A Forest Playground: Patapsco Forest State Park, 1936

Experience the development and natural beauty of Maryland's Patapsco Forest State Park in this 1936 silent film. It showcases the park's lush forests, meandering streams, and the impressive Avalon Dam on the Patapsco River. The film highlights the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in action, constructing roads, clearing riverbanks, draining swamps, laying out trails, and breaking rock for park improvements. It also gives a glimpse into the CCC's camp life with scenes of members in their outdoor quarters. The documentary concludes with a panoramic view of Baltimore, linking the city with its natural surroundings.