CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT ON VINTAGE POSTCARDS

"Wonderland of Rocks, near Douglas, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Irwin. Number 70. Postmarked 1925.

"Wonderland of Rocks, near Douglas, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Irwin. Number 53. Probably dates from 1920s.

"Balanced Rock, Wonderland of Rocks, near Douglas, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Irwin. Number H-1. Number 158. Probably published ca. 1920s. Date of Nov 28, 1934 stamped on back.

""Punch and Judy", Wonderland of Rocks, near Douglas, Arizona". Printed color postcard. Published by Harry Herz, Phoenix, Arizona. Printed by C. T. Co., Chicago. Number D-26. Number 121198. Unused. Published in 1928.

"Totem section, Ryolite Park, Wonderland of Rocks. Ryolite Park is located near Douglas, Arizona. It is a land of queer-shaped rocks that stand out like carved totem poles". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Herz Post Cards, San Diego, Calif. Number 9-2092. Probably dates from 1930s.

"Cochises Head, from Massai Point, Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number B336. Probably dates from late 1930s.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number B340. Probably dates from late 1930s.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number B368. Copyright 1939.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number B-371. Probably dates from late 1930s.

"Spectacular rhyolite formation of pinnacles and balanced rocks form Chiricahua (pronounced Cherry-cowa) National Monument high in Arizona. ...". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Union Oil Company of Calif. Number 3. Copyright 1940.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number B-379. Probably published early 1940s. Postmarked 1948.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number B-380. Probably published early 1940s.

"Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number C-154. Postmarked 1942.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number C-372. Probably dates from early 1940s.

"On the road to the Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers Fotos, Pomona, Calif. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number B381. Postmarked 1943.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number B377. Probably dates from early 1940s.

"Chiricahua National Monument, southeastern Arizona, an amazing wonderland of eroded rock formations accessible from Highways 666 or 80. Volcanic in origin, the 10,694 acre area is a mass of balancing rocks, pinnacles, spires, minarets". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Union Oil Company of Calif. Number 113. Copyright 1941.

"Helmeted Lady, Wonderland of Rocks, Willcox, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Probably dates from 1940s.

"Balanced Rock, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Probably dates from early or middle 1940s. [I have another identical postcard postmarked 1946].

"Cochise Head in Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number E-58. Probably dates from late 1940s. [I have another identical postcard postmarked 1948].

"Sugar Loaf Mountain, Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Number E-61. Postmarked 1947.

""China Boy." 'Wonderland of Rocks' near Douglas, Arizona, the friendly city on the Mexican border". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Photo by A. H. Beffel, Douglas. Probably dates from 1940s.

"A balanced rock, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Printed by Frashers. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Duck on a Rock, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers. Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Number E-4087. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Big Balanced Rock, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Number E-4089. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Looking down into Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers Fotos. Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1947.

"Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Nature's sculpturing, queer rock shapes caused by erosion, Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers Fotos. Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Big Balanced Rock near Douglas, Arizona. Chiricahua (great mountain) National Monument, the wonderland of rocks amidst hundreds of pillars and pinnacles, the big balanced rock, a 16 ton behemouth, supported by a base only inches in diameter". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Colourpicture Publication, Boston 15, Mass. Distributed by Tempe Distributing Co. Number K 1548. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Rock formations, "Wonderland of Rocks", Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. Balance Rock. Donald Duck. Punch and Judy". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Printed by Curteich, Chicago. Number 2B-H1534. Number C-16. Postally used but no postmark. Published in 1942.

"Wild Horses near the Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers, Inc., Pomona, Calif. Number X306. Probably dates from the 1940s.

"Wonderland of Rocks Road, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers Fotos. Number X323. Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Probably dates from the late 1940s.

"Big Balanced Rock. Among the many grotesque formations in Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Frashers. Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Number X4496. Probably dates from the late 1940s.

"Wonderland of Rocks. Chiricahua National Monument. Near Douglas, Arizona. Nature has fashioned an unusual rock formation through the erosive agency of wind and water". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Max Kegley Co., Phoenix, Arizona. Number 18. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"Balanced Rock, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 142. Date of "Jan. 17, '48" written on the back.

