PUBLIC LIBRARY
REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
CALIFDRNIANA
MM
SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
r
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
3 1223 04589 9631
REFERENCE BOOK
Not to be taken from the Library
= P PUBLIC LIBRARY
D ' K REFERENCE DEPARTMENT .
•\
DEWITT& SNfUINC
^»0A0N W SAG£i«U
af.jKSaSiSSf^
f
S^
% ^/C /
, _ ^.
P& 1 .
©x- ^
Digitized by the Internet Archive
in 2010 with funding from
San Francisco Public Library
http://www.archive.org/details/pacifictourist1881will
ADAMS & BISHOP'S
ILLUSTRATED
ttikfeli audi M|
THE PACIFIC TOURIST.
The handsomest Guide Book in the world ! Every traveler needs it ! Buy the bestl Adams & Bishop's Illustrated
Trans-Continental Guide of the Pacific Railroad, Scenery of the Far West, Pleasure Resorts, Mines and Lands of California,
Utah, The Black Hill*, Idaho, Nevada, and the Pacific Coast. The most wonderful book of Western Scenery ever known.
920,000 worth of engravings Full of Grand Illustrations of Scenery. It describes every Railroad Station of the Union
and Central Pacific Railroads for 3,500 miles. Tells you Where to Go, What to See, Where to Sport and Fish, all about
the Pleasure Resorts, Springs, Lakes, Mountains, Mines, Lands, and every place that will interest you ou your Overland
Trip. 378 pages, price 81.50, flexible covers. Railroad Edition, $3.00, full cloth, 320 pages.
TOURISTS' MAP OF COLORADO.
Endorsed by Prof. Hayden as the most accurate Map of the Stato ever published. Contains all the Hayden Surveys,
and is the handsomest Western Map ever seen. Contains the elevation of eveiv Mountain Peak, Pass, and Lake in the
State, ever; Road and Trail. County Boundaries. Cities. Towns, and Post Offices. The only complete Map of Rivers,
Si reams, L ikes, Railroads, and Routes to the Health and Pleasure Resorts and Mines of all portions of the State. Its geo-
gniphical surveys of the San Juan Mining Region have been of unusual detail, completeness, and accuracy. Price, 50
cents, paper covers.
Tourists' Guide to the San Juan Mines.
i lontalns full description of all the Mining localities discovered within the past two years, their extraordinary richness,
and Etoutes of Travel thither. Full of information of practical importance to every miner and traveler ; also describes toe
following topics : Beauty of Scenery, Hot Springs, wagon Wheel Gap, Elevation of Mountains, Towns. Bates "f Fare,
Expenses of Living Prices Paid for Ore, Miners' Outfits, The Famous Pagosa Springs, Freight, Charges. Reduction Works,
How to I/>cate a Claim, Market Prices of Goods in principal towns of San Juan, eta., etc.; all about the new Mines at Lake
City, Silverton. Ouray, Mineral City, Parrott City, and Itosita ; Mining Laws of the United States, and of > olorado ; all, in
fait that a Miner can possibly wish to know. Accompanied with a handsome colored Map of Koutes to Colorado
from the East. Price, 50 cents, paper covers.
All Die, above Guides and Maps for sale on all Railroad Trains in the West, or sent by mail, on receipt of price, by
addressing
ADAMS & BISHOP, Publishers,
46 Beekman St., Few York.
Also for sale at PUBLISHERS' AGENCIES,
1URKAL0W BROS..
Omaha, Neb.
JANSEN, McCLURG & CO.,
Chicago, 111.
RICHARDS & CO.,
Denver, Col.
AM. TRACT SOC.,
San Francisco, Cal.
E. DENISON,
Sacramento, Cal.
TRUBNER & CO.,
London. Eng.
%h^ lianilsomcsf ^jjjmtlc tyooh
Tisr mariE -woirxiID-
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOK OF WESTERN SCENERY
EVER, ISSUED.
The Most Complete, Accurate and Reliable Trans-
continental Guide Ever Known.
Officially Endorsed by the Pacific R. R. Companies.
