Abstract
GIS Tools for Cemetery Management Track: Parks and Natural Reserves Author(s): James Stein Too often, because of the historic nature of cemeteries, knowledge of burials and conservation is documented in paper forms and the experiences of individual caretakers. Taking these historic texts and maps and combining them with GPS surveys and digital photography into a GIS allows for better management and long-term planning. The Historic American Landscape Survey/Cultural Resources GIS (HALS/CRGIS), in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, has been developing GIS tools to use in the documentation and management of national cemeteries. Fourteen of these cemeteries are adjacent to, and managed by, NPS units. In the past we have developed locator applications for Poplar Grove National Cemetery, located at the Petersburg National Military Park, and Chalmette Cemetery, located at the Chalmette National Military Park. In the summer of 2006 we will be extending this project to include the Antietam National Cemetery. James Stein National Park Service HALS/CRGIS 105 Oakway Rd. Timonium , MD 21093 US Phone: 202-354-2148 E-mail: James_Stein@contractor.nps.gov |
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