On June 28, 1933, Company 1446 of the Civilian Conservation Corps occupied Camp Packard (F-3) one mile south of this location near Castor Plunge. Camp Packard was the center of operations for tree planting, fire-fighting, road and bridge building, and telephone line construction. One of the company's main accomplishments was the construction of Valentine Lake and Recreation Area near Gardner, Louisiana. Company 1446 was cited by Major General Mosley as one of the best three camps in District E.