(3-01) Approach approximately 75 yards north of the crest of Champion Hill. View is looking south
 
Photos: West face of Champion Hill approximately 75 yards north of crest (Mar 01)
 
Panorama: View of northwest approach (Mar 01)
 
Panorama: View from northwest approach (Mar 01)

(3-01) Here we are just below the crest near some burial trenches. Sid Champion V (right, wearing camouflage pants) is looking over a battlefield map with Brian Risher. Sid's great-great grandfather owned the Champion Plantation during the battle. Shortly after our arrival to this spot, Sid V looked around and said, "this is the killing ground"

(3-01) Burial trenches just below the crest

(3-01) Jackson Road approximately 100 yards south of Champion Hill crest. The view is looking north. In the background the road is curving toward the crest. This area of the battlefield witnessed the day's bloodiest fighting