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1912 Map of Flagstaff

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Flagstaff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Lowell Observatory sits prominently on the hills overlooking Flagstaff, marking the city's early status as a center for scientific inquiry during the first decade of the twentieth century. The surrounding landscape is a network of pioneer homesteads and ranches, such as Gleason's Ranch and Beasley's Ranch, scattered through the Tusayan National Forest and Coconino National Forest. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting smaller depots like Bellemont and Maine to the wider world.

Industrial and research footprints are evident at Greenlaws Mill and the Experiment Station in Fort Valley. The geography transitions from the high peaks of Sitgreaves Pk and Kendrick Pk down to the expansive Government Prairie. Water remains a critical resource for these high-altitude settlements, noted by the presence of Rogers Lake and numerous named springs like Leroux Spring and Kendrick Spring, which supported the early livestock and timber economy of northern Arizona.