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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Buffalo Springs
 
Buffalo Springs area, circa 1935
NPS/Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Buffalo Springs area, circa 1935. Taken shortly after the completion of CCC work, this photograph shows the spring enclosure and nearby parking area.
 

Buffalo Spring surfaces in a rock-bound pool in a restful glade near the eastern edge of the park. 

CCC tree transplant crew 1930s
Civilian Conservation Corps
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Structural drawing of the Lincoln Bridge  

Did You Know?
Completed in 1909, the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District [the former Platt National Park, 1906-1976] of Chickasaw National Recreation Area was designed to be "strong enough to hold up under the stress of a four horse team at full gallop."
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Last Updated: April 24, 2009 at 15:52 EST