Nevada » Nye County

Cat Canyon Tree Planting – Nye County NV

Project type: Flood and Erosion Control, Infrastructure and Utilities, Landscaping and Tree Planting, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs
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Description

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) conducted afforestation and reforestation efforts in what were then known as “North Cat, Middle Cat, and South Cat” canyons, believed to be located on what is now restricted property in southern Nevada. The efforts were taken in part for erosion control.

Source notes

"The Civilian Conservation Corps in Nevada: From Boys to Men," by Renee Corona Kolvet, Victoria Ford (page 111)

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on January 14, 2015.

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Location Info

Cat Canyon Rd.
NV

Location notes: Approximate location

Coordinates: 37.053, -116.539

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