Little River State Forest Explained

Little River State Forest
Map:	USA Alabama#USA
Map Size:	280
Relief:	1
Location:	Escambia and Monroe, Alabama, United States
Coordinates:	31.2575°N -87.5039°W
Area Acre:	2100
Elevation:	161feet
Established:	1934
Named For:	Little River
Governing Body:	Alabama Forestry Commission

Little River State Forest is an Alabama state forest in the counties of Escambia and Monroe. The forest is approximately and sits at an elevation of .^[1] The forest had its beginnings in the 1930s, when the property was deeded to the state. In 1934, during the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began work to create a state park at the site. Many current structures date from the CCC period, including the office building, a cabin, pavilions, a nature trail, and a 25acres lake.^{[2] [3]} The site is managed and maintained by the Alabama Forestry Commission.^[2]

External links

• U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved January 8th, 2023.

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{Gnis3|152110}} Little River State Forest ]. Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . May 3, 2012.
2. Web site: Little River State Forest . Alabama Forestry Commission . State of Alabama . May 3, 2012.
3. Book: Paige, John C.. The Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service, 1933-1942: An Administrative History . May 3, 2012 . 1985 . U.S. National Park Service, Department of the Interior . Washington, D.C. . Chapter One: A Brief History of the Civilian Conservation Corps . 12072830 .