History of Phoenix, Early Wagon Roads from Phoenix to Cave Creek, Prescott, and Wickenburg, Arizona

More than a century ago, the Black Canyon, Cave Creek, and Wickenburg wagon roads carried freighters and stagecoaches to mining towns and military camps north of Phoenix. Using rare early maps of the Salt River Valley, the video shows the history of these roads through the north central and west Phoenix urban area between 1867 and 1887. The first appearance of Grand Avenue on a widely distributed map and its role in Phoenix’s early growth are also described.

[@nativearizonaadventures]

Sweet thank you for all the valuable information 👍

[@steveschumacher5249]

Your presentation is incredibly educational, Ed. You always help me learn new stuff, which is important to me. To see those roads leading into the Phoenix Settlement, then the townsite is remarkable. You make it so easy to envision those freight wagons bouncing along north and south. Love it!

[@axplayer6918]

very nice info, lived in various intersections of those old roads and wagon ways. thank you

[@theTerryFam1]

Another wonderful production, Ed! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to preserving the history of our beautiful city.

[@Straycurrent]

On this day when the temperature in Phoenix was 113 degrees we have to ask ourselves: How did they ever do it back then?
Thanks for this look at a portion of our history.

[@500K-Tundra]

Hi Ed -
I grew up in Central Phoenix and wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all your hard work putting these videos together. I enjoy them tremendously. So much history we hear so little about.
Thank you for your time!

[@eddobbins1398]

You are very welcome Robert, I enjoy putting them together

[@johnperez4381]

Love this information on early phoenix history.

[@tomyount8142]

Well done, Ed! Thanks for keeping our history alive.

[@Lizerator]

I am really enjoying your videos. Thanks for making them!

[@kinnertubbyson]

I'm a Wickenburg resident, born in AZ, and drive Grand ave every day from Wickenburg to 43rd ave and Indian school. I love this history!!!! Thank you Ed

[@dennismoroney]

35th Ave, and Indian School Rd intersect with Grand Ave, just for accuracy. I used to live just north of Indian School on 35th which is why this is important to me…

[@jeffstapleton5256]

Really awesome! Great job.

[@superthinkbig]

Great info and presentation

[@eddobbins1398]

Thank you!

[@ronwade5646]

Gila City, not Phoenix and the Grand and Arizona canals were originally dug centuries ago.

[@derrickwillie4449]

Hello are you named after Dobbins Road?