Butterfield Route / Oatman Massacre Overnighter

[@michaelscarboro4865]

Really nice adventure. Thank you for your history lesson and for all of your work putting this together.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you, Michael! I'm glad people enjoy watching & learning -- that makes the effort worth it.

[@jatorresrv]

Your productions are unique. Thanks for sharing.

[@crazybastrd7489]

Love the research you do before your trips. Cant wait for your ck backroad dude!

[@azoffroad_net]

Thanks, David! Haha -- ONE of these days I'll get back to the backway to CK.

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

Excellent and informing. Thanks 🏜🏜

[@adampolselli597]

I'm looking forward to watching this video a little later today! I hope all is well with you and your family during these crazy times, Scotty!

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you, Adam! Hope you enjoyed it. All is good here so far. I've been able to catch up on editing a few more videos but I am definitely anxious for all of this to blow over and get back out on the trails! Stay safe!

[@EnriqueSonora]

Great video and appreciate the history and closeups of the trail, including the aerial shots, totally awesome

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you for the kind words, Enrique! Appreciate you watching & glad you enjoyed it!

[@W7DSY]

I must say, you've produced an excellent video, best I've seen on the Oatman site and beyond--better than my vid on the same subject. The Oatman "gravesite" is, I understand, only a memorial. The Oatmans are buried nearby, but not sure of the location. And that 'tank' with holes in the end is part of an old steam boiler, which likely ran a pump to move water up to the top of the bluff. The holes were for the flues that ran through it. Finally, it has been erroneously reported (including Wikipedia) that the adobe wall is the remains of the Sentinel railroad depot. It is not, but the original Sentinel railroad depot (1884) still exist just north of the freeway, and there is an organization trying to rescue/restore it.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you for the kind words, sir! This one was a lot of fun to do. Like the actual date of the massacre, I think the final resting place of the Oatmans is up in the air. I've seen conflicting reports online -- some say they were moved to the river valley, others say they are on the bluff. The guy I talked too (Gerry) seemed to believe they were down below. I guess the Butterfield Route passed directly over the graves at first. It was later changed with a slight bend to go around the graves out of respect, according to him. It's interesting to hear about the boiler. There is so little published about the area, any little tidbit is nice to hear. Regarding the Sentinel Depot, I did see a Facebook page with the preservation efforts they are making to the building you are referring to. I guess the adobe walls south of the tracks were part of another structure. Anyways, thanks again for watching & commenting!

[@azdesertdog]

Well done sir. I keep meaning to get to this site.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you Mr. DesertDog! There is a lot to check out -- you may have to make it an overnight trip!

[@joecerda630]

Yup been to the grave site, massacre site and frequent the town on my way to Vegas...great video Scotty...another hit!

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you, Joe! Definitely a very neat area. I was glad to make it back out!

[@sweettea5329]

how far is the walk from the massacre site to the gravesite?

[@joecerda630]

@@sweettea5329 if I remember correctly it's a few minute walk

[@TheIronRide]

The research you do for each trail is fantastic. I got hooked on your channel from the first video I watched. In fact your channel is a big part of why I now have my channel. And your drone work is top notch.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you for watching, and for the kind words! That's so awesome to hear. I'm glad you enjoy the videos and are able to get out on the trail. Best of luck with your channel & hope to run into you one day out there!

[@cw50must]

very informative and entertaining.

[@azoffroad_net]

Good to hear. Thank you again for watching!

[@dianeneu6197]

An amazing video, one of your best yet! I so enjoyed all of the history. As always I just love seeing the night sky and of course the old camp box. Thanks for sharing and taking me with you on this new adventure.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you! I'm glad you guys enjoyed this one. I had a lot of fun making it (as always)!

[@ronnyber]

Awesome video. Have always wanted to see this area. Thanks for sharing.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you for watching! Definitely a neat area -- a lot to check out!

[@edjrmorgan]

Awesome!

[@patsyvasquez2358]

Great video. Farther to the west there is Texas Hill mountain there is an old pump house the Morman's ( I believe) were the ones that pumped water to the top of the mesa you can see old fields and ditches.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you for watching, Patsy! I read about Texas Hill in doing research for this video. Looks like it is west of Dateland. I'll have to check it out next time.

[@desertadventures623]

Awesome video Scotty. It has a great time as I was planning a trip out that way my self with the family soon for just this reason. So seeing what the most recent trail conditions helps. Great research, keep up the exploring. Maybe someday we will cross paths.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you, Matt! Most of the trail was in good shape, and as you saw, there is plenty to check out. Hope to see you on the trail someday!

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

You do such a great job! We'll have to catch up sometime. We live in Cochise county. Headed to camp outside Phoenix in February. Might check this area out for. My wife and I have explored several stations along the old Butterfield route from the New Mexico border all the way to Maricopa, but never further west than Gila Bend. what are you going to find what was left of the old Maricopa Wells station about 22 years ago, when you can still get out there and check it out.

[@AZ762SHOOTER]

You were near sears point and stanwix station, the westernmost skirmish in the civil war. You were so close!

[@robertlyman9789]

Wondering if you array any amature radio equip? Good back up coms, probably a repeater on those mountains

[@bquade70]

Cool. When are we doing a trail meet up? Here in lake Havasu area....

[@azoffroad_net]

Thanks for watching! I was hoping to do one sometime this year, but with everything going on, we'll have to wait and see. It will likely be somewhere closer to Phoenix, Havasu is a 3 hour drive.

[@mcolbyb]

Great Video, can't wait to check it out. How do you keep you car so clean on the trail?

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank you! I typically wash it before a trip, and sometimes put some tire shine on. 👍

[@kerrykeim8484]

I'm jealous. I've got a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis edition and no place to go in Illinois... armpit of the prairie.

[@azoffroad_net]

Thank, Kerry. Sorry to hear that. You should make a trip out to AZ (or any part of the West, really) -- there are so many trails!