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Flagstaff is a city located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. As of July 2006, the estimated population of the city was 58,213, with a Metropolitan Statistical Area population of 124,953.^[1] It is the county seat of Coconino County.^GR6 In 2005, Men's Journal named Flagstaff as No. 2 on its Best Places to Live list, and National Geographic cited the city in its list of "10 Great Towns That Will Make You Feel Young."^[2] The city's name comes from a Ponderosa Pine flagpole made by a scouting party from Boston (known as the "Flagstaff Tea Party") to celebrate the United States Centennial on July 4, 1876. Image File history File linksMetadata Flagstaff_downtown_SFmtn. ... Image File history File links Flagstaff_cityseal. ... This article or section seems to contain too many examples (or of a poor quality) for an encyclopedia entry. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... List of the 15 counties in the U.S. state of Arizona: Arizona county map Apache County formed in 1879 from part of Yavapai County. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 kmÂ² and 1000 kmÂ². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth â€“ approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, â€² â€“ a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... â€¹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... MST is UTC-7 The Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST) is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting seven hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), resulting in UTC-7. ... âˆ’12 | âˆ’11 | âˆ’10 | âˆ’9:30 | âˆ’9 | âˆ’8 | âˆ’7 | âˆ’6 | âˆ’5 | âˆ’4 | âˆ’3:30 | âˆ’3 | âˆ’2:30 | âˆ’2 | âˆ’1 | âˆ’0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Mens Journal Mens Journal is an American magazine founded in 1992 that caters to 25 to 49 year-old men. ... The National Geographic Society was founded in the USA on January 27, 1888, by 33 men interested in organizing a society for the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge. ... Binomial name Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex C. Lawson Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a widespread and very variable pine native to western North America. ... â€œBostonâ€ redirects here. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1876 Pick up Sticks(MDCCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau and along the western side of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the continental United States.^[3] Flagstaff is located adjacent to Mount Elden, just south of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona. The San Francisco Peaks (known locally as "The Peaks") consist of several summits, including Humphreys, Agassiz, Fremont, and Doyle Peaks. Humphreys Peak, also known as Mount Humphreys, is one corner of an ancient volcano and is the highest mountain in Arizona at 12,633 feet (3,850 m). It is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Flagstaff. The Colorado Plateau, also called the Colorado Plateaus Province, is a physiographic region of the Intermontane Plateaus, roughly centered on the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States. ... Mount Elden, or Elden (Eldon) Mountain, is located in central Coconino County northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. ... The San Francisco Peaks, with the Wupatki National Monument in the foreground Composite image of the mountains, from satellite imagery projected onto an elevation model. ... Humphreys Peak is the highest point in the U.S. state of Arizona and is located in Coconino County. ... For other uses, see Volcano (disambiguation). ...

Flagstaff's early economy consisted primarily of the lumber, railroad, and ranching industries. Today, the city remains an important railroad and ground transportation center, and is home to Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff also has a strong tourism sector, due to its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, and historic Route 66. Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Lumber or Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for useâ€”from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial useâ€”as structural material for construction... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... Ranching is the raising of cattle or sheep on rangeland, although one might also speak of ranching with regard to less common livestock such as elk, bison or emu. ... Lowell Observatory Percival observing Mars from the Clark telescope at the Lowell Observatory. ... Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... â€œTouristâ€ redirects here. ... Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States oldest national parks and is located in Arizona. ... Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. ... Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ...

History

In 1855, Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale surveyed a road from the Rio Grande in New Mexico to Fort Tejon in California, and camped near the current location of Flagstaff. The lieutenant had his men cut the limbs from a straight pine tree in order to fly the United States flag.^[4] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1599x959, 304 KB)Flagstaff, Ariz. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1599x959, 304 KB)Flagstaff, Ariz. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ... US Brigadier General Edward Fitzgerald Ned Beale (February 4, 1822 - April 22, 1893) is best known for his carrying out former Secretary of War Jefferson Davis Camel Corps experiment in the Coachella Valley of California. ... For other uses, see Rio Grande (disambiguation). ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area Ranked 5th - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 kmÂ²) - Width 342 miles (550 km) - Length 370 miles (595 km) - % water 0. ... Fort Tejon was established by the United States Army in 1854 and was active for ten years. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... Binomial name Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex C. Lawson Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a widespread and very variable pine native to western North America. ...

