Staff Ride to the Rock Creek Fire

Facilitator Support

Maps

Information Sources

Stand Descriptions

Research and pre-study resources for the Rock Creek Fire Staff Ride:

Local Contact Information

Winnemucca BLM Field Office
5100 East Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: (775) 623-1500

Audio/Visual references:

• Collection of newspaper articles from 1939 (Humbolt Star)
• Collection of historical photos

• Report on the Rock Creek Fire (U.S. Forest Service Investigation Report) (PDF, 2.4MB)
• Report on the Rock Creek Fire (Management Review) (PDF, 1.7MB)
• Report on the Rock Creek Fire (Witness Statements) (PDF, 2.8MB)
• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Independent Investigation Report (PDF, 2.6Mb)
• Paradise CCC Camp 1939 Pre-season Fire Training (PDF, 300K)
• Paradise CCC Camp Post-Rock Creek Fire Training (PDF, 188K)
• CCC Safety Memo (PDF, 336K)
• Department of Grazing Safety Memo (PDF, 432K)
• U.S. Forest Service Safety Memo (PDF, 160K)
• Letters Regarding Recognition of Heroic Actions (PDF, 360K)
• Description of the CCC Program (1991) (PDF, 1.8MB)