CCC Drawings Search Strategies

Civilian Conservation Corps drawings can be searched by drawing number, drawing title, architect name, or park name in the CCC Drawings Database.

Select images from the parks are also available through our online exhibit Civilian Conservation Corps Plans and Drawings.

Image: Master Plan Cover Sheet, 1935, Balmorhea State Park SP.47.1, Texas State Parks Board Civilian Conservation Corps drawings. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

The Texas State Parks Board assigned unique numbers to each drawing. For example, SP.22.56 corresponds to State Park. Bastrop State Park. Drawing 56. 

To find a specific drawing number, browse the Texas State Parks Board Civilian Conservation Corps Drawings online finding aid by park name or search the descriptions.

Drawings may have different titles and descriptions depending on what they show, such as buildings, structures, furniture, and other features. You may want to try several different terms. For instance, a residence may have been described as a cottage, cabin, or dwelling. Some suggested general and specific search terms include: 

In some cases, common names are used in titles instead of an official name. For example, drawings for the Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park are listed as “Indian Village”.

Search by park name to browse drawings showing amenities, infrastructure, and buildings for a specific site: 

Many drawings include the names of the architect, designer, or draftsman. In some cases, individuals may have served in multiple roles. 

To find works by specific individuals, search the Architect/Designer/Draftsman field by last name. Since many drawings identify the draftsman or designer by initials only, also search using initials. For example: 

• “Bone” shows entries for Bone; Bone, Norfleet; Bone, Norfleet G.; or Bone, N.G. 
• A search of “B., N.G.”  brings up additional drawings by Bone.

Enter any one of the three job titles to browse and sort alphabetically the list of individuals noted as having that role and view which parks they designed.