It was on this day in 1935 that the Secret Valley Civilian Conservation Corp Camp opened some thirty-five miles northeast of Susanville. One hundred and sixty-one young men arrived on a special 14-car train. The men came from New York and New Jersey. It as reported that it was quite a shock for them seeing this new environment of sagebrush and sand. On the other hand, they quickly adjusted to their new home. The majority of their work consisted of range development.