and possible

standing liquid are also noted on the surface of the disposal area It cannot

be determined from the photograph if these pools are a direct result of

deposition activity or caused by natural conditions such as a high water table

a recent rain event or snowmelt

In the southcentral part of the disposal area there are light-toned

mounded material (LTMM) and a grouping of individual dump-truck-sized mounds of

dark-toned material (DTMM) These materials are uniform in both tone and

texture Immediately west of the dark-toned mounded material is heavy

equipment (HE possible dump truck) At the eastern edge of the disposal area

is a large light-toned object (LT OBJ) Adjacent to access road AR-2 possible

light-toned mounded material and three small patches of light-toned material

(LTM) are noted

North of the solid waste disposal area there is a residential home (RES)

located along PeckhamUnion Street Wetlands separated by a forested area

are noted in the central and southeastern parts of the site This forested

area also encompasses the eastern extent of the site

South of the site a branch of access road AR-1 extends into a

continuation of the landfill which is also being utilized as a solid waste

disposal area This off-site location will no longer be discussed in this

report

11

NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

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The prints in this report have been reproduced either by photographic or

computer methods from the original film Reproductions are made from the

original film and may be either contact (the same size) prints or enlargements

depending on the scale of the original film Any computer-produced prints used

in this report are generated from scans of the film at approximately 1300 dots

per inch (dpi) and printed at 720 dpi Although the reproductions allow

effective display of the interpretive annotations they may have less

photographic resolution than the original film Therefore some of the objects

and features identified in the original image and described in the text may not

be as clearly discernible on the prints in this report

Study area boundaries shown in this report were determined from aerial

photographs or collateral data and do not necessarily denote legal property

lines or ownership

Surface Drainage

The surface drainage analysis produced for this report identifies the

direction and potential path that a liquid spill or surface runoff would follow

based on the topography of the terrain and the presence of discernible

obstacles to surface flow The analyst determines the direction of surface

drainage by stereoscopic analysis of the aerial photographs and by examining

USGS topographic maps Site-specific surface drainage patterns are annotated

on the map or photo overlay Where the direction of subtle drainage cannot be

determined an indeterminate drainage line symbol is used Regional surface

flow is ascertained from the USGS topographic maps

COLOR AND CIR PHOTOGRAPHY

APRIL 12 1961 (FIGURE 1)

Two dirt access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extend east from PeckhamUnion

Street into an expansive landfill (fill area FA) This landfill which is

located in a wetland (WL) and forested (FOR) area is being utilized in part as

a solid waste disposal area (SWDA) Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 lead to the

southern and into the northern part of the disposal area respectively Three

large piles of debris (DB) and solid waste (SW) are located at the eastern edge

of the disposal area adjacent to the wetlands and forested areas comprising the

eastern portion of the Shpack Landfill site Small individual piles of debris

and waste products (features are not annotated) are also visible in the

disposal area The majority of the ground surface is mottled and suggests both

a mixture of fill materials and a slightly undulating topography resulting in

pockets of probable moist material Pools of standing liquid (SL) and possible

standing liquid are also noted on the surface of the disposal area It cannot

be determined from the photograph if these pools are a direct result of

deposition activity or caused by natural conditions such as a high water table

a recent rain event or snowmelt

In the southcentral part of the disposal area there are light-toned

mounded material (LTMM) and a grouping of individual dump-truck-sized mounds of

dark-toned material (DTMM) These materials are uniform in both tone and

texture Immediately west of the dark-toned mounded material is heavy

equipment (HE possible dump truck) At the eastern edge of the disposal area

is a large light-toned object (LT OBJ) Adjacent to access road AR-2 possible

light-toned mounded material and three small patches of light-toned material

(LTM) are noted

North of the solid waste disposal area there is a residential home (RES)

located along PeckhamUnion Street Wetlands separated by a forested area

are noted in the central and southeastern parts of the site This forested

area also encompasses the eastern extent of the site

South of the site a branch of access road AR-1 extends into a

continuation of the landfill which is also being utilized as a solid waste

disposal area This off-site location will no longer be discussed in this

report

11

NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

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APRIL 12 1961 (FIGURE 1)

Two dirt access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extend east from PeckhamUnion

