1962 Map of Bill Williams Mtn

About this map

Williams serves as the focal point of this northern Arizona landscape, situated at the base of Bill Williams Mountain. In the early 1960s, the town was a critical node for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which branches here at Williams Junction. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of volcanic features and water management, including the Saginaw Reservoirs, City Reservoir, and the Dogtown Reservoir. Local history is reflected in several established cattle and sheep operations such as Benham Ranch, Shiner Ranch, and the Pouquette Homestead Tank. The map reveals the infrastructure of the era with numerous gravel pits, cinder pits, and radio towers atop the mountain peaks. High-elevation landmarks like High School Hill and Summit Mountain tower over the surrounding Kaibab National Forest, while the presence of cemeteries and remote cliff dwellings offer points of interest for genealogists and researchers.