CPS Camp Number 128

CPS Camp Number 128

Technical Agency: Bureau of Reclamation

Summary:

CPS Camp No. 128, a Bureau of Reclamation camp located in the former Civilian Conservation Corps camp utilized by CPS Camp No. 60 near Lapine, Oregon opened in January 1944 as a government operated camp administered by Selective Service in response to desires of CPS men seeking work in government camps. The men continued work on the dam project on the upper DeRoches River until the camp closed in December 1946.

CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Camp Wickiup dormitory
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Earth-moving trucks at Camp Wickiup
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 128
CPS Camp No. 128
Philip J. Himes outside Administrative Office
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Beatrice B. Himes and Philip J. Himes
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Note on back by Philip J. Himes: "Although you can hardly see it, the camp is in this grove of trees. The camp is surrounded on three sides by the lake. The picture was taken looking up the lake toward the west. The dam is toward you and a little to the left about 2 miles down."
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Note on back by Philip J. Himes: "This was taken from the top of the dam looking down stream."
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Note on back by Philip J. Himes: "This is the back of the dam last year. The large cement building in the center is the valve house."
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
CPS Camp No. 60/No. 128
Note on back by Philip J. Himes: "This is the front of the dam, last year. It is about twice that high now."
Provided by David P. Himes, son of Philip J. Himes.

Units:

* Map shows general location of units

  • Location: Lapine, Oregon | Opened: January 1944 | Closed: December 1946