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1894 Map of San Francisco Mtns

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of San Francisco Mtns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Flagstaff serves as the primary hub in this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance of Northern Arizona, situated along the critical corridor of the A and P Railroad. The settlement patterns here reveal a landscape defined by volcanic peaks and the essential search for water in an arid environment. Notable landmarks such as Fort Moroni and the elevated expanse of Elden Mesa stand near the base of the San Francisco Mountains, which dominate the central topography.

To the east, the drainage of the Little Colorado River features significant natural landmarks including Grand Falls and Black Falls, with The Crossing marking a rare point of passage. The map documents numerous isolated water sources vital to ranching and early travel, such as Turkey Tanks, Cohonini Tank, and various springs like Le Roux Spring and Hart Spring. This survey captures the region just as the railroad was cementing the permanent footprint of towns like Cosnino and Bellmont.