Butterfield Stage Station (two photos) / by Dave Hileman

This was where passengers would rest, horses changed, water containers filled and there was some safety from the Apache. This was also the site of several battles. The stage route begin in 1857 and delivered both mail and passengers across a rather hostile environment. 

Wide valley just beyond the stage ruins. We are heading toward the mountain in the center.

Wide valley just beyond the stage ruins. We are heading toward the mountain in the center.