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1962 Map of Flagstaff East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Flagstaff East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Elden Mountain and the steep contours of Walnut Canyon anchor this mid-century survey of the high desert terrain east of Flagstaff. The landscape reveals a complex mix of natural monuments and early industrial expansion, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor serving as a primary artery for the region. Evidence of local volcanic geography is present in the numerous Cinder Pits and landmarks like Devils Head and Wildcat Hill, while urban growth is captured in the purple tinting of residential areas near East Flagstaff and Cliffs.

Educational and administrative centers, including Mt Elden Sch and the Elden Ranger Station, indicate a stabilizing community within the Coconino National Forest. To the southeast, the deep incision of the canyon landscape leads to the Walnut Canyon National Monument, where the Monument Headquarters stands near the rim. This map documents a period of transition, showing the infrastructure of a growing mountain city alongside long-established ranching water sources like Log Cabin Tank and Campbell Tank.