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Flagstaff Arizona Map

Explore Flagstaff, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Flagstaff, Arizona

How to Use This Flagstaff, Arizona Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Flagstaff, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Flagstaff.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Flagstaff
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Coconino County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	35.185212
Longitude	-111.620698
Population	76,831
Density	449.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	86001, 86011, 86002, 86003, 86004
Area Code	928
County Seat	Flagstaff
School District	Flagstaff Unified District

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About Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 76,831. The population density is 449.2 people per km². Flagstaff is located at 35.1852°N, 111.6207°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. Flagstaff is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 86001, 86011, 86002.

Flagstaff commands a high-altitude expanse where the thin, crisp air carries the scent of pine and the sharpness of coming winter. It lies 37.7 miles north-northeast of Cottonwood, AZ (from Cottonwood, AZ: bearing 33°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-southwest of Doney Park. The Rio de Flag cuts a winding path through the rugged terrain, carving its way near Switzer Canyon to define the local topography. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the horizon holds the distant silhouette of the Mogollon Rim, a formidable boundary that anchors the regional landscape. Within the borders of the Colton protected area, the land remains a quiet witness to the shifting light of dusk, which turns the sky a deep, bruised violet as the shadows lengthen across the plateau.

Flagstaff emerged from the intersection of westward migration and the relentless push of the iron rail, a point of gathering for those traversing the high desert. Early settlers recognized the utility of the ponderosa pines and the reliable presence of water, establishing a waypoint that evolved from a rough camp into a permanent settlement. The history of Flagstaff is written in the timber of its original structures and the enduring endurance of those who first cleared the high-elevation scrub. Over generations, the patterns of life here have been shaped by the interplay between the indigenous presence and the influx of travelers seeking passage through the vast, arid interior of the continent.

Flagstaff functions as a significant intellectual and economic hub, anchored by the presence of Northern Arizona University, which brings a pulse of youthful energy to the higher elevations. The local economy draws strength from educational institutions, scientific research, and a service sector that caters to a steady stream of visitors drawn to the high-country climate. Infrastructure in Flagstaff supports a rugged, mountain-town pace, with transit routes navigating the challenging terrain that surrounds the Fort Valley Experimental Forest. Whether through the maintenance of regional research facilities or the support of local commerce, the daily operations of the area remain tethered to the unique environmental demands of life at this altitude.

Flagstaff maintains a culture deeply informed by the natural world, where residents often spend their weekends navigating the Walnut Canyon Loop Trail or observing the quiet stillness of Lowell Tank. The calendar is marked by seasonal shifts and regional festivals that celebrate the distinct character of the high-country, often played out against the backdrop of monsoon thunderheads that build with a slow, deliberate intensity. While the area does not host professional major league teams, the collegiate athletics of Northern Arizona University provide a steady rhythm of competition that resonates through the local spirit. Notable individuals, such as the astronomer V.M. Slipher, have long recognized the clarity of the skies above Flagstaff, cementing a reputation for scientific inquiry that persists alongside the everyday life of a place defined by its elevation and its proximity to the vast, silent plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lowell Observatory (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 295° NW
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (Historic Site) — 1.7 mi, 295° NW
Pioneer Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 295° NW
Downtown Flagstaff (Landmark) — 1.9 mi, 295° NW
Museum of Northern Arizona (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 343° N
Walnut Canyon National Monument (Nature Reserve) — 9.5 mi, 093° E
Arizona Snowbowl (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 344° N
Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) (Nature Reserve) — 66.1 mi, 335° NW
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 198° S
North Pole Experience (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 006° N
Arizona National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 0.5 mi, 223° SW · 415 acres
Timeless Apparitions (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 307° NW
Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 1.3 mi, 179° S · 1.8M acres
Walnut Canyon Study Area (National) (Recreation Easement) — 1.3 mi, 179° S
Foxglenn (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 069° E
Flagstaff War Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 301° NW
7 Wonders Gallery (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 283° W
Flagstaff Historical Monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 310° NW
City Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 292° W
Slipher Rotunda Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 296° NW
Lowell Universe Theater (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 295° NW
Levitate Adventure Park (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 041° NE
Flagstaff, City Of, Watershed, Plo 2458 Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 348° N · 15k acres
Walnut Canyon National Monument (National Monument) — 4.5 mi, 106° E · 2,965 acres
Elden Pueblo (Historic Ruins) — 5.0 mi, 036° NE
Waterbird petroglyph site (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 052° NE
Kachina Peaks Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.3 mi, 359° N · 19k acres
Humphreys Peak B-24 Bomber Crash Site (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 340° N
Sedona Heritage Museum (Museum) — 22.7 mi, 201° S
The Deserio Gallery (Gallery) — 23.4 mi, 200° S

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