Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in the Presidio of San Francisco, Fort Scott was developed between 1890 and 1940 to provide coastal defense for the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay and as the command headquarters of the Coast Artillery Corps. Dramatic concrete batteries, once lined with guns on rotating mounts, are carved into the hillside. An architecturally unified Spanish revival complex of barracks and supporting structures defines an elegant parade ground with striking views of the bay. Nestled in the landscape surrounding the parade ground are residential neighborhoods with officers' housing and recreational areas. Since the departure of the army in 1994, Fort Scott has stood vacant and now awaits rehabilitation and new uses. We developed a cultural landscape assessment to help guide future reuse efforts. One of the client’s goals for the report was to educate the broader public about the site’s significance and to advocate for its preservation and rehabilitation. The report includes a comprehensive evaluation of the site’s history, significance, character defining features, integrity and condition and includes recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation. We designed the report to be graphically enjoyable and interesting to read with drawings and photographs, both historic and current, illustrating major points throughout the report. Straightforward diagrams are also used to illustrate the site's history. Conditions evaluations and treatment recommendations are clearly keyed to coded plans and photographs. The report is an accessible and compelling document, telling the story of this remarkable cultural landscape generating excitement and enthusiasm for the site and providing guidance for the future.