A tinted view of the San Francisco Peaks rising snow-capped above a broad grassy meadow dotted with tall ponderosa pines, with a single small figure seated in the foreground. The range, printed here as the "San Francisco Mountains," is a volcanic field just north of Flagstaff, Arizona, whose highest summit, Humphreys Peak, is the tallest point in the state. The peaks were long a landmark on the route west and are sacred in several Native American traditions of the region.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Reached this this morning but
there was so much snow on them -
This card gives rather a good
picture, I posted 2 cards yesterday
but never put the date on -
I am now at Williams & get
to the Canyon 4.15 pm when
we then tomorrow pm Camp
Nearly 24 hours from here.
Eddie
26 July 1916
Addressed to
Mrs E. N. Friend Smith
Dinard, Berkhamsted, England; Isles of Scilly, Cornwall
White border; heavy surface creasing, scuffing and staining across the sky; tinted halftone print.
Postmark: BERKHAMSTED 11 A.M. 18 (month/year partly illegible). Phostint divided back, white border, 2 x 1c Washington stamps; light edge wear.
Cite this card
San Francisco Mountains, Arizona, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/san-francisco-mountains-arizona-circa-1910. Accessed October 24, 2026.
