Coronado 1

Francisco Coronado Voyage!

  • Feb 23, 1540

    Francisco and his men, leaving Compostela.

    Francisco and his men, leaving Compostela.
    Francisco and his men begin their journey.
  • Jul 7, 1540

    A battle takes place. Francisco creates a base.

    A battle takes place. Francisco creates a base.
  • Sep 9, 1540

    Arrived to Cibola. They didn't find any gold as they had hoped

  • Sep 12, 1540

    Francisco splits up some of his men. Those that are sent west discover the Grand Canyon!

    Francisco splits up some of his men. Those that are sent west discover the Grand Canyon!
  • Apr 23, 1541

    Francisco heads toward Quivira.

  • Jun 29, 1541

    Crossing of the Arkansas River!

  • Aug 14, 1541

    Reach Quivira (now Kansas) still no gold.

    Reach Quivira (now Kansas) still no gold.
  • Nov 9, 1541

    Francisco and his men spend the winter on the Rio Grande River

    Francisco and his men spend the winter on the Rio Grande River
  • Apr 23, 1542

    Francisco and his men head home

    Francisco and his men head home
  • Jul 12, 1542

    Francisco and those who survived are home.

    Francisco and those who survived are home.