87. An Archeological Overview and Assessment of Fort Smith National Historic Site
Coleman Roger E. and Douglas D. Scott

This archeological overview and assessment of Fort Smith National Historic Site, Arkansas, revises the 1990 parkwide assessment of archeological resources developed by then Park Archeologist Roger Coleman. An archeological overview and assessment describes the extent of previous archeological investigations in a park and assesses the quality and quantity of the information as it applies to park management and planning needs. The document serves as a source of information for production of cultural resource management proposals, land acquisition, park development, interpretation, maintenance activities, and potential research issues that may be relevant to park interpretation or management issues by serving as baseline data for compliance with historic preservation law, policy, and guidance as set forth in Director’s Order 28. The loose-leaf format of this overview and assessment is designed, at the Superintendent’s request, to allow for updating by replacing outdated sections with revised pages without the expense of major revisions or reprinting the entire volume.