TESTIMONIALS.
General Ticket Office Union Pacific R. R. )
Omaha, Neb., Feb., 16, 1876. 1
Having examined the proof-sheets anil illustrations of
your new " Pacific Tourist, and Guide of Travel Across the
Continent" we take pleasure in saying that the book con-
veys more detailed information of the Union and Central
Pacific R. R. Line, and the Country through which it passes,
than any publication of similar character we have ever seen.
To those intending to settle, the miner, the tourist, the
health and pleasure seeker, it is an especially valuable and
reliable guide. Hoping it will find the ready sale it merits,
we are yours truly,
THUS. L. KIMBALL, G. P. and T. Agent.
Land Department Union Pacific R. R. Co. )
Omaha, Neb., Feb 17. 1876. )
I have examined the prospectus and proof-sheets of your
" Pacific Tourist," and can state without hesitation that the
work meets my unqualified approval. Your book will sup-
ply a long felt want for a complete and reliable Guide to
those crossing the Continent. I am glad you have under-
taken such a work; very few are so well qualified by per-
sonal experience and observation of this great region, to
know its attractions and resources, and able to present them
in a clear and concise manner. Your work has my must
hearty commendation, and I am confident you will have
the abundant success your enterprise and efforts deserve.
Yours truly, Q. F. DAVIS, Land Com.
Pullman Pacific Car Co. )
Omaha, Neb.. March 11, 1876. 1
I am glad to know that you have decided to publish a com-
prehensive and complete work for the guidance of the
thousands who visit our Western country in pursuit of
health and pleasure, and I will say in all sincerity that I
know of no person more competent than yourself for this
work, and I hope your fondest expectations will be more
thau realized.
Yours truly, L. M. BENNETT, Supt.
Central Pacific R. R. I
Ran Francisco, Cal., Feb. 29, 1876. )
H. T. "Williams, Esq:— We take pleasure in noticing
your efforts in the publication of anew and improved Guide
and Hand Book for the use of regular passengers and tour-
ists traveling over the Overland or Pacific R. R. Line, and
to places of resort, interest or curiosity in California and
Nevada. From proofs of your work which we have exam-
ined, we judge that the same, when complete, will prove
satisfactory to the public, anil we trustthat it will meet with
ready sale. Very respectfully,
T. H. GOODMAN, G. P. A. and T. A.
I cheerfully endorse the above.
A. N. TOWNE, Gen'l Supt.
Union Pacific R. R. Co., Chief Engineer's Office, )
23 Nassau street. New York, Oct. 4. 1876. J
Mr. Henry T Williams:— I am exceedingly well
pleased with The Pacific Tourist; the illustrations are of
remarkable beauty, and the descriptions of scenery are
very interesting.
It is in all respects the best volume yet produced, relat-
ing to Travel and Scenery of the Far West; and of the
Pacific Railroad, in particular, it is undoubtedly the most
full, accurate and complete Guide I have ever seen.
I consider it indispensable to every traveler to Califor-
nia; a great credit to the country, the Publisher, and the
Railroad. (Signed,) T. S1CKELS, Chief Engineer.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincv R. R. 1
Chicago. Sept. 12. 1876. t
Having carefully examined your " Pacific Tourist" and
Guide across the Continent, I have no hesitation in pro-
nouncing it a " grand xuccess.'*
It is full of interesting information and valuable statis-
tics, and I cheerfully recommend it to the Traveler and
Tourist.
D. W. HITCHCOCK, Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R. I
Chicago. August 31, 1876. I
I am In receipt of your Illustrated Trans. Continental R.
R. Guide, and will say that it is the handsomest, most com-
plete, accurate and reliable Overland Guide that I have yet
seen. The Engravings are well executed, and the scenery
selected for Illustrations, the finest on the route.
I am confident that your efforts to furnish Tourists with
a correct and readable Guide, will insure its success.
A. M. SMITH, Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R. I
Chicago, Oct. 6, 1876. 1
Allow me to express a hearty appreciation of your
11 Pacific Tourist."
As a Guide to the Pacific, it is far in advance of any
other work of similar character that has come to my notice,
and. one that you may justly be proud of.
