"The Entrada of Coronado"

ARIZONA Welcomes You A FRIENDLY GUIDE FOR THE TRAVELER IN THE LAND OF SUNSHINE AND SCENIC GRANDEUR

The traveler in Arizona will find excellent highways to serve him on his journey through this delightful land of Sunshine and Scenic Grandeur.

The state is crossed east and west by four transcontinental highways U. S. 60, 66, 70, and 80 while the Canada to Mexico highway U. S. 89 crosses the state north and south. A network of hard-surfaced highways ties all parts of the state together, and so compact and well planned is the Arizona highway system that modern highways lead to the very door of many of the state's famed Scenic Shrines, and others are of easy access.

Arizona's highways are built and maintained to render the greatest amount of service to the traveler. Adequate signing and striping has been scientifically incorporated into the highway system to insure swift travel with the utmost of safety. The comfort and convenience of the traveler is the first consideration of the Arizona highway department. The traveler into this Empire of the West will find Arizona's highways his constant and good companions.

Arizona Discovered

In our pleasure map, “Arizona Welcomes You,” modern explorers discover Arizona. Our artist, George M. Avey, dipped deep in the color paint jars to get the right effect. You cannot exaggerate the color combinations, because all the divine mixtures of divine color are found throughout this colorful land. All out-doors in Arizona has been smeared with the most fantastic color combinations possible. The map does not overstate nor overpaint the picture.

You'll find the same places Coronado and his men found four hundred years ago, and other places of which they never even dreamed. You'll find a great miracle of engineering on the Colorado river called Boulder Dam, the mighty structure that tamed the river the Spaniards always dreaded. You'll find other dams spread throughout the state, and there'll be modern cities where the Spaniards found a desert waste. The captains of Coronado, coming back today, would be surprised at Yuma, on the Colorado river, the queen city of a great agricultural empire, which to them was only a sandy flat.Our pleasure map introduces you to the great playground, Arizona. For bass fishing try Lake Haughtlin near Yuma on the Colorado, try Lake Havasu or Lake Mead. You'll find good fishing at Roosevelt, San Carlos, Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, Carl Pleasant, and other lakes. You'll find miles of trout fishing streams and places to hunt everything from rabbits to buffalo and elk. You'll find the most glorious area for summer travel and the finest winter recreation area in America. You'll find accommodations for every purse, and you'll find such a variety of interesting things for your pleasure, recreation, and entertainment your vacation in Arizona will be an unforgettable memory.

We give you our pleasure map, “Arizona Welcomes You,” with the hope it will be an inspiration, an incentive and a guide for you in your travels in our land.

ARIZONA ATTRACTIONS

THE GRAND CANYON OF ARIZONA -NATIONAL MONUMENT AND PARK-The world's greatest natural wonder. For two hundred miles the Colorado River flows through this great canyon, appearing a mere thread when viewed from the rim a mile above. No words have been found adequate to describe the breath-taking beauty of this spectacle. Equally impressive from North or South Rims.

NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT-Eighty miles from Flagstaff, one of the interesting features of the Navajo Indian reservation. Many prehistoric Indian ruins, ancient coves and cliff-dwellings delight the scientist and historian.

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT-Near the New Mexico border, may be reached by good roads from Winslow, Holbrook and Gallup, N. M.-Chinlee Indian school is at the neck of the canyon.

WUPATKI-NATIONAL MONUMENT-Between Flagstaff and Tuba City, the government has set aside 35,865 acres for the preservation of the prehistoric Indian ruins found in this Monument.

SUNSET CRATER-NATIONAL MONUMENT-A cone-shaped crater of volcanic cinder, near Flagstaff, gray at the base and tapering to a red tip, which reflects the rays of the sun with gorgeous effect.

WALNUT CANYON-NATIONAL MONUMENT-Many cliff-dwellings make this one of the most interesting points in the state, within easy driving distance of Flagstaff.