The first permanent settler arrived in 1876. Thomas F. McMillan built a cabin at the base of Mars Hill on the west side of town. During the 1880s, Flagstaff began to grow, opening its first post office and attracting the railroad industry. The early economy was primarily timber, sheep, and cattle. By 1886, Flagstaff was the largest city on the railroad line between Albuquerque and the West Coast.^[4] Mars Hill is the name of two places in the United States: Mars Hill in Maine Mars Hill in North Carolina Mars Hill is also another name for the Areopagus in classical Athens. ... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for useâ€”from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial useâ€”as structural material for construction or wood... Species See text. ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... This article is about the largest city of New Mexico. ...

In 1894, Massachusetts astronomer Percival Lowell was in search of clearer skies to observe the stars and planets. He hired A. E. Douglass to scout out an ideal site for the new observatory. After a thorough scouting mission in the Arizona Territory, Douglass identified Flagstaff as the best location for the now famous Lowell Observatory, "other things being equal, the higher we can get the better," (referring to Flagstaff's high elevation).^[5] Two years later, the specially-designed 24-inch Clark telescope that Lowell had ordered was installed. Thirty-four years later, Pluto was discovered using one of the observatory’s telescopes. During the Apollo program in the 1960s, the observatory's Clark Telescope was used to create base drawings to map the moon for lunar expeditions, providing astronauts with a good view of their historic landing site.^[6] In partial homage to the city's importance in the field of astronomy, asteroid 2118 Flagstaff is named for the city and 6582 Flagsymphony is named for the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses, see Astronomy (disambiguation). ... Percival Lowell (March 13, 1855 â€“ November 12, 1916) was an author, mathematician, and esteemed astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the work and theories that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after... A. E. (Andrew Ellicott) Douglass (July 5, 1867, Windsor, Vermont â€“ March 20, 1962, Tucson, Arizona) was an American astronomer. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... Lowell Observatory Percival observing Mars from the Clark telescope at the Lowell Observatory. ... Adjectives: Plutonian Atmosphere Surface pressure: 0. ... This article is about the series of human spaceflight missions. ... For other uses, see Astronomy (disambiguation). ... 253 Mathilde, a C-type asteroid. ... This is a list of numbered minor planets, nearly all of them asteroids, in sequential order. ... This is a list of numbered minor planets, nearly all of them asteroids, in sequential order. ...

The Northern Arizona Normal School was established in 1899, an institution that later became Northern Arizona University in 1966.^[4] Flagstaff's cultural history got a significant boost on April 11, 1899, when the "Flagstaff Symphony" made its concert debut at Babbitt's Opera House, located in what today is the second floor of the Babbitt Building in downtown Flagstaff. The orchestra continues today as the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, with its primary venue at Ardrey Auditorium on the campus of Northern Arizona University.^[7] Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is a regional symphony orchestra in Flagstaff, Arizona. ...

The city grew quite rapidly, primarily attributable to its location along the east-west transcontinental railroad line in the United States. In the early days, the railroads purchased land in the west from the Federal Government, which was then sold to individuals to help finance the railroad projects.^[8] By the 1990s, Flagstaff found itself located along one of the busiest railroad corridors in the U.S., with an estimated 80-100 trains travelling through the city every day, destined for locations such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and elsewhere.^[9] The government of the United States, established by the United States Constitution, is a federal republic of 50 states, a few territories and some protectorates. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 606. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ...