It is replete with valuable information to the traveler,
and so interspersed with excellent miscellany, I unlike other
so-called Guides.) that* the reader can not fail to become
interested, and close with a verdict of "well done."
SAM UKL POWELL. Gen'l Ticket Aeent C, B. & Q. R. R.
Also, Sec'y, Gen'i Ticket and Pass. Agent's
Association of U. S.
tottmonutls i <&n&mwmmt$
OF
RAILROADS, THE PRESS, AND PUBLIC MEN.
"Union Pacific Railroad Co., I
Omaha, Neil, May30, 1876. I
Mr. Henry T Williams:
I consider The Pacific Tourist a very complete
volume, indispensable to the overland passenger, and a
book Uiat every library should contain. The information
it gives is correct and concisely stated, while the illustra-
tions arc vcrv true ami beautiful, forming a most attractive
feature of the work. You should he liberally rewarded for
the pains and expense you have been at in producing it.
J. J. Dickey,
Superintendent Telegraph Department.'*
"Office Chicago & North-western Railroad, Co., I
Chicago, June 3, 1876. 1
You have made a Guide that you should be proud of. and
I trust that you will be amply repaid for your work. I sin-
cerely hope for its success.
W. H. Stennett,
General Passenger Agent."
'V j
976. )
" Office of U. S. Geological and Geographical Survey
of the Territories,
Washington, June 10, 187
Dear Sir:
Your Guide Book is splendid. Nothing like it ever
got out on this Continent. It is a world of information in
regard to the Far West. It will he useful, not only to the
traveler, but to all others, as a condensed library of infor-
mation about the West. Yours sincerely,
F. V. Hayden."
" Michigan Cbntral Railroad Co., 1
Chicago, May 29, 1876. 1
I thank you for an opportunity to see ' Williams' Pa-
cific Toi aiSTS' GUIDE. It makes a very creditable ap-
pearance, and will meet the wants of all who are searching
for a correct, guide to the many points of interest upon our
great Trans-continental Route. I wish you much
siic.ss in the undertaking. \ r ours truly,
Henry C. Wf.ntwortii,
General Passenger Agent."
"Chicago, Burlington & Quinoy Railroad Co.. 1
Boston, June 1, 1876. )
Y'our Guide is very finely gotten up, and is ahead of any-
thing of the kind 1 have yet seen.
E. P. Ripley,
General Eastern Agent."
" Michigan Central Railroad, (
Boston, June 6, 1876. I
X have examined your 'Pacific Tourist,' and take
pleasure In commending it to trans-continental travelers,
not otdy as an accurate Guide Book, but as a work well cal-
culated to while away hours which become too heavy for
comfort. The work is well edited, and is worthy of a place,
not only in the hands of the traveler, but on the shelves of
the private library. 1 hope your labors will meet with sat-
isfactory reward.
J. Q. A. Bean,
General Eastern Agent."
" We are surprised at the amount of information it con-
tains. The volume contains more matter than the com-
bined issues of Nordhott's California, Picturesque America,
and Crofutt's book. Its illustrations of western scenery
and travel, in numbers, beauty and accuracy, exceed those
of any volume ever published. The railroatl companies
have unqualifiedly indorsed it as the most accurate and re-
liable guide ever seen."
American Bookseller, N. Y.
"The Pacific Tourist is singularly full and complete."
The Evening Post, N. Y.
" 1 he Pa ci fic Tourist is as its editor claims, the costliest:
and handsomest book of the sort yet issued. The descrip-
tions are well written, and w I engravings after good art-
ists are very handsome. Mr. Williams has done a great
deal of traveling, spent a considerable amount of money
in getting up the Guide, and has been very competently
aided by tourists and journalists of experience."
Springfield Republican, (Mass.)
"It will not disappoint expectations in any respect, its
only fault, being that, its contents are of so comprehensive a
kind, that the Intending tourist will, likely enough, stiller
from an embarrassment of riches."
