Threat of Coalbed Methane to the Rosebud Battlefield State Park

Currently the Rosebud Battlefield State Park sits atop a small portion of the Powder River Basin, one of the United States' largest coal and coalbed methane reserves. Development of this resource for natural gas extraction is a constant concern for the land managers, researchers, and those who deeply appreciate the pristine beauty of the State Park. Use of Geographic Information Systems allows a digital construction of what the visitor can see of the landscape when visiting the State Park, and illustrates how the introduction of coalbed methane facilities would be a significant intrusion. Please read more about this here in a draft publication called "Assessing Threats before Risk: Viewshed Analysis of Coalbed methane Development to the Rosebud Battlefield State Park and National Historic Landmark"