Francisco Coronado Voyage! By ChristineP15 Feb 23, 1540 Francisco and his men, leaving Compostela. Francisco and his men begin their journey. Jul 7, 1540 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! 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. Nov 9, 1541 Francisco and his men spend the winter on the Rio Grande River Apr 23, 1542 Francisco and his men head home Jul 12, 1542 Francisco and those who survived are home.