The famous transcontinental highway Route 66 was completed in 1926, with a route running right through Flagstaff. Flagstaff was incorporated as a city in 1928,^[4] and in 1929, the city's first motel, the Motel Du Beau, was built at the intersection of Beaver Street and Phoenix Avenue by Mr. & Mrs. A.E. DuBeau of Los Angeles, right along the original alignment of Route 66 through the city. The Daily Sun described the motel as "a hotel with garages for the better class of motorists." The units originally rented for $2.50 to $5.00 each, with baths, toilets, double beds, carpets, and furniture.^[10] Flagstaff went on to become a popular tourist stop along Route 66, particularly due to its proximity to the Grand Canyon. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 Ã— 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 Ã— 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ... Holiday Inn Great Sign Exterior of a Howard Johnsons motor lodge. ... This article is about the canyon in the southwestern United States. ...

Flagstaff grew and prospered through the 1960s. During the 1970s and 1980s, however, many businesses started to spread out from the city center, and the downtown area went into an economic and social decline during this period. Sears and J.C. Penney left the downtown area in 1979 to open up as anchor stores in the new Flagstaff Mall on the east end of town, and they were joined in 1986 by Dillard's. By 1987, even the Babbitt Brothers Trading Company, which had been a retail fixture in Flagstaff since 1891, had closed its doors at Aspen Avenue and San Francisco Street. As Babbitt's was also one of the prominent retailers throughout northern Arizona, many saw this is the day that downtown died.^[11] Sears, Roebuck and Company is an American mid-range chain of international department stores, founded by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck in the late 19th century. ... This article is about the department store chain. ... This article is about a department store chain. ...

It was in 1987 that the city had also drafted a new Master Plan, also known as the Growth Management Guide 2000, which would transform downtown Flagstaff from a regional shopping and trade center into a regional center for finance, office uses, and government. The city built its new city hall, city library, and the Coconino County Administrative Building in the downtown district, which would stake an investment by government for years to come. In 1992, the city hired a new city manager, Dave Wilcox, who had previously worked at revitalizing the downtown areas of Beloit, Wisconsin and Missoula, Montana. During the 1990s, the downtown area underwent a revitalization, many of the city sidewalks were repaved with decorative brick facing, and a different mix of shops and restaurants opened up to take advantage of the area's historical appeal.^[11] It has been suggested that Town Hall be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Library (disambiguation). ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... Nickname: Location of Beloit in Wisconsin Coordinates: , Country State County Rock Founded 1836 Incorporated February 24, 1846 (village) March 31, 1856 (city) Government - Manager Larry Arft - City Attorney Tom Casper - City Council Martin Densch (President) Kevin Leavy (V. President) Terrence T. Monahan Joel Patch Douglas Eddy Chad Murry Area - City... Missoula, Montana viewed from the top of Mount Sentinel in 1999. ...

Geography

At 7,000 feet (2,121 m) elevation, located adjacent to the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest in North America, the area around Flagstaff is considered a high altitude semi-desert.^[3] However, ecosystems ranging from pinon-juniper studded plateaus, high desert, green alpine forest and barren tundra can all be found within a short drive of Flagstaff. Binomial name Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex C. Lawson Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a widespread and very variable pine native to western North America. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Semi-arid generally describes regions that receive low annual rainfall (25 to 50 cm /10 to 20 in) and generally have scrub or grass vegetation. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.6 square miles (164.8 km²), of which 63.6 square miles (164.7 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) or 0.06 percent of it is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol kmÂ², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ...

The Flagstaff Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the 298th largest in the United States, encompasses all of Coconino County.^[12] As of July 1, 2006, the total population of the Flagstaff MSA is 124,953.^[13] In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas. ... The following is a list (by population) of all Metropolitan Statistical Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

