Big Bend National Park - CCC Photographs (U.S. National Park Service)

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	Big Bend National Park Civilian Conservation Corps Photographs

From 1934-37 and 1940-42, the Civilian Conservation Corps operated a camp in the Chisos Basin, developing facilities for the future national park.

At any one time, as many as two hundred young men between the ages of 18-25 worked, and played, in what is now Big Bend National Park. Their contribution to the infrastructure of the park was a critical step in the establishment of the national park here.

These photographs capture the life and work of the boys who served in the camp.

	CCC Photographs (8 Photos) Views of the Big Bend Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, 1934-37 & 1940-42 View Album \| View Slideshow


			Did You Know? Including two protected areas in Mexico, Big Bend is now part of one of the largest transboundary protected areas in North America. More than two million acres of Chihuahuan Desert resources, along with more than 200 miles of river, are now under the protection of the United States and Mexico. more...

Last Updated: March 28, 2009 at 18:26 EST

CCC Photographs (8 Photos)