Flagstaff Arizona Map

About Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a locality in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 81,235. The population density is 446.4 people per km². Flagstaff is located at 35.1981°N, 111.6513°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86011.

Flagstaff rises from the ponderosa pine forests, a high-altitude sanctuary where the air bites with a crisp, clean chill. It lies 55.4 miles north-east of Prescott Valley, AZ (from Prescott Valley, AZ: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-south-west of Doney Park. The San Francisco Peaks, snow-capped sentinels even into late spring, loom over the landscape, their ancient volcanic slopes a stark contrast to the more gentle, undulating terrain that cradles the town. Below them, the land is a mosaic of scrub oak and junipers, punctuated by the occasional, startling red of a desert bloom fighting for purchase in the thin soil. The light here is a phenomenon; at dawn, it spills over the eastern horizon in molten gold, painting the peaks in hues of rose and amethyst, while at dusk, it softens to a bruised, velvety purple, the long shadows stretching like inkblots across the plateau. The rhythm of Flagstaff is one of quiet endurance, a steady hum beneath the vast, indifferent sky, where the wind through the pines sings a perpetual, haunting song. This high desert crossroads, Flagstaff, carries the echoes of its past in its very bones. Originally a stop on the Santa Fe Railway, its economy was forged in the crucible of logging and the railroad, a hardy frontier spirit still evident in the enduring presence of Northern Arizona University, a beacon of learning in this rugged expanse. It’s a place where the legacy of the railroad is etched into the architecture and the town’s layout, a constant reminder of its foundational connection to the wider world. Nearby, the Lowell Observatory stands as a silent witness to celestial discoveries, its historical significance intertwined with the very fabric of scientific exploration, further cementing Flagstaff’s identity as a place that looks both outward to the stars and inward to its own rugged origins. The ancient ruins of the Sinagua people, scattered across the surrounding landscape, whisper of even older stories, adding a profound depth to the present-day vibrancy of this high-country hub.

About This Flagstaff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Flagstaff, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.198067, -111.651272. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Flagstaff and Coconino County.

Detailed location data for Flagstaff includes the ZIP code (86001), telephone area code (928), county seat of Coconino County (Flagstaff), and school district assignment (Flagstaff Unified District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Flagstaff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.