CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
						INTERPRETATION SURVEY
						DATE PREPARED:
				PREPARER NAME:
				STREET or P.O.ADDRESS:
				CITY			STATE	ZIP CODE
BATTLEFIELD NAME:
		ADDRESS:
		CITY:
		STATE:					ZIP CODE:
		BGES SURVEY BATTLEFIELD NUMBER:
A.  LOCATION DATA:
DIRECTIONS:  Please describe driving instructions from nearest town, major intersection, or
other major landmark in the area to the key visitation point at the battlefield  ( visitor's center,
parking lot, hiking trail, etc.)
ACCESSIBILITY: Please select one of the options below to best describe the accessibility of
the battlefield to the public.
Rating Code:		Accessibility Rating Codes			( Enter most appropriate Rating Code in Box to the left)
		EASY   -  Easy access, with ample paved public parking lot
		LIMT    -  Limited public parking lot within 1/2 mile of site
		RDSD  -  No public parking lot, limited roadside parking available
		NPAR  -  No parking available, but site is accessible by foot
		NACC  -  Site is not accessible
Please provide any comments to better describe the accessibility of this site.
						CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
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B. INTERPRETATION OF SITE
OVERALL INTERPRETATION STATUS:  Please select one of the following to best describe
the current status of the interpretation conditions for this battlefield site.
Rating Code:		Interpretation Rating Codes:			( Enter most appropriate Rating Code in Box to the left)
	MAND	Site is open to the public and has a visitors center manned on a daily basis.
		Interpretive signs are amply placed on the battlefield.
		Interpretive brochures and/or audio tapes are available on site.  Trails are well marked and
		critical areas of the battlefield are adequately preserved to allow for interpretation.
	NBVC	Site is open to the public.  No visitor's center is present.  Site is rarely or never manned by
		guides to provide interpretive assistance.  Interpretive signs are amply placed on the site.
		Interpretive brochures and/or audio tapes are available on site.  Trails are well marked and
		critical areas of the battlefield are adequately preserved to allow for interpretation.
	NINT	Site is open to the public.  No interpretive signs or brochures are available on site.
	RSTA	Site has restrictive access.
	INAC	Site is privately owned, is inaccessible, or lacks any remaining historical integrity.
INTERPRETATION TOOLS:  Please mark below any available tools to assist individuals to interpret is site.
	Tour or Trail Brochure
	Audio Tape Tour
	Video Tour
	Guidebook
INTERPRETATION SUPPORT:  Please indicate below any support group(s) that are currently actively
assisting with the interpretive efforts for this battlefield.
	U.S. Federal Government  name of bureau or division:
	State Government:            name of bureau or division:
	Local Government:            name of bureau or division:
	Non-Profit Support Group:                               name:
	Preservation Group:                                        name
	For Profit Private enterprise                             names:
	Private Individual and/or property owner            names:
Please provide any additional comments regarding interpretation support at this site.
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C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Encroachment:  Please select the one choice below that best describes the current conditions regarding
the position of the battlefield relative to residential, commercial, or industrial development in its surrounding area.
Rating Code:		Encroachment Rating Codes:			( Enter most appropriate Rating Code in Box to the left)
	PRIS	Pristine site, completely separated from development with undeveloped land on all
		perimeters.	Distance to nearest development is greater than 1 mile.
	UNDV	Relatively undeveloped area, with small development areas within 1 mile but unobtrusive
		to the battlefield site.  No significant detrimental interpretation impact from surrounding area.
	DEVP	Developed area, with residential or commercial sites bordering battlefield.  No significant
		industrial development present.  Site interpretation is partially hampered due to development
		imposition on site lines, noise levels, traffic, etc.  Negative ongoing impact of development
		is likely.
	SIGD	Significantly developed area that is in ongoing stages of further development that will
		likely significantly deter or eliminate future historical interpretation of this site.
	ENCR	Site lacks any remaining historical integrity due to encroaching development.
Multiple Uses: Please select any of the following activities that are regularly permitted on this site:
	Public events such as picnics, races, concerts, or other gatherings  (PUB)
	Private picnicing or other activities such as fishing, hunting, or trail biking  (PRI)
	Organized nature walks, nature studies, or environmental studies  (NAT)
	Other  (please provide brief description):  (OTH)
D. OTHER ISSUES & COMMENTS
Please provide any additional comments, descriptions, or information that will be of assistance in
determining the feasibility of increasing historical interpretation of this site.
Please print this form, complete it, and send to:
BGES Battlefield Survey, c/o K.O'Neil, 46 Harter Rd,. Morristown, NJ 07960