"Cochise Head, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona.". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 98. Postmarked 1948.

"Bonita Canyon Road, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 6-Y-108. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"The Heart of Rocks, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 6-Y-261. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"The Kissing Rocks, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 6-Y-263. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"Big Balanced Rock, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Ariz.". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 6-Y-264. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"In the Heart of Rocks, Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 6-Y-266. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"Heart of Rocks scene, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Publisher not given. Number 6-Y-268. Probably dates from very late 1940s.

"Cochise Head in Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. Cochise Head, the bare rock top of a ridge in the northern part of the Chiricahua Mountains, ...". Printed color linen-texture postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Printed by Curteich, Chicago. Number C-18. 0C-H742. Published in 1950. Postmarked 1959.

""Capped" balanced rock, in Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. Only about 35 miles from Willcox, or 30 miles from Bowie, this "Wonderland of Rocks" should be a "must" on every motorist's itinerary. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson, Arizona. Printed by Curteich. Number 0C-K205. Unused. Published in 1950.

"Chiricahua National Monument. Near Douglas, Arizona. Nature has fashioned an unusual rock formation through the erosive agency of wind and water". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number K18. Unused. Probably dates from very early 1950s.

"Totem Pole, Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Western Ways, Tucson, Arizona. Number WR-2. Probably dates from very early 1950s.

"Thor's Hammer, Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Western Ways, Tucson, Arizona. Number WR-3. Probably dates from very early 1950s.

"Echo Canyon, Wonderland of Rocks, Arizona". Black & white real photo postcard. Published by Western Ways, Tucson, Arizona. Number WR-8. Probably dates from very early 1950s.

"Balanced Rock. Probably the most unusual of the many grotesque and interesting rock formations to be found in the "Wonderland of Rocks", Chiricahua National Monument in southern Arizona". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Natural Color Card. Published and distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number K149. Unused. Probably dates from early 1950s.

"Cochise Head. Named after the old Apache chief, this formation of rock preserves his profile in stone. It is viewed from beside the Massai Point Road at Chiricahua National Monument -- The Wonderland of Rocks -- in southeastern Arizona". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Natural Color Card. Published and distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number K159. Unused. Probably dates from early 1950s.

"Chiricahua National Park Monument. Here in southern Arizona nature has fashioned an unusual rock formation through the erosion of wind and water". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Petley Color Card. Published and distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number K88. Probably dates from 1950s.

"Anchorage Rock, Chiricahua National Park, southern Arizona. So-called because of the ring-like hole at top right of rock. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Natural Color Card. Published and distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number P31290. Number SARZ 2. Probably dates from 1950s.

"Punch and Judy, Chiricahua National Park, southern Arizona. This fantastic formation eroded from volcanic deposits in the Heart of Rocks area, ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Natural Color Card. Published and distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number P31291. Number SARZ 1. Probably dates from 1950s.

"Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. "Wonderland of Rocks" with varicolored monoliths carved by erosion into grotesque figures, a paradise for tourists and sightseers". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Frye & Smith, San Diego, California. Number 53161. Probably dates from 1950s.

"Balanced Rock. Probably the most unusual of the many grotesque and interesting rock formations to be found in the "Wonderland of Rocks", Chiricahua National Monument in southern Arizona". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Natural Color Card. Published and distributed by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number K149. Postmarked 1957.

"China Boy, natural rock formation. Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. This view was taken on Massai Point Drive. This paved mountain road leads up Bonita Canyon to China Boy...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by F. J. Schaaf, Alamogordo, New Mexico. Number S-15911. Number 326. Probably dates from 1950s.

"In the heart of the rocks. Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. Contained in the area of the Chiricahua National Monument are the fantastic shapes in stone, carved by rain, wind, and freezing water. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by F. J. Schaaf, Alamogordo, New Mexico. Number ICS-15916. Number 206. Probably dates from 1950s.

"Duck on the Rock, Chiricahua National Monument. Here in southern Arizona nature has fashioned an unusual rock formation through the erosion of wind and water". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 8C-K1044. Dates from 1958.

