Carlsbad Caverns By Captain Morgan 1880 Creation A prehistoric ocean Carved away a system of caves 1898 Parks was discovered 1912 New Mexico becomes a State 1917 First photographs of Park Oct 23, 1923 Created a National Monument Apr 2, 1924 Executaive order 1925 Add Staircase to Natural entrance May 3, 1928 Supplemental Executive Order May 14, 1930 Created a National Park Jun 17, 1930 Executive Order
