1954 Map of Flagstaff

About this map

The high desert and volcanic peaks of northern Arizona are captured in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by expansive tribal lands and early transcontinental travel routes. At the foot of San Francisco Mountain, the community of Flagstaff serves as a hub for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which parallels U.S. Route 66. To the west, the Navajo Ordnance Depot indicates the region's military significance during and after the war. Moving east, the terrain transitions into the Painted Desert and the high mesas of the Hopi Indian Reservation, where ancient settlements like Oraibi and Shongopovi are documented alongside Bureau of Indian Affairs sites like Keams Canyon. This edition captures the era of the roadside trading post, featuring local landmarks such as the Buck Rodgers Trading Post and the appropriately named Meteor City near the famous impact crater.