Cityscape

Downtown Flagstaff lies immediately to the east of Mars Hill, the location of Lowell Observatory. Streets in the downtown area are laid out in a traditional grid pattern, parallel to Route 66 and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line, running east-west through the city. Milton Road branches off from Route 66 west of downtown, and travels south, adjacent to the Northern Arizona University campus, to the junction of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Milton continues to the south, becoming Arizona State Route 89A, and traveling through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Traveling north from downtown, Fort Valley Road (U.S. 180) connects with the Museum of Northern Arizona, Arizona Snowbowl, and Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling east from downtown, Route 66 and the railroad, parallel to each other, travel to east Flagstaff (and beyond), at the base of Mount Elden. Much of Flagstaff's industry is located east of downtown, adjacent to the railroad tracks, as well as in East Flagstaff. Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ... The BNSF Railway (AAR reporting marks BNSF), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the four remaining transcontinental railroads and one of the largest railroad networks in North America (only one competitor, the Union Pacific Railroad, is larger in size). ... Interstate 17 is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Arizona State Highway 89A is the section of United States Highway Alt. ... Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. ... For the Kia Motors Sedona automobile, see Kia Carnival // Sedona (pronounced ) is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... U.S. Highway 180 is an east-west United States highway. ... Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States oldest national parks and is located in Arizona. ... Mount Elden, or Elden (Eldon) Mountain, is located in central Coconino County northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. ...

Several towns are located close to Flagstaff, to the west, south, and east, along Interstates 40 and 17. Approximately 35 miles (56 km) to the west is Williams, 20 miles (32 km) to the south, along I-17, is Munds Park, and 30 miles (48 km) to the south, along 89A, is Sedona. 15 miles (24 km) to the east of Flagstaff is the town of Winona, also mentioned in the famous song, Route 66. 90 miles (144 km) to the east is Holbrook, adjacent to I-40. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Interstate 17 is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Williams is a city located in Coconino County, Arizona. ... Munds Park is a census-designated place located in Coconino County, Arizona. ... For the Kia Motors Sedona automobile, see Kia Carnival // Sedona (pronounced ) is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Winona is a small town in Coconino County in northern Arizona. ... Route 66 (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 is an American popular song, composed in 1946 by Bobby Troup and first recorded that same year by Nat King Cole. ... Holbrook (Navajo Tʼiisyaakin) is a city located in Navajo County, Arizona. ...

Climate

Flagstaff has a highland semi-arid climate (Koppen climate classification BSk) with four distinct seasons. The combination of high altitude and low humidity provide mild weather conditions throughout most of the year, and the predominantly clear air radiates daytime heating effectively. Temperatures often fall precipitously after sunset throughout the year, and clear winter nights can be very cold. Winter weather patterns in Flagstaff are cyclonic and frontal in nature, originating in the eastern Pacific Ocean. These deliver periodic, widespread snowfall followed by extended periods of fair weather. This pattern is usually broken by brief, but often intense, afternoon rain showers and dramatic thunderstorms common during the so-called monsoon season of July and August. Summer temperatures are moderate and high temperatures average around 80 °F (more than 20 °F (11 °C) less than Phoenix).^[4] The record high temperature is 97.0 °F (36.1 °C) on July 5, 1973, and the record low temperature was a bone-chilling -30 °F (-34.4 °C) on February 1, 1985.^[14] Semi-arid generally describes regions that receive low annual rainfall (25 to 50 cm /10 to 20 in) and generally have scrub or grass vegetation. ... The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. ... Bold text[[ // [[Image:Media:Example. ... is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

The average annual rainfall is 22.91 inches (58.2 cm) and annual snowfall averages 100 inches (254 cm). Overall, however, the city enjoys an average of 283 days without precipitation each year, and the climate is officially classified as "semi-arid." Although snow often covers the ground to varying depths for weeks after major winter storms, Flagstaff's relatively low latitude and plentiful winter sunshine quickly melt much of what falls, and persistent deep snowpack is unusual.^[4] One notable exception occurred during the severe winter of 1915-1916, when successive Pacific storms buried the city under nearly seven feet (2 m) of snow on the level, and some residents were snowbound in their homes for more than one week.^[15]

