Program or Course
EES-202
ORCID ID
0000-0002-6600-7008
Academic Level at Time of Creation
Senior
Major
Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Applied Science with an Area in Computer Science
Minor
History and Geographic Information Sciences
Date of Creation
Fall 11-1-2018
Abstract
Through the utilization of Light Detection and Ranging data, one can compile 3-dimensional models that can be used to spot anomalies of historical interest. These anomalies, if recognizable by the trained eye, can then be used to geo-reference historic maps to gain a better understanding of historic sites as well as to reveal possible areas of interests or unknown features.
By using a 3-dimensional model compiled by LiDAR data, I was able to geo-reference a December 13th, 1861 map of the Civil War defenses for the town of Smithland, Kentucky. Through this process, I have been able to reveal more information about the actual site, Fort Star, as well as identify the location of a secondary site, Fort Smith, that was situated in the middle of the town.
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Recommended Citation
Valentine, Austin and Valentine, Austin Jr., "Finding Ft. Smith and Ft. Star in Smithland, KY" (2018). Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 7.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/sscw/7
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