Tombstone epitaph., 1921-06-12

Scfssaa .FfIs aSp LSslc tdEyOH road was graded cut some eleven miles from Douglas. and a grading gang is now at work continuing this road on through the canyon past the Hunsaker ranch. This road through the canyon will vary from the old road considerably in some places. and we feel sure We can put a good road through this county at a very reason able cost and one that will accom- modate quite number of people.
 There are some eight miles of road to be built between Wilcox and Bow ie and ten miles between Bowie aaG San simon, all Of the latter being surface work. and parts of the for mer and it is hoped to complete this road by the end of the fiscal year.
 Regarding the proposed road over the Chiricahua mountains. County Engineer Smyth says:
 Our survey Of this proposed road begins al a point four miles east of Light on what is known as the Light Rock Creek road, and runs in a northerly direction for four and one half miles: here We turn east and run close to what is known as the Shaw ranch. which is close to the mouth of Pine canyon. running up Pine canyon five and one-half miles beyond Shaw's ranch. crossing through what is known locally as Downing's pass into Pinery canyon. and which is four and one-half miles from the top of the mountain. We reach the top of the mountain at an elevation Of S30o feet. and at the edge of Barefoot and Rustler's park
 Maximum Grade IT Miles
 For the first r miles We have a maximum grade of three percent. and the next two and one-half miles is on straight eight percent: the balance on an eight per cent or less. All of the curvature being very light for tho first T. miles. and the balance meet ing with government requirements.
 We have all the location made, and it is hard to say just at this time wha: the total cost Of this road will be, but think it can be built for something like ninety to one hundred thousand dollars. The grade is all easy. like wise the curves. with one or two ex- captions. at which places it is plan ned to widen curves and put heavy rails on the outer edge
 Is Most Practical.
 We have tried out other canyons and have found that the road as out. lined is the most practical. both to construct and maintain. and. too. grades and curvatures are both light CT.
 From the point where We hit Barefoot and Rustler's park We can easily go anywhere on top of the mountain to other parks on an eight percent grade or less
 Timber Near Shsw's.
 Near Shaw's ranch We begin to top of the mountain the scenery is unsurpas ssed in COchise county: more especially. from the point where VIC cross from Pine canyon into Pinery. at which point our line IS several hun dred feet above the bottom of the canyon
 Tn addition to this road touching one of the most beautiful playgrounds to be found in this state. it also makes accessible to market some for ty million feet of lumber as estimated by the forset reserve
 May Get Federal Ai6.
 Near Shaw's ranch We enter the Chiricahua national forest: it is pos sible for us to receive federal aid through the forest reserve in con- structing this part of our road. which covers all of the heavy work.
 Taking an eight percent grade as our maximum. were it not for the fact that we have few sharp curves such as are necessary in all moun- tain construction. one could go from Douglas or Bisbee to the top of the Chiricahua mountains in high gear" International
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