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 52,894 people, 19,306 households, and 11,602 families residing in the city. The July 2006 estimated population of the city is 58,213.^[1] The population density was 831.9 people per square mile (321.2/km²). There were 21,396 housing units at an average density of 336.5 per square mile (129.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.9% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 10.0% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.1% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. 16.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The city's African American population is considerably lower than the U.S. average (1.8% versus 12.3%), while the Native American population is higher (10.0% vs. 0.9%). This is primarily attributable to the city's proximity to several Indian reservations, including the Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai, and Yavapai.^[18] Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Map of the Navajo Nation The Navajo Nation (DineÃ© in Navajo language) is a Native American sovereignty. ... â€œMokiâ€ redirects here. ... Havasupai home, Arizona, 1887 Havasu Falls, located 2 miles further into the canyon from Supai The Havasupai (sometimes called Havasu Baaja) are a Native American tribe inhabiting the western Grand Canyon area in the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Yavapai is the name of a native american people of central Arizona. ...

There were 19,306 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.13.^[18] Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 21.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.^[18]

The median income for a household in the city was $37,146, and the median income for a family was $48,427. Males had a median income of $31,973 versus $24,591 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,637. About 10.6% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.^[18] The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

As a college town, Flagstaff's population is also considerably more educated than the U.S. average. For example, 89.8% of the population has a high school diploma or higher, versus the national average of 80.4%. 39.4% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 24.4%.^[18]

Crime

The violent crime rate, such as murder, robbery and rape, is very low in Flagstaff. However, the property crime rate, including larceny (theft) and burglary, is considerably higher than the average for Arizona cities. In 2002, the FBI's Uniform Crime Report indicated a crime index (incidences of crime per 100,000 population) for Flagstaff of 5,597, with 535 cases of violent crime and 5,062 cases of property crime. Of the 5,062 property crime cases, 4,042 cases were classified as theft.^[19] While the property crime rate fell in 2005, it is still considerably high for a town of this size. This is primarily attributable to a significant number of methamphetamine addicts, alcoholics, as well as the transient nature of many residents. Flagstaff's high number of college students and tourists attract a disproportionally high number of thieves and scam artists.^[20] F.B.I. and FBI redirect here. ... The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) are crime indexes, published annually by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which summarize the incidence and rate of reported crimes within the United States. ... This article is about the psychostimulant, d-methamphetamine. ... King Alcohol and his Prime Minister circa 1820 Alcoholism is the consumption of or preoccupation with alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the alcoholics normal personal, family, social, or work life. ... A confidence trick, confidence game, or con for short, (also known as a scam) is an attempt to intentionally mislead a person or persons (known as the mark) usually with the goal of financial or other gain. ...

Economy

In its early days, the city's economic base consisted of the lumber, railroad, and ranching industries. Today, that has largely been replaced by tourism, education, government, and transportation. Some of the larger employers in Flagstaff are Northern Arizona University, the Flagstaff Medical Center, and the Flagstaff Unified School District. Tourism is also a large contributor to the economy, as the city receives over 5 million visitors per year.^[4] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 532 pixelsFull resolution (3008 Ã— 2000 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 532 pixelsFull resolution (3008 Ã— 2000 pixel, file size: 2. ... The BNSF Railway (AAR reporting marks BNSF), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the four remaining transcontinental railroads and one of the largest railroad networks in North America (only one competitor, the Union Pacific Railroad, is larger in size). ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Lumber or Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for useâ€”from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial useâ€”as structural material for construction... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... Ranching is the raising of cattle or sheep on rangeland, although one might also speak of ranching with regard to less common livestock such as elk, bison or emu. ... â€œTouristâ€ redirects here. ... Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... Flagstaff Medical Center is a major hospital and regional trauma center in Flagstaff, Arizona. ...

