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1962 Map of Flagstaff West

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Flagstaff West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Observatory Mesa and the scientific installations of Flagstaff anchor this topographic survey, which highlights the city's role as a center for astronomy and education. The prominent Lowell Observatory sits atop Mars Hill, while the Naval Observatory Reservation and the Northern Arizona University campus mark the southern and central urban core. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad bisects the landscape, following the natural contours near Sinclair Wash and providing a historical link to the region's industrial growth.

Water management is evidenced by the Flagstaff City Reservoirs and numerous tanks like Sinclair Tank and Matson Tank, essential for sustaining life at the edge of the Coconino National Forest. From the heights of A 1 Mtn to the depths of Switzer Canyon, the map traces the intersection of rugged high-country terrain and deliberate urban expansion, including newer landmarks like Walkup Dome and the Pulliam Airport.