1960 Map of Williams

About this map

Williams serves as the focal point for this high-altitude landscape in the Kaibab National Forest, where the high desert meets the ponderosa pine forests of northern Arizona. The infrastructure of the mid-twentieth century is clearly defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and a network of pipelines that traverse the volcanic terrain. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by numerous tanks and reservoirs like Kaibab Lake, Red Lake, and Davenport Lake, which provided essential resources for both ranching and the growing community. Further north, the Grand Canyon Trading Post stands near Howard Mesa, marking the transit corridor toward the canyon. The map also reveals the area's industrial activity through scattered Cinder Pits and the presence of the Airport and its associated Beacon, reflecting the importance of aerial and rail navigation in this geographically significant region.