Daily Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pa.
" This Guide ranks among the very best efforts ever issued.
Its richness and completeness in illustrations, information
and descriptions, can only be realized by an examination
of the work. The ground traveled over and described is
immense. It is doubtful if any other work offers so much
valuable and useful information to travelers in so suc-
cinct and attractive a form. We may say that it gives, in-
deed, too much for the money. The views are profuse ami
notably good. The amount of illustration in the book con-
sidering its cost, is absolutely marvelous, and theabilii \ and
energy Mr. Williams has shown in getting it up is some-
thing'to be admired."
Publishers' Weekly, New York City.
" At last there is a Guide Book to the Pacific Coast, every
way worthy of the wonderful scenery, and inexhaustible
resources of the western part of the American Continent,
and the sagacity, skill and money that have given us the
Pacific Railroads.
Tin: Pacific Tourist is edited by the one man in this
country, who is competent to furnish such a Guide Hook.
Mr. Williams has, in personal travel and by various excur-
sions, made himself personally familiar with the whole
ground. The volume is rilled with all possible information of
value to those intending to travel to the Pacific, and is so
interestingly written, and so lavishly and beautifully illus-
trated by the best artists, as to make it a volume worthy any
library. Time and space utterly fail to describe details.
The hook only needs to be seen to be appreciated."
The Daily Union, Springfield, Mass.
"Indispensable to persons traveling in the West. It is
brought out in excellent, even sumptuous style, and Is very
copiously illustrated with pictures of interesting places and
characters.
Every sortof information useful and entertaining, is given
in regard to the whole region of the Pacific Slope, thus
making the hook of the greatest value to tourists and busi-
ness men."
The Daily Graphic, N. Y.
C"pTri;lit. 187â„¢, by Henry T. Williams.
PALACE-CAR LIFE ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
•#«
ADAMS & BISHOP'S
OF TRAVEL,
FROM
The Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
CONTAINING FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF
RAILROAD ROUTES ACROSS THE CONTINENT, ALL PLEASURE RESORTS AND PLACES OF MOST
NOTED SCENERY IX THE FAR WEST, ALSO OF ALL CITIES, TOWNS, VILLAGES,
U. S. FORTS, SPRINGS, LAKES, MOUNTAINS,
ROUTES OF SUMMER TRAVEL, BEST LOCALITIES FOR HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING, AND ENJOY-
MENT, WITH ALL NEEDFUL INFORMATION FOR THE PLEASURE TRAVELER,
MINER, SETTLER, OR BUSINESS MAX.
A COMPLETE TRAVELER'S GUIDE
'foe WLniiwx m& Ofoutnil Wntifxt I
3g£ ~
AND ALL POINTS OF BUSINESS OR PLEASURE TRAVEL TO
CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, NEBRASKA, WYOMIXG, UTAH, NEVADA, MONTANA, THE MINES AND MINING
OF THE TERRITORIES, THE LANDS OF THE PACIFIC COAST, THE WONDERS OF THE
ROCKY MOUNTAINS, THE SCENERY OF THE SIERRA NEVADAS, THE COL-
ORADO MOUNTAINS, THE BIG TREES, THE GEYSERS, THE
YOSEMITB, AND THE YELLOWSTONE.
HENRY T. WILLIAMS, Editor.
â– WITH SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY
Prof. F. V. HAYDEN, CLARENCE KING, Capt. DUTTON, A. C. PEALE, JOAQUIN
MILLER, J. B. DAVIS, F. E. SHEARER.
I ,• { v ;■'.ILLUSTRATIONS 3*f r, '- ,. '■> ° „ ■'^
THOMAS MORAN,' A. C. 'WARREN, W. ' SNYDER.' F.' SCHELL,' H. W. TROY, A. AVILL.
ENGRAVINGS BY MEEDER & CHUBB.
Price, $1.50 Railroad Edition, Flexible Covers, 332 pp.
" $2.00 Full Cloth, Stiff Covers, 364 pp.
NEW YOEK:
ADAMS & BISHOP, PUBLISHERS.
