These orders were repeated several times without apparently expediting McClernand's advance.
Champion's Hill, where Pemberton had chosen his position to receive us, whether taken by accident or design, was well selected.

It is one of the highest points in that section, and commanded all the ground in range.

On the east side of the ridge, which is quite precipitous, is a ravine running first north, then westerly, terminating at Baker's Creek.
It was grown up thickly with large trees and undergrowth, making it difficult to penetrate with troops, even when not defended.

The ridge occupied by the enemy terminated abruptly where the ravine turns westerly.

The left of the enemy occupied the north end of this ridge.
The Bolton and Edward's station wagon-road turns almost due south at this point and ascends the ridge, which it follows for about a mile; then turning west, descends by a gentle declivity to Baker's Creek, nearly a mile away.