Scientific and high tech research and development operations are located in the city, including the Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. Lowell Observatory continues to be an active astronomical observatory. It has a distributed network of small telescopes which together create images of celestial bodies with much higher resolutions than any other single telescope can produce. Currently research is involved in observations of near-Earth phenomena such as asteroids and comets. The observatory is also currently involved in a $30 million project with the Discovery Channel to build the Discovery Channel Telescope, a sophisticated, ground-based telescope with advanced optical capabilities for future projects.^[21] Lowell Observatory Percival observing Mars from the Clark telescope at the Lowell Observatory. ... Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... 253 Mathilde, a C-type asteroid. ... Comet Hale-Bopp Comet West For other uses, see Comet (disambiguation). ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... Discovery Channel is a cable and satellite TV channel founded by John Hendricks which is distributed by Discovery Communications. ... The Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) is a 4. ...

There are five industrial parks in the city, situated near I-40 and I-17. Major manufacturers in Flagstaff include W.L. Gore & Associates (widely known as the maker of Gore-Tex), manufacturer of medical equipment; Nestlé Purina PetCare, manufacturer of pet food; SCA Tissue, manufacturer of tissue paper; and Joy Cone, manufacturer of ice cream cones. Walgreens also operates a distribution center in the city.^[4] Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... A typical rural stretch of Interstate highway, with two lanes in each direction separated by a large grassy median, and with cross-traffic limited to overpasses and underpasses. ... WL Gore and Associates is a company most commonly known for its Gore-TexÂ® fabrics. ... Gore-Tex membrane, electron microphotograph Gore-Tex (abbreviated GTX) is a registered trademark of W.L. Gore & Associates best known for its use in relation to waterproof/breathable fabrics. ... The Ralston Purina Company (todays NestlÃ© Purina PetCare), based in St. ... Walgreen Co. ...

Air cargo carriers Federal Express and UPS fly direct from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, and the city also has ten motor freight carriers. The one-day travel truck radius extends to Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Albuquerque, El Paso, Los Angeles, and parts of Mexico. Rail cargo transportation is served by the Burlington Northern Railroad and Santa Fe Railways.^[4] The Federal Express was a passenger train operated on the Poughkeepsie Bridge Route. ... United Parcel Service, Inc. ... Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. ... â€œSan Franciscoâ€ redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Bernalillo Founded 1706 Government - Mayor Martin Chavez Area - City 181. ... El Paso redirects here. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Categories: Rail stubs | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | California railroads | Colorado railroads | Idaho railroads | Illinois railroads | Iowa railroads | Kansas railroads | Kentucky railroads | Minnesota railroads | Missouri railroads | Montana railroads | Nebraska railroads | North Dakota railroads | Oregon railroads | South Dakota railroads | Washington railroads | Wisconsin railroads | Wyoming railroads ... The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AAR reporting marks ATSF), often abbreviated as Santa Fe, was one of the largest railroads in the United States. ...

With proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, the city also has a thriving travel and tourism industry, with numerous hotel and restaurant chains. The downtown area is home to two historic hotels, the Weatherford Hotel and the Hotel Monte Vista. The first Ramada Inn opened in 1954 at the intersection of U.S. Route 66, 89 and 89A adjacent to what was then Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University). The original building is still intact, operating as a Super 8 Motel.^[22] Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States oldest national parks and is located in Arizona. ... The Weatherford Hotel is a historic hotel in the downtown district of Flagstaff, Arizona. ... The Hotel Monte Vista is a famous hotel located one block north of Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. ... From top to bottom: Original Ramada Inn logo, Ramada Worldwide (Cendant) logo, current 2005 logo, and Ramada International logo. ... Route 66 redirects here. ... U.S. Route 89 is a north-south United States highway with two sections. ... U.S. Route 89A is a north-south bannered U.S. highway, though its actual direction of travel is more east-west. ... Super 8 Motels Inc. ...

