Cultural Landscape Report for Rattlesnake Springs at Carlsbad Caverns NP
Project ID: P23AC01244
Federal Agency: National Park Service Partner Institution: University of Oregon Fiscal Year: 2023
Initial Funding: $64,000
Total Funding: $64,000
Project Type: Research Project Disciplines: Cultural National Park: Carlsbad Caverns Principal Investigator: Melnick, Robert Agreement Technical Representative: Kennedy, Allison
Abstract: This project will complete a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) for the Rattlesnake Springs, a cultural landscape that was documented through the Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) in 2023. The property is located within the Carlsbad Caverns National Park (park) and consists of roads, water courses, buildings, fences, CCC-era resources and viewsheds that contribute to the national significance of the site. The site is the only source of fresh water for the park. The project will utilize data in the CLI as a basis for existing conditions and consist of developing an analysis of the changes to the landscape over time to prepare treatment recommendations to preserve and protect the site while allowing for increased visitation.