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Analyzing the Perryville Civil War BattlefieldVince DiNotoDean
of College and Systemic InitiativesCo-PI GeoTech
[email protected] significance of the
battleLooking at the battlefield mapsUnderstanding the
battlefieldBuilding a modern map of the battlefield3-D view of the
battlefieldBuilding an interactive map of the battlefield
SAVING Kentucky for the UnionKentucky was a border state
President Lincoln believed if Kentucky joined the confederacy the
war would be lostThe confederacy understood the importance of
having Kentucky join themTwo confederate armies invaded Kentucky in
1862, Kirby Smith and Braxton BraggOnly Bragg was engaged at
PerryvilleA confederate governor installedWhile the confederates
controlled the field at the end of the battle, they retreated that
night (the battle was a draw)Last serious threat to Kentucky
(Morgan Raiders did operate in the state in 1863)
Battlefield MapsBattlefield Maps
Battlefield Maps
Modern Maps
Modern Maps
Modern Maps
Study Area
Hillshade
Contour Lines
Georeferencing & DigitizationPosition of Troops at Different
times 3 PM
Position of Troops at Diffferent Times 4:15 PM
Line of Sight
Lines of sight Maneys Brigade
Photographic Positions
The battlefield today
Maneys Attack
The Corn FieldUsing Microsoft ICE and PhotosynthBoth ICE and
Photosynth are free.It is as simple as drag and
drop.http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=903bb469-49c2-427d-abce-c0029778d321
Interactive Website and MapThe website located on Google Sites and
is a free website.
https://sites.google.com/site/civilwarbattlefieldsmaps/home/perryville
The Map is created in Flexviewer and running on an ArcGIS Server
10.1http://216.69.2.43/flexviewers/perryville%201862/ Future
WorkCompletion of website.In November of this year we will
photograph the Gettysburg Battlefield in 3-D with assistance from
USGS, California State University in Pennsylvania, Baltimore County
Community College and Pictometry. Morgans 1863 Raid The Longest
Raid through Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio
Vincent A. DiNoto, [email protected]
