The Clifton clarion., 1886-10-06
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

high grade. Thus far the devel- opment of Graham county's min eral wealth has been confined al- most exclusively to the working of her rich copper ores. A large sec ton of the eastern division of the county has, not been:thoroughIy explored, and no doubt many val uable discoveries, will yet be ndde therein.
 GRAZING.
 Graham county can show some of the finest grazing lands in the territory. In fact, the entire county with the exception of the rough mountain chains, is carpeted with growth of nutritious grasses. The plateau north of the Gi1a is a fine pastoral country, and along the Eagle and Bonita creeks are -sonef desirable 'rahges. On tic Blue and its tributaries along the Glla, the grassy plain of the San Simon, the Aaravaypai canyon, and the foothills of the Graham mountains are extensive stretches of grass lands ] The upper Sul- phur Spring valley, in the south western part of Graham, contains the largest cattle ranches in the Territory. The ranges adjacentto to living water are ingrapidly utll- ized, but the valley of the San Simon offers room for thousan5s when water can be developed
 That part of the county incIud- ed in the San Carlos reservation contains some rich grazing ground, from which the white man is ex- cluded. Ranges in this county are eagerly sought after, and in a short time will be fnlly stocked
 In the matter of railr, facili- ties, Graham is not so well srovid- ed as other counties. With the ex- ception of the branch from Lords burg to Clifton, seventy-one miles, about half of which is in Graham, the nearest railroad point is Bow ie Station on the Southern Pacific. The Atkinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Company are talking of extending their branch from Silver City down the Gila to the Pueblo Yiejc val ley, and from thence to Florence and Phoenix. Such a road would open the rich agricultural valleys of Arizona, and rapidly settle up the vacant lands of Graham. The mountains of Graham are covered with a rich growah of pine, and the valleys and foothills with mesquite and other native woods. Two saw mills have been at work in Graham range for several years. CHIEF TOWNS.
 Clifton, the largest town in Grasa ham county, is built in a narro canyon on both sides of the Sa Francesca river, with lofty cliffs Of conglcmerate towering on either hand. The houses are scattered along the river bank for over half a mile. The population is placed at ]. 200. There are dozen mer- cantile establishments, two hotels, saloons, ad libitum, restaurants. lodging houses, and all the con- comitants of live mining camp. There are a number of substantial brick edlfces, and the place has lucrative trade with the mines ad- iacent and with the cattle ranges.
 The river is crossed by several foot-bridges. and furnishes an abundance of clear cold water. The smelling works of the Arizona Copper Company are situated here. Clifton is Q typical mining camp, and is we'll worthy of a visit The trip over the narrow gauge from Lordsburg will be found full of lnterest-the engineering skill be- ing something surprising.
 Solomonville, the county seat, is situated near the center of the Pueblo Viejo valley. The location IS delightful one; and the little town is already one of the hand somest in the Territory. The county Court House is a handsome building of sun-dried brick, sur rounded by trees. There are sew eral stores, good hotel, black smith shops, and number of taste ful private residences With it's many advantages the place is cer- tain to become an important town. Population about four hundred.
 Stafford and Pima are handsome and fourishing villages in the Pueblo Viejo, six and sixteen miles, respectively, west from Solomon u:n rnl oll