The Saginaw and Manistee Lumber Company and Williams Arizona

  UPDATE ON RECENT RESEARCH Since purchasing a new vehicle, I have found a renewed interest in researching the far reaches of the Saginaw. I am currently focused on an area south of Williams, towards Perkinsville. In past blog posts I speculated that I had found the end of the Saginaw Southern (search that topic in the Blog,) however I have accessed areas where there are numerous indications that the Saginaw laid spurs down the ravines and canyons, hoping to log the big trees that were standing in these secluded spots. They may not have logged where the juniper forests were dominate, but they did attempt to harvest the timber in these deep and rugged canyons.  I have images of one area where they were present, clearly showing logging activity from that time period. Before I update my findings, further research is needed to find and connect the spurs with the main line. The Saginaw did not reach Perkinsville, but they sure did their best to log out the big trees before retiring...

  Williams, Arizona; Stage Station Bike Trail One of the things I like to do on a day when the weather is pleasant, and that time is not an issue, is to head out on a well-traveled forest road. You never know what an interesting view or historical site you might find. This is assuming that the car is well-stocked with supplies and a tank of gas is waiting to be used. Good forest sense must be used at all times. I also keep my maps in the car in case the urge to explore comes upon me. Always be aware that all forest people are not your friends, so be prepared.  Forest Road 108 can be accessed from Interstate 40, just west of Williams. Take Devil Dog exit, go south on to the road. I would like to hear why the exit has such a defining name. Google Map the area first; nearby is a reservoir with an old dam and the roadbed for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.   The Stage Station Bike Trail is about 12 miles from the Interstate. This interesting area can be accessed by 4x...