Carlsbad in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
CCC Rattlesnake Springs Campsite
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
1. Carlsbad Cavern National Park Marker
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.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in
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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 replaced.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
2. Back of Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012
3. Carlsbad Caverns National Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2025, by Bill Wingate of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
