Arizona Place Names

by Will Croft Barnes

Book by Will C. Barnes

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published February 1, 1988

About the author

1858-1936

Reviews

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting skim to this long time Arizona visitor. But Elephant Head and Pete Mountain are not the same place. No other errors detected.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this a fascinating read. No characters, no plot, just good clean insight on why places carry the names they do, and a little tidbit of history about them. Barnes provides, when possible, coordinates for each place; read with a descent map next to you and a whole new picture of Arizona is opened to your mind.

Example: The area just south of Snow Bowl, known as Fort Valley, was once the sight of the Fort Moroni Cattle Company. Cattle from the ranch were herded between Mormon Lake where the dairy was located and the ranch headquarters, where the summer range was located.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have an interest in the obscure places of Arizona - this tome is for you.