1969 Map of Flores

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a straight diagonal through this Yavapai County landscape, providing a primary anchor for the small settlement of Flores. This late 1960s environment is defined by its water management and transit infrastructure, featuring the Moreton Airport and a network of water catchment systems like Martinez Tank, Big Tank, and Pits Tank. The terrain is shaped by the drainage patterns of Martinez Creek, Antelope Creek, and Weaver Creek, which flow toward the southern rises of Black Hill. Numerous named Jeep trails and footpaths suggest a landscape utilized for ranching or prospecting, connecting remote water sources across the arid washes. The layout of Soto Wash and Martinez Wash illustrates the natural hydrology that influenced the positioning of early regional infrastructure.