1884-1889


 * 1) History 1884-1889

The only major U.S. railroad to be operated by westerners and the only railroad built from west to east, the Southern Pacific acquired a unique history and character. It also acquired a reputation, especially in California, as a railroad that people loved to hate. This magisterial history tells the full story of the Southern Pacific for the first time, shattering myths about the company that have prevailed to this day. A landmark account, Sunset Limited explores the railroad's development and influence—especially as it affected land settlement, agriculture, water policy, and the environment—and offers a new perspective on the tremendous, often surprising, role the company played in shaping the American West. d nothing about that), and we, the Pioneer Company, being composed of fine, modest men, never bragged about our expertise. Between 1874 and 1881, the Southern Pacific used its resources from all over the United States to build new tracks that would span the country. The feat was accomplished on January 12, 1883, when the second transcontinental railroad line was completed.² On April 1, 1885, the Southern Pacific railroad decided to take control of their partner, the Central Pacific. Following the acquisition, it was determined that the Central Pacific would no longer remain a separate company, and the two companies integrated everything under the Southern Pacific name.

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The Lost Dutchman Mine

They say that the Apache Indians were probably the first to set eyes on the mountain.They where feared of the "Thunder God", who said that he dwell there and he would destroyed them.

This is a picture of the lost dutch-mans mine. This is a picture of the Pacific rail road Tracks.

This is a picture of Apache Chief Geronimo