CPS Camp Number 059

CPS Camp Number 059

Technical Agency: General Land Office

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 59, a General Land Office base camp in a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Elkton, Oregon operated by the American Friends Service Committee, opened in November 1942 and closed in February 1946. The men fought forest fires, performed fire prevention and land preservation duties.

CPS Camp # 59
CPS Camp # 59, Elkton, Oregon
Logging, summer 1942
Digital Image from American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Date: Summer, 1943
CPS Camp # 59
CPS Camp # 59, Elkton, Oregon
Big Creek Side Camp, outside view, buildings and grounds
Digital Image from American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Date: Summer, 1944

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Elkton, Oregon | Opened: November 1942 | Closed: February 1946