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1883 map of Arizona Territory shows the location of the Fish Ranch, also known as the Empire Ranch, which was purchased by Walter Vail and his partner in 1876. In 1880, the Southern Pacific Railroad arrived in Arizona. This map shows the routes of…

Close up of the 1883 map of Arizona Territory showing Pima County and the location of the Fish Ranch.

One of the original grazing permits issued to the Empire Land and Cattle Company in 1911, allowing their cattle to graze in the National Forest on government land. Note the brands and earmarks for the horses and cattle.

Cattle in a pen at Empire Ranch.

Building and railroad tracks at Empire Ranch.

People in field by water hole at Empire Ranch. A horse and foliage can be seen in the photograph.

Cowboys, horses, and structures at Empire Ranch.

Girl on mule at Empire Ranch.

8 mule wagon trailer hauling supplies from Pantano to Empire Ranch.

Mule at Empire Ranch.

Superintendent & part owner of the Total Wreck - Father sent him car. 1st Oldsmobile in Arizona 1904. (arrow pointing to Jim Seager - man standing behind the car.)

Building and railroad tracks at Empire Ranch.

Cowboys, horses, and mules at Empire Ranch.

Man standing at Empire Ranch.

Cowboys in corral, on horseback and tying a calf, at Empire Ranch.

Crowd at Empire Ranch, some carrying drums.

People on horseback and carriage at Empire Ranch.

Tents and overhang at Empire Ranch.

Cowboys lined up on horseback at Empire Ranch.

Cattle in pen at Empire Ranch.