Civilian Conservation Corps Rattlesnake Springs Campsite New Mexico

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Civilian Conservation Corps Rattlesnake Springs Campsite

NM, USA

New Mexico State
Historical Marker

The Civilian Conservation Corps provided employment for more than 50,000 men in New Mexico during the Great Depression of the 1930s. At the National Park Service CCC camp, they developed nearby Rattlesnake Springs into a permanent water source for Carlsbad Caverns, built roads and trails.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00