(rshsdepot) historical railroad map of Arizona

["Tom Fassett" <tomfassett_@_earthlink.net>]

To all:
I have been working on a set of historical railroad maps for Arizona.  
My ultimate goal is a map every 10 years but right now I am shooting for 
every 50 years.  I have gone to some length to get the lines correct for 
the exact years denoted on the map.  For the 1900 map I used over 200 
archival bits of information (Geological Survey maps, antique maps, 
newspaper articles, tax claims, RR land grant filings, state surveys, 
etc) so I am fairly confident that the information is correct.  Many 
lines changed right around 1900 (Atlantic & Pacific to ATSF in the 
1890s, Gila Valley, Globe and Northern to Arizona Eastern in the early 
1900s, etc) so I targeted the specific year of 1900 for the first map.  
I have the 1950 map about halfway complete, and will finish with the 
2000 map.  In the meanwhile, I would appreciate some feedback as to the 
accuracy of the inclusions on the map before I continue.  My goal is to 
be as accurate as possible and would welcome any biographical proof to 
support or call into question the data detailed on the map.  I am in no 
way a railroad history scholar and this information does not come easy 
for me so any input is appreciated.
I am planning to do another state soon and will either do Texas or 
Kansas, depending on how much historical information I can wring out of 
all of you...   :- )  As I live in Arizona it is easy for me to visit 
the state archives or Arizona State University archives--other states 
ain't so easy...

Here is the Arizona index:

http://railmap.railspot.com/maps/USA/AZ/arizona.html

Let me know what you think.

Take care,
Tom

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