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.