1881.
Rogers & Sherwood, 21 and 23 Barclay Street, New York.
W S*£ PREFACE
59 (1
NEW FIELDS OF TJiAYEL.
Since the opening of the Pacific Railroad, there has been developed, not only an immense field of
mining industry, but many new and remarkable Places of Wonderful Scenery and Pleasure Travel.
The Attractions of the Rocky Mountains and Sierras' have become world famous, and Regions un-
known five or ten years ago, have been discovered which far transcend the liveliest imagination in
their scenic beauty, and glorious enjoyment. Those who have ever crossed the Continent once in
enjoyment of the Scenery of the Far West or in search of Health, can now return to the same line
of travel, and spend their entire time in visiting Resorts, Mountains, Lakes, Springs, Canons, which
were unknown before, but now are so easily accessible that an entire Summer can be spent in new
and delightful fields of travel.
The Yellowstone, — with all its glories of Springs, Geysers, Jets, and the million of its fairy-
like colors, and fountains is now open for Tourists, by a new Route, so easily accessible, that a
journey is no more made with effort, but with ease. The recent extension of the Utah Northern
Railroad from Ogden, Utah, to Montana, almost to the border of the Yellowstone Park, now opens
this wonderful Park and its scenery to the world.
The Colorado Mountains. — New Routes of Pleasure Travel in Colorado have also been
opened, with still more wonderful scenery. The Veta Pass, the highest railroad point in America,
with its views of the Spanish Peaks, has been brought to notice by the extension of the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad, also the Grandeur of the Mountains and Lakes of the San Juan Mining
Region. The wonderful richness of the mines at Leaaville, exceeding the riches of any hitherto
known, are hardly greater than the beauties of the scenery, by which it is reached either from
Canon City, or Denver, or Georgetown. By the opening of the Colorado Central Railroad, easy
access is given to the wonders of Clear Creek Canon, the Ascent of Grays Peal; the Middle Part,
the Hut Sulphur Springs, the Beauties of Estes Park and Long's Peak, all of which are of
remarkable interest.
'/'//<■yew Big Trees. — By the opening of the new Stage Route via Madera, there is given
a new Route to the Yosumite, including a visit to another group of Big Trees, of as great celebrity
as any yet discovered.
Arizona. — By the extension of the Southern Pacific Railroad into Arizona, is opened a new
world of mineral richness, and Silver Wealth.
Pleasure Resorts of Southern California. — The Health and Pleasure Resorts of
Southern California, and the Sea Coast Sanitariums, are made more accessible than ever, by the
completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its branches.
Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Satita Cruz, San Bernardino, all made more easy
of access and doubly attractive as Health Resorts.
Mount Shasta. — The wonderful scenery around Mount Shasta and in Northern California, are
now open for tourists, via the California and Oregon Railroad, — a new Region of unusual beauty.
Oregon. — The Attractions of Oregon, and Washington Territory, are now easily reached, and
the " New Empire of the North West " invites a world of Tourists, and offers Homes for settlers.
The Springs of California, — are becoming widely known. Near Clear Lake are new
regions of travel, and the invalid can rejoice in healing virtues and a new climate.
A full record of the wonders reached by the Pacific Railroads, it is difficult to condense into
small compass. The 350 or 100 pages of this volume, have alreadv required for the Editor and his
Assistants, over ten years travel, and $L'0.000 in cost. This volume is before the Tourist as the
result of this expenditure of time and money. , To its pages special assistance lias been given by
' the most eminent travelers-,a'h?t Jjevelhineiiftil Expltur^Cs oft the, d.Hy; **• •*;
Professor F. V. //ttV^'WV^the-c'ekhKktied laa^et.ctf'tbe. United, Sfptes Ideological Exploring
Expedition, has contributed special assistance in the work of making this Guide complete, and
written an admirable account for Tourists of the Wonders of the Yellowstone. Clarence King has
also given a description of the Shoshone Falls.
