Near Vail in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The CCC Worker
Camp SP-10-A
— Colossal Cave Mountain Park 1934 – 1937 —
Erected 2008 by Gerald Johnson, CCC Alumnus and CCC Legacy Chapter 44.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list.
Location. 32° 3.725′ N, 110° 38.019′ W. Marker is near Vail, Arizona, in Pima County. Marker can be reached from East Old Spanish Trail. Marker is on walkway leading to the ramada and headquarters building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16721 East Old Spanish Trail, Vail AZ 85641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colossal Cave Mountain Park (a few steps from this marker); Cienega Bridge (approx. 3 miles away); Desert Homes (approx. 8.8 miles away); Home for Saguaros (approx. 10.1 miles away); Where Have All the Saguaros Gone? (approx. 11.1 miles away); Officer Erik Hite (approx. 15˝ miles away).
Also see . . . The Civilian Conservation Corps. Colossal Cave Mountain Park owes an enormous debt to the Civilian Conservation Corps for its handsome headquarters buildings, to say nothing of the installation of the lighting, walkways, and handrails in the Cave. (Submitted on May 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.