The Saginaw and Manistee Lumber Company and Williams Arizona

BELLEMONT LINE  NORTHERN AREA:   CABIN FLAT HILL  AND TRESTLE; SECELID TANK  AND KENDRICK PARK SPUR COPYRIGHT; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (5/10/22)      In 1903, a new line began construction from Bellemont, Arizona (West of Flagstaff, AZ.) heading north into the virgin timberlands.  The Bellemont Line would become the longest running operation of the S&M. By mid-year of 1909 the line reached Brannigan Park; Fern Mountain in 1913; Kendrick Park 1917; Howard Seep 1920; and Deadman Wash in 1922.  Documented spurs reached as far north as present day FR9001E and Lava Tank areas.      The joys of of field research comes with the burden of responsibility. Historical sites can be fascinating in content,  yet fragile in existence. A casual disregard of artifacts can result in disaster for the long term understanding and survival of a protected area. Respectful behavior is a necessity to protect a site. Unfortunately, good behavior and forest manners are learned behavior, and not everyone wants to

      I am presently building several blog posts, focusing on the Bellemont Line. Hopefully, several will be published this week, depending on my priority choices. One thing is certain, naps are an important part of my daily life. This blog isn't abandoned, just owned by a freedom loving retiree.       What is the camel doing in the middle of  this map? I guess it is getting a bit lonely, waiting for someone to visit the Beale Wagon Road Post of January, 4, 2021. Few people realize that camels once roamed Arizona, having been imported by the U.S. Army Camel Corps. That's right, the U.S. Army and the Confederate state of Texas once had camels. I think it is a fascinating part of Arizona, Texas, Nevada and California history. So please visit the blog post, otherwise this critter will keep wandering through blog looking for attention.