Thomas Moran, who more than any other artist has drawn sketches of the Wonders of the West.
and Albert Bierstadt the most celebrated of painters of American Scenery, have each added to the
Guide rich embellishments and illustrations.
Wishing every Traveler the utmost joy in his Tour, and a happy " voyage,"
We are sincerely,
ADAMS & BISHOP.
i&xxe&
Wonders of Scenery of the Rocky Mountains,
PACIFIC COAST AND THE PACIFIC RAIL ROAD.
The grandest of American scenery borders
the magnificent route of the Pacific Railroads.
Since their completion, the glorious views of
mountain grandeur in The Yosemite, The Yellow-
stone, have become known. The sublimities of
Colorado, the Rocky Mountains, canons of Utah,
and the Sierra Nevada*, have become famous.
The attractions of the Far West for mining,
stock raising and agriculture have added mil-
lions of wealth and population.
The glorious mountain climate, famed for its
invigorating effects have attracted tourists and
health seekers from the whole world. The
golden land of California, its seaside pleasure
resorts, its fertile grain fields, fruit gardens
and flowers, have given irresistible charms to
visitors ; until now, a tour across the Continent
opens to the traveler a succession of scenes,
worthy the efforts of a life time to behold.
Industries have arisen by the opening of this
great trans-continental line which were never ex-
pected or dreamed of by the projectors ; the
richest of mineral discoveries and the most en-
couraging of agricultural settlements have alike
resulted, where little was thought of, and stran-
gest of all, the tide of travel from Europe to
Asia, China, Japan and the distant isles of the
Pacific Ocean, now crosses the American Conti-
nent, with far more speed and greater safety.
Palace Car Life on the Pacific Rail-
road. — In no part of the world is travel made
so easy and comfortable as on the Pacific Rail-
road. To travelers from the East it is a con-
stant delight, and to ladies and families it is
accompanied with absolutely no fatigue or discom-
fort. One lives at home in the Palace Car with
as much true enjoyment as in the home drawing-
room, and with the constant change of scenes
afforded from the car window, it is far more en-
joyable than the saloon of a fashionable steamer.
For an entire week or more, as the train leisurely
crosses the Continent, the little section and berth
allotted to you, so neat and clean, so nicely fur-
nished and kept, becomes your home. Here you
sit and read, play your games, indulge in social
conversation and glee, and if fortunate enough to
WME &&GXFSG TOMfSSSW.
possess good company of friends to join you, the
overland tour becomes an intense delight.
The sleeping-cars from New York to Chicago,
proceeding at their rushing rate of forty or more
miles per hour, give to travelers no idea of the
true comfort of Pullman car life. Indeed the
first thousand miles of the journey to Chicago or
St. Louis has more tedium and wearisomeness,
and dust and inconvenience than all the rest of
the journey. Do not judge of the whole trip by
these first days out. From Chicago westward
to Omaha the cars are far finer, and traveling
more luxurious, likewise the rate of speed is
slower and the motion of the train more easy than
on roads farther east.
At Omaha, as you view the long Pacific train
just reailv to leave the depol for its overland trip,
(often over 600 feet in length), giving an appear-
ance of strength, massiveness and majestic power,
you can but admit it is exceedingly beautiful and
impressive ; this feeling is still more intensified
when a day or so later, alone out upon the upland
plains, with no living object in sight, as you
stand at a little distance and look down upon the
long train, it seems the handsomest work of
science ever made for the comfort of earth's
people.
The slow rate of speed, which averages but
sixteen to twenty miles per hour, day and
night, produces a peculiarly smooth, gentle
and easy motion, most soothing and agreeable.
The straight track, which for hundreds of miles
is without a curve, avoids all swinging motions of
the cars ; sidelong bumps are unknown. The
cars are connected with the Miller buffer and
platform, and make a solid train, without the dis-
comforts of jerks and jolts. And the steady,
easy jog of the train, as it leisurely moves west-
ward, gives a feeling of genuine comfort, such as
no one ever feels or enjoys in any other part of
the world.
A Pullman Pacific car train in motion is a
grand and beautiful sight too, from within as well