Arts and culture

Despite the town's small size, Flagstaff has quite an active local cultural scene. The city is home to the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, which is popular among classical music enthusiasts. Concerts are held from September through April at Ardrey Auditorium on the NAU campus.^[7] The city also attracts folk and contemporary acoustic musicians, and offers several annual music festivals during the summer months, such as the Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Festival, the Flagstaff Music Festival, and Pickin' in the Pines, a three-day bluegrass and acoustic music festival held at the Pine Mountain Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds.^[23]^[24]^[25] Additionally, popular bands play throughout the year at the Orpheum Theater, and free concerts are held throughout the summer months at Heritage Square.^[26] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 460 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (786 Ã— 1024 pixel, file size: 284 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 460 Ã— 599 pixelsFull resolution (786 Ã— 1024 pixel, file size: 284 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona. ... The Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff features a wide variety of concerts and other performances. ... The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is a regional symphony orchestra in Flagstaff, Arizona. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff features a wide variety of concerts and other performances. ...

Flagstaff is also home to an active theater scene, featuring several groups. Theatrikos, the community theater company, was founded in 1972 in the basement of the Weatherford Hotel, and today puts on five mainstage productions per year. The group recently moved into a new venue in 2002, the Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse, a downtown building which was built in 1923 as an Elks Lodge and later became the Flagstaff library.^[27] Since 1995, the Flagstaff Light Opera Company has performed a variety of musical theatre and light opera productions throughout the year at the Sinagua High School auditorium.^[28] There are also several dance companies in Flagstaff, including the Northern Arizona Preparatory Company and Canyon Movement, which present periodic concerts and collaborate with the Flagstaff Symphony for free concerts during the summer and holiday seasons.^[29] The Weatherford Hotel is a historic hotel in the downtown district of Flagstaff, Arizona. ... Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge in Chicago, Illinois The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks had modest beginnings in 1868 as a social club (then called the Jolly Corks) established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. ... The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in history Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance. ... The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. ...

A variety of weekend festivals occur throughout the year. The annual Northern Arizona Book Festival, held in April, brings together nationally known authors to read and display their works in a weeklong literary extravanganza.^[30] The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival is also held in the spring, featuring outdoors, environmental, and other experimental films.^[31] The summer months feature several festivals, including Hopi and Navajo Festivals of Arts and Crafts, the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival, and the Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival. The Coconino County Fair is also held every September at the Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds, featuring a demolition derby, livestock auction, carnival rides, and other activities.^[32] A demolition derby under way at the Greenwich, Ohio Firemens Festival, 2005 Demolition derby is a motorsport usually presented at county fairs and festivals. ...

On New Year's Eve, people gather around the Weatherford Hotel downtown, as a 70–pound, 6 foot tall, metallic pine cone is dropped from the roof at midnight. The pine cone drop originated on December 31, 1999, when Henry Taylor and Sam Green (owners of the Weatherford Hotel), decorated a garbage can with paint, lights, and pine cones, and dropped it from the roof of their building. In 2003, once the tradition began to be established, the current, metallic pine cone was designed and built by Frank Mayorga of Mayorga Welding in Flagstaff.^[33] New Years Eve is December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Years Day. ... The Weatherford Hotel is a historic hotel in the downtown district of Flagstaff, Arizona. ... Mature female European Black Pine cone Male cones of a pine A cone (in formal botanical usage: strobilus, plural strobili) is an organ on plants in the division Pinophyta (conifers) that contains the reproductive structures. ... is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

The Museum of Northern Arizona includes displays of the biology, archeology, photography, anthropology, and native art of the Colorado Plateau. The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200 acre (81 hectare) arboretum featuring 2,500 species of drought-tolerant native plants representative of the high-desert region.^[34]^[35] The Museum of Northern Arizona is a museum in Flagstaff, Arizona that was established as a repository for Native American artifacts and natural history specimens from the Colorado Plateau. ... The Colorado Plateau, also called the Colorado Plateaus Province, is a physiographic region of the Intermontane Plateaus, roughly centered on the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States. ... The Arboretum at Flagstaff is a 200 acre (800,000 m²) arboretum that is home to 2,500 species of drought-tolerant native plants representative of the high-desert Colorado Plateau, home to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. ... An arboretum is a botanical garden primarily devoted to trees and other woody plants, forming a living collection of trees intended at least partly for scientific study. ...

