In November 1935, Anthony Salvato, Division of Grazing Clerk provided a report to the Lassen Mail about some of the activities at Secret Valley. “The entrance has been completed into camp. Two bridges were built on this project, one a 53 foot span and the other a 30 foot span. One cattle guard was also completed so as to eliminate endangering any cattle which might be grazing in that particular area. The construction of this road was under the supervision of Mr. E.C. Erickson who is attached to the Supervisory personnel of this camp.
“A new archway has just been put up in front of the camp. Written in black and white across the top are the letters forming ‘Secret Valley.’ I don’t think the people of Susanville ought to have any fear of missing the camp now and I know that anyone who is desirous of paying us a visit will be cordially welcomed by the whole camp.
“To the people of Susanville we extend an cordial welcome in return for the whole hearted cooperation that they have given us in making our stay here in the vicinity of Susanville, one which has been enjoyed by the members of Camp DG-13, the Supervisory Personnel of the Division of Grazing and the Army Officers here in Camp.”
Happy News which was the CCC newspaper had this to report: “The ‘show me’ boys of Missouri who go to make up the fine personnel of Co. 740, Camp Secret Valley, Litchfield, Calif., are now falling love with the sagebrush covered plains of the West.
”The official insignia of the company is the old kicking mule. It appears on the entrance gateway, shoulder patches and road signs, also unofficially on the hats and shirts of the enrollees.
”The ghostly, mysterious glamour of the place adds to the zest with which Co. 740 peavies go about their work. They ask no greater favor than this: that they be allowed to remain, so long as there is a CCC in Secret Valley!”