GDG- Triangular Field
Alan D. Brunelle
Alan.Brunelle at hp.com
Tue Sep 25 12:56:24 CDT 2007
John M. Ryan wrote:
> One of the things on my list is to find out if the triangular field near Devils Den is recognizable?
Hi John -
It most certainly is - and with the new clearing going on between it and
the Slyder farm, you can see it from multiple sides. My understanding is
that the eastern stone wall that is currently there may actually have
been a replacement for a Virginia/worm fence that was there at the time
of the battle. When you get up to the top of Devil's Den (near Smith's
guns) it will be directly west of you down the slope. (Once you cross
the road, and look down the hill you can't miss it.)
Alan
PS. The following overhead view shows you the northern & eastern walls
very well...note: this is an old photo, as a lot of the trees to the
west (open side of the triangular field) are gone now.
http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=qmyvs18jwq58&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=1650824&encType=1
<http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=qmyvs18jwq58&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=1650824&encType=1>
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