Carlsbad in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

CCC Rattlesnake Springs Campsite

Carlsbad Cavern National Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

1. Carlsbad Cavern National Park Marker

Inscription. The Civilian Conservation Corps provided employment for more than 50,000 young men in New Mexico during the great depression of the 1930's. At the National Park Service CCC Camp, they developed nearby Rattle Snake Springs into a permanent water source for Carlsbad Caverns, built roads, parking areas, and trails. Which made the park more accessible to the public.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list.

Location. 32° 6.528′ N, 104° 25.426′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, New Mexico, in Eddy County. Marker is on U.S. 62 at milepost 10, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlsbad NM 88220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Guadalupe Mountains (approx. 2.6 miles away); Guadalupe Escarpment Scenic Area (approx. 2.6 miles away); Stephen Tyng Mather (approx. 4.8 miles away); a different marker also named Carlsbad Caverns National Park (approx. 5½ miles away).

Regarding Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This marker was called CCC Rattlesnake Springs Campsite and was recently

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<i>Back of </i>Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

2. Back of Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

3. Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.