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1969 Map of Flores

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Flores
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Flores serves as a central point along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad in this late-1960s desert landscape. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Martinez Creek, Antelope Creek, and Weaver Creek, which flow through the arid flats toward Martinez Wash. Water management for ranching or local transit is evident in the numerous collection points such as Pitts Tank, Big Tank, and Black Hill Tank.

South of the settlement, Moreton Airport sits near the base of Black Hill, indicating the area's utility for mid-century aviation. The landscape's industrial touches are minimal, represented by a Borrow Pit and several wells, suggesting an economy tied more to the railway and light infrastructure than heavy industry. The map captures a moment when the rail line remained the primary artery through this section of the Arizona desert.