Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Book documents Civilian Conservation Corps work in county during depression

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The Civilian Conservation Corps accomplished great works in flood control and soil and water conservation in Lincoln County from 1933 to 1942. A book on the effort was compiled as a public service by Lenard Smith, who worked for the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) for 30 years (the last 20 in Lincoln County, 1965 to 1985) with some of the SCS specialists that included … [Read more...] about Book documents Civilian Conservation Corps work in county during depression

State Parks: Five Unique Parks Provide Fun and Adventure for Residents and Visitors

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Lincoln County is home to five Nevada State Parks, each with their own separate beauties and attributes: Beaver Dam, Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, Kershaw-Ryan and Spring Valley. For those who call Lincoln County home, they are a valuable resource, creating revenue and providing residents with historic, geographic, and scientific education while being entertained by the … [Read more...] about State Parks: Five Unique Parks Provide Fun and Adventure for Residents and Visitors