PETRIFIED FOR-EST NATIONAL MONUMENT-About 20 miles east of Holbrook, where the Petrified remains of prehistoric trees, some as large as 250 feet in length. blend in gorgeous hues.

MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT-Its history shrouded in the mist of centuries, it is located 54 miles east of Prescott, in the Verde Valley.

TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT-Prehistoric cliff-dwellings in an excellent state of preservation, located just east of Roosevelt Dam on the Apache Trail.

SAGUARO NATIONAL MONUMENT-Near Tucson, where the government has set aside 160,000 acres in order to preserve the Giant Cactus which is typical of Arizona, the bloom of which is the state flower.

CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENTNature has fashioned a weird and silent community through the erosive agency of wind and water. Sometimes called Rhyolite Park or Wonderland of Rocks, this monument is located in Southeastern Arizona and may be reached from Douglas, Bisbee or Tombstone.

TUMACACORI MISSION - NATIONAL MONUMENT-Established in 1690 by the Jesuit priest, Father Kino, the ruins of this structure show the Spanish influence characteristic of all missions built throughout the Southwest, and is a mute tribute to the thorough vandalism of the Apache Indian.

CASA GRANDE RUINS-NATIONAL MONUMENT-The wellpreserved ruins of a four-storied prehistoric community dwelling, with remains of an extensive canal system. The "calendar," and maize found in the walls have excited the scholarly interest and speculation of archaeologists from all parts of the world.

PIPE SPRINGS-NATIONAL MONUMENTOne of Arizona's historical and picturesque spots. In the early pioneering days this section was the scene of many struggles between settlers and outlaws.

ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT-South of Ajo and bordering on Mexico. This cactus is so named because its branches resemble the pipes of the pipe organ. It grows as much as 20 feet tall and is one of the uncommon species of the cactus family.

TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENT A pre-Columbian ruin dating about 1300 A. D. two miles east of Clarkdale on the east bank of the Verde River.

RAINBOW BRIDGE-NATIONAL MONUMENT-Located 190 miles north of Flagstff (in Utah). The bridge is 309 feet high and has a span of 278 feet across Bridge Canyon.

COLOSSAL CAVE-One of the state's wonders, 28 miles from Tucson and reached via U. S. 80 passing through Vail.

TOMBSTONE-One of the most famous mining towns in the West, at the height of its glory it was a city of equal importance with San Francisco. A living reminder of the days of the Old West.

SAN FRANCISCO PEAKS-Near Flagstaff, they tower over the surrounding plateau country at an elevation of 12,600 feet above sea level.

PAINTED DESERT-Here Nature has swung a reckless brush and painted the sands of the mountain sides to gorgeous hues. This famous scenic attraction may be viewed from Highway 66.

HOPI INDIAN VILLAGES-Walpi, Oraibi. Hotevila, Shongopovi, etc., where the annual and world famous snake dance is held late in July and early August. These villages may be reached from Holbrook or Winslow.

GRAND FALLS-Southeast of Cameron on the Little Colorado River. Falls and rapids of great scenic beauty.

COCHISE'S STRONGHOLD Seven miles from Highway 666, in the heart of the Dragoon Mountains. For many years the hiding place of the great Apache chief.

SACRAMENTO PIT-Located at Bisbee, is one of the largest mines of its kind in the world: More than 20,000,000 tons of copper ore have been taken from this mine.

OAK CREEK CANYON-Located in the eastern part of Yavapai County and the southern part of Coconino County, a favorite resort of the angler. Accounted to be second only in beauty and marvelous coloring to the Grand Canyon. Oak Creek Canyon is traversed by Highway 79 and is delightful vacation center.

SOUTHWESTERN ARBORETUM -Between Florence Junction and Superior the late William Boyce Thompson founded this wonderland of plant life. Ten thousand varieties of plants from every continent are here assembled.

TONTO NATURAL BRIDGEA result of limestone formation worn by erosion, 14 miles north of Payson and three miles from the main highway. A scenic wonder which yearly attracts many tourists.