Saint Mary's University - Graduate Student
The Search For Fort L’Huillier: An Interdisciplinary Academic and Private Sector Geomentoring Model
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Bio: In 2012, Hannah received her B.S. in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Policy and Planning from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota. From there she was at Minnesota State University Mankato, where she received an undergraduate GIS Certification. This led her to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, where she will be completing her M.S. GIS in August 2016.
The Search For Fort L’Huillier: An Interdisciplinary Academic and Private Sector Geomentoring Model
Contact Info:
700 Terrace Heights
Department of Resource Analysis
Winona, MN 55987
Presentation Keywords:
Located near present day Mankato, Minnesota, Fort L’Huillier was built in 1700 and abandoned by 1702. Numerous attempts to re-locate this historically significant resource have occurred in the past, but to no avail. Through private sector collaboration, an interdisciplinary geomentoring approach provided GIS graduate students with the opportunity to explore ‘real-world’ modeling scenarios with applied outcomes. The classroom portion utilized current GIS technology and data, evidence from past investigations, and detailed historical accounts to select the most likely location for Fort L’Huillier. Archeological investigations were then conducted; the results of which will further refine future modeling efforts.
Geomentoring, Archaeology, Interdisciplinary, Fort L'Huillier, Historic Preservation