"Punch and Judy, Chiricahua National Monument. Here in southern Arizona nature has fashioned an unusual rock formation through the erosion of wind and water". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 8C-K1045. Dates from 1958.

"Balanced Rock, Chiricahua National Monument. Here in southern Arizona nature has fashioned an unusual rock formation through the erosion of wind and water". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 8C-K1046. Dates from 1958.

"Heart of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, southern Arizona. South of the Willcox area on State Highway 86, and not far from the New Mexico-Arizona state line". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number ODK-806. Dates from 1960.

"Greetings from Chiricahua. Chiricahua National Park, Southern Arizona. Left: Punch and Judy. Right: Anchorage Rock". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Bob Petley, Phoenix, Arizona. Number P31292. Probably dates from 1960s.

"Big Balanced Rock -- largest of the many balanced rocks in "Wonderland of Rocks," Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number C2964. Probably dates from 1960s.

"Heart of rocks, Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. This view shows the Big Balance Rock in the heart of the rocks. The monument contains one of those areas where mother nature has gone spectacular. The wind, rain, and temperature have worked on the rock strata to carve it into fantastic shapes. Located in the southeast part of Arizona near Douglas, and Wilcox, Arizona and Lordsburg, N. M.". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by F. J. Schaaf, Alamogordo, New Mexico. Number 205. Number S-8176-3. Probably dates from 1960s.

"Chiricahua National Monument. Where the winds of the ages performed a miracle in artistry in carving wierd and wonderful shapes from mountains of stone. Many camping and picnic stops. Can be reached either from Bowie or Willcox, Arizona". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Phoenix Specialty Adv. Co., Phoenix, Arizona. Number 13560. Probably dates from 1960s.

"Chiricahua National Monument. Chiricahua National Monument, often called the "Wonderland of Rocks", is one of Arizona's most beautiful scenic wonders". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Freelance Products Co., Phoenix, Arizona. Number 038. Probably dates from 1970s.

"The "Rock Forest", Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Unused. Copyright 1977.

"Camel's Head, Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Unused. Copyright 1977.

"Sea Captain, Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Unused. Copyright 1977.

"Cochise Head, Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Unused. Copyright 1977.

"China Boy, Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Unused. Copyright 1977.

"Sea Captain, Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Unused. Copyright 1977.

"Thor's Hammer, Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, Arizona. ...". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Printed by Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Copyright 1977. Postmarked 1978.

"Cochise Head. The mountain resembling the face of Cochise recalls a time when this great Apache warrior lived and fought in this Chiricahua wilderness". Printed color chrome-style postcard. Published by Freelance Products Co., Phoenix, Arizona. Number 099. Probably dates from 1970s.

"Laughing Rock and Cochise Head. Two of the remarkable natural rock and mountain formations to be found in the Chiricahua National Monument of southern Arizona". Printed color chrome-style postcard, continental size. Published by Petley Studios, Phoenix, Arizona. Number 10X112751. Probably dates from late 1970s.

"Thor's Hammer. Chiricahua National Monument. Seventeen miles of day-use hiking trails take the interested explorer through spectacular rock formations, such as this scene in the "Heart of Rocks" area". Printed color chrome-style postcard, continental size. Published by Impact, Concord, CA. Number 2009 G-1651. Copyright 1981.

"China Boy. Chiricahua National Monument. A rhyolite rock formation called 'China Boy' can be seen in the upper Bonita Canyon along a six mile scenic drive through Chiricahua National Monument". Printed color chrome-style postcard, continental size. Published by Impact, Concord, CA. Number 2010 G-1651. Copyright 1981.

Here is a humorous postcard to finish the exhibit: "You see the derndest sights out here - "Look at that odd shape with the peculiar bulges!". "-An' lookit th' ol' stone face - I'll bet she's a million years old". "Humphrey! Are you going to stand there and let them say things like that about me?"" Printed color linen-texture postcard. Distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. Published by Curteich, Chicago. Reg Manning Travelcard, Number 37. Copyright 1948. Postmarked 1949.

"Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona". This is a small (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches) mailable folder holding 10 separate small views. The views are color chrome-style printed small cards, each 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Published by W. M. Cline Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. Unused. Probably circa late 1950s.