Street into an expansive landfill (fill area FA) This landfill which is

located in a wetland (WL) and forested (FOR) area is being utilized in part as

a solid waste disposal area (SWDA) Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 lead to the

southern and into the northern part of the disposal area respectively Three

large piles of debris (DB) and solid waste (SW) are located at the eastern edge

of the disposal area adjacent to the wetlands and forested areas comprising the

eastern portion of the Shpack Landfill site Small individual piles of debris

and waste products (features are not annotated) are also visible in the

disposal area The majority of the ground surface is mottled and suggests both

a mixture of fill materials and a slightly undulating topography resulting in

pockets of probable moist material Pools of standing liquid (SL) and possible

standing liquid are also noted on the surface of the disposal area It cannot

be determined from the photograph if these pools are a direct result of

deposition activity or caused by natural conditions such as a high water table

a recent rain event or snowmelt

In the southcentral part of the disposal area there are light-toned

mounded material (LTMM) and a grouping of individual dump-truck-sized mounds of

dark-toned material (DTMM) These materials are uniform in both tone and

texture Immediately west of the dark-toned mounded material is heavy

equipment (HE possible dump truck) At the eastern edge of the disposal area

is a large light-toned object (LT OBJ) Adjacent to access road AR-2 possible

light-toned mounded material and three small patches of light-toned material

(LTM) are noted

North of the solid waste disposal area there is a residential home (RES)

located along PeckhamUnion Street Wetlands separated by a forested area

are noted in the central and southeastern parts of the site This forested

area also encompasses the eastern extent of the site

South of the site a branch of access road AR-1 extends into a

continuation of the landfill which is also being utilized as a solid waste

disposal area This off-site location will no longer be discussed in this

report

11

NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

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NOVEMBER 2 1965 (FIGURE 2)

The approximate limit of the solid waste disposal area in the center of

the site as seen on the 1961 photograph is annotated on this overlay

Access roads AR-1 and AR-2 extending east into the Shpack Landfill site

remain visible In the southwestern part of the site access road AR-1

continues to split into two roads The northern fork of access road AR-1

terminates at a new fill area which is mostly composed of uniform light-toned

material Dark-toned mounded material similar to the material noted near this

location in 1961 comprises the northern fringe of this fill area The extreme

southern part of this fill area is composed of debris and rubble This part of

the fill area is accessed via the southern fork (not fully annotated) of access

road AR-1 In the wetlands south of this new fill area there is a large

trench (TR) filled with standing liquid Light-toned mounded material is

visible on both sides of the trench and likely is excavated material (spoil)

A possible trench is noted near to the northwest adjacent to the base of a

mound of light-toned material To the west near the site boundary there are

small piles of debris

In the west-central part of the site the ground surface appears to be

partially vegetated (PV) Small piles of solid waste and debris are located

farther to the north on the south side of access road AR-2 Several dump-

truck-sized mounds of material are noted on the north side of this road near

its intersection with PeckhamUnion Street

Access road AR-2 is now clearly defined and has been used extensively for

vehicular travel This road now forks into two dirt roads the northern of

which continues east into the solid waste disposal area where additional waste

material has been deposited in the wetlands increasing the areal extent of the

disposal area Most of the ground surface of the disposal area remains mottled

(not annotated) In the extreme northern part of the waste disposal area

striations on the ground surface indicate heavy equipment has been used to push

and grade the fill materials although this equipment is not observed on this

photograph Several small piles of solid waste and debris (features partially

annotated) probable standing liquid four possible derelict horizontal storage

tanks (DER HT) and light-toned material are also noted In addition S) two

12

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

13

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

Attachments

cc wo attachments Nancy A Smith (HBS)

Internet Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagov RecycledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Postconsumer Process Chlorine Free Recycled Paper

patches of dark-toned material and a possible liquid (LIQ) collection area are

visible alongside the easternmost pile of solid waste and debris

The southern branch of access road AR-2 extends to the southeast and down

the ledge of the fill area before terminating in the wetlands This access

road becomes visible again off site on the east side of a drainageway

North of the solid waste disposal area a possible access road (AR-3) is

noted in the backyard of the residential home located along PeckhamUnion

Street This possible access road extends southeast from the residential home

through a break in the shrub-line (not annotated) toward the solid waste

disposal area This possible access road is covered with vegetation (not

annotated) and thus is likely infrequently used

The wetlands adjacent to the solid waste disposal area in the central and

southern parts of the site remain visible however the areal extent of these

wetlands has been decreased due to additional deposition activity since 1961

as described above and demarcated on the overlay Forested areas remain

visible in the eastern part of the site

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER 12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE bull 555 NATIONAL CENTER bull RESTON VA

April 19 2004

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT Interim Historical iAnalysis Report for Shpack Landfill MA

FROM Donald Environme Environmental Photographic Interpretaj Landscape Ecology Branch

Center (EPIC)

TO David Lederer Project Manager EPA Region I

Per your request attached is one (1) copy of the Interim Report for Shpack Landfill site in NortonAttleboro MA Three photographs and a full write-up for the years 1961 1965 and 1971 are also included The final report will likely include about ten years of photography including the 1963 image requested by you as well as others which show excellent detail The final report will provide a superior overview of the landfill and its change over time EPIC is continuing to process your request and additional deliverables will be sent to you as soon as possible

If you have any questions or comments or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (703) 648-4285

Attachments

cc wo attachments Nancy A Smith (HBS)

Internet Address (URL) bull httpwwwepagov RecycledRecyclable Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100 Postconsumer Process Chlorine Free Recycled Paper

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