Upper Ferry Site

A look back in time.

NPS/ Stephanie Metzler

Quick Facts

Location:

Lees Ferry, AZ

Significance:

Historic River Trail

Amenities

1 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Safer and easier crossing made possible by moving the landing site here

Completed 1899

Improvement included a new ferry launch site, a new ferry boat mounted on permanent track cable, and new road. James Emett took over as lead ferryman in 1896 and requested major changes. Previous operators fought their way upstream rowing boats across the river, but the new cable system let the river current do much of the work.