BGES Battlefield Survey Instructions

Step 1:  Insert your name and address at the top of Survey page 1.  

Step 2:  Insert the Battlefield name, address, and BGES Survey Battlefield Number (to be provided by BGES office) in Survey page 1.  

Step 3:  Provide a brief set of directions to locate the battlefield site. Utilize the nearest town, major intersection of state or federal highways, or another major landmark as a reference in your instructions.  

Step 4:  Enter a rating code for the Accessibility rating for this battlefield.  Enter any appropriate comments or details to support the rating code that you have chosen.  Go to page 2 of the Survey.  

Step 5:  Enter a rating code for the Overall Interpretation status for this battlefield.   

Step 6:  Place an X next to any tools listed that are available to assist with the interpretation of this battlefield.  If there are other tools that are not listed, note these in the Other Comments section at the end of page 2 of the Survey.  

Step 7:  Place an X next to any support groups that are available to assist with the interpretation of this battlefield.  List the name(s) and address(s) of those groups in the box to the right of the group listing.  Make any additional comments as necessary in the Other Comments section at the end of page 2 of the Survey.

Go to page 3 of the Survey.  

Step 8:  Enter any additional Comments in the Comments section at the end of page 2.

Step 9:  Enter a rating code for the Environmental conditions surrounding this battlefield.   

Step 10: Place an X in the box next to the description of any public uses that are permitted at this site.  Provide a description for any Other activity listed.

Step 11: Complete the survey by adding any additional Comments in the Box at the end of Page 3 of the Survey.  

Step 12:  Additional Information:  

Please provide additional information or materials, including any of the following, to assist the BGES in assessing the opportunities for future interpretation of this battlefield.

     -        Copies of Interpretation tools, such as maps, trail guides, etc

-         Photographs of the site, including the local surrounding environment

            and any potential or actual encroachment to the area.

-        Membership applications to local battlefield support groups

-        Maps depicting directions to the battlefield site

-        Addresses of any local historical group or individuals that support the site

-        Any other helpful information or reference

Print the form, complete and mail to:

BGES Battlefield Survey, c/o K. O’Neil, 46 Harter Road ,

Morristown , New Jersey , 07960

Battlefield Survey Form