1962 Map of Flagstaff East

About this map

Elden Mountain and the high volcanic landscape of the Coconino National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of the eastern expansion of Flagstaff. The area serves as a significant cultural crossroads, containing ancient archaeological sites like Elden Pueblo and the Cliff Dwellings within Walnut Canyon National Monument, alongside the modern infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The settlement pattern shows transition as neighborhoods like East Flagstaff and Cliffs emerge near established landmarks such as the Peaceful Valley Memorial Park. Industrial and community life is visible through the numerous cinder pits dotting the hills, a local Drive-in Theater, and schools like Mt Elden Sch. Water management is critical in this high-altitude environment, evidenced by a network of tanks including Smith Tank and Monument Tank, which support the livestock and residents on Anderson Mesa.