Vicksburg National Military Park Cultural Landscape Report Final draft

The primary focus of this Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) is the main battlefield unit of Vicksburg National Military Park, which was the site of confrontations related to the siege of the city from May 18 to its surrender on July 4, 1863, and the three parcels that protect fortifications overlooking the river along Washington Avenue—South Fort, Louisiana National Park Service 5 Circle, and Navy Circle.

The CLR establishes preservation goals for the cultural landscape. The goals are grounded in research, inventory, documentation, and analysis and evaluation of the landscape's characteristics and associated features. The CLR provides the basis for making sound decisions about management, treatment, and use. Information about the historical development, significance, and existing character of a cultural landscape is also valuable for enhancing interpretation and maintenance.

Prepared concurrently with the CLR was an Environmental Assessment (EA) of proposed rehabilitation treatments. CLR team members participated in the preparation of the EA report and its attendant workshops and public meetings to ensure a unified product.

Document Content:

1. CLR Introduction   (2.6 MB, PDF file) 2. Site History   (14.5 MB, PDF file) 3. Existing Conditions   (41.1 MB, PDF file) 4. Analysis and Evaluation   (22.8 MB, PDF file) 5. OCOKA Military Terrain Analysis   (2.5 MB, PDF file) 6. Treatment Plan   (13.5 MB, PDF file) Appendices A-D   (1.6 MB, PDF file) Appendix E   (81.8 MB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.