Overland Trail Passage through Time
N 35° 09.118 W 112° 08.762
12S E 395613 N 3890496
The Overland Road was built in the early 1860's as a means to reach the newly found goldfields at the headwaters of the Hassayampa River.
Waymark Code: WM7567
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2009
Views: 12
Native Indians ancestors of todays Hopi Tribe, long used this pathway to trade goods with natives to the west and they were followed by the Overland Road and a stage route to the Verde Valley. Later the Civilian Conservation Corps the famous CCC camped in the area, known as the "Tree Army" they planted more than 2 billion trees across the United States.
On the Overland Road Thomas Edwin Farish in his History of Arizona, Volume II stated "After leaving the Beale Trail, they found the road extremely rough and many of their wagons were broken."
Road of Trail Name: Overland Road
State: Arizona
County: Coconino
Historical Significance:
The Overland Road was used for a variety of uses from Military patrols to immigration into the area. It's route likely covers sections used a thousand years ago and portions still in use today.
How you discovered it:
The Kaibab National Forest developed several trailheads and I began hiking the road.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
brief mention in History of Arizona, Volume II by Thomas Edwin Farish
Website Explination:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/recreation/trails/wil_overland.shtml
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/recreation/trails/handouts/wil_overland.pdf
Why?:
Goldseekers and the military were the primary users of the road in it's earlies days. These groups or expeditions were foloowed by homesteaders, stockmen and westbound travlers.
Directions:
I-40 to Williams then south on the Perkinsville Highway aka 4th street to Forest Road 139.
Alternate: Exit I-40 at milepost 178 then south on Forest Road 141. Follow the trailhead signs to Forest Road 109 then Forest Road 139 to the Overland Trailhead.
Years in use: Not listed
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