Route 66, which originally ran between Chicago and Los Angeles, greatly increased the accessibility to the area, and enhanced the culture and tourism in Flagstaff.^[36] Route 66 remains a historic route, passing through the city between Barstow, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. In early September, the city hosts an annual event, Route 66 Days, to highlight its connection to the famous highway.^[37] Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area - City 234. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Barstow is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Bernalillo Founded 1706 Government - Mayor Martin Chavez Area - City 181. ...

Sports

There are no major league, professional sports in Flagstaff. The Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League have held their summer training camp at Northern Arizona University since the Cardinals moved to Arizona in 1988, with the exception of the 2005 season due to an outbreak of a flu-like virus.^[38] The NAU training camp location has been cited as one of the top five training camps in the NFL by Sports Illustrated.^[39] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Cards, The Birds, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt Owner Bill Bidwill General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1920â€“present) Western Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference... NFL redirects here. ... Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... This article is about biological infectious particles. ... The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ...

Northern Arizona University and the city of Flagstaff also are home to the Center for High Altitude Training, a facility where athletes can train in the unique environment the city has to offer at 7,000 feet elevation. The center has been designated by the United States Olympic Committee as an official U.S. Olympic Training Site.^[40] The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is a non-profit organization that serves as the National Olympic Committee (NOC) for the United States and coordinates the relationship between the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the World Anti-Doping Agency and various international sports federations. ...

Winter sports, including snowshoeing, Alpine and Nordic skiing, are also popular in the area, and the surrounding National Forests provide a vast network of roads and trails for winter use. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort is about 15 miles to the north of the city on the San Francisco Peaks. The resort had plans to expand their facilities, adding a fifth chair lift and snow-making capabilities using reclaimed wastewater to extend its ski season in dry years. However, these plans faced opposition by the Navajo and several other Native American tribes, who claimed that it violated their religious freedom, as the San Francisco Peaks are considered sacred in many of their religions. In March, 2007, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the snowmaking scheme violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, and the resort's expansion scheme is currently at a standstill.^[41] Arizona Snowbowl is an alpine ski resort located on the San Francisco Peaks 7 miles (11. ... St. ... The San Francisco Peaks, with the Wupatki National Monument in the foreground Composite image of the mountains, from satellite imagery projected onto an elevation model. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Warning sign in Santa Monica, California, where reclaimed water is used to irrigate plants in public parks. ... The Navajo (also Navaho) people of the southwestern United States call themselves the DinÃ© (pronounced ), which roughly means the people. They speak the Navajo language, and many are members of the Navajo Nation, an independent government structure which manages the Navajo reservation in the Four Cs area of the United... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ... The San Francisco Peaks, with the Wupatki National Monument in the foreground Composite image of the mountains, from satellite imagery projected onto an elevation model. ... The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts: District of Alaska District of Arizona Central District of California Eastern District of California Northern District of California Southern District of California District of Hawaii... The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (42 U.S.C. Â§ 2000bb, also known as RFRA) is a 1993 United States federal law aimed at preventing laws which substantially burden a persons free exercise of their religion. ...

Parks and outdoor recreation

Flagstaff has garnered a reputation as a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, and the region's varied terrain, high elevation, and amenable weather attract campers, backpackers, climbers, and mountain bikers from throughout the southwestern United States. There are 679.2 acres (275 hectares) of city parks in Flagstaff, the largest of which are Thorpe Park and Buffalo Park. Wheeler Park, located adjacent to city hall, is also the location of summer concerts and other events.^[42] The city also maintains an extensive urban trail system, consisting of surface trails for hiking, running, or cycling. The trail system extends throughout the city, connects the downtown area with the Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds, and extends to Peaks View County Park in Doney Park and Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park.^[43]^[44] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 Ã— 1200 pixel, file size: 690 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Oak Creek Canyon, AZ. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 Ã— 1200 pixel, file size: 690 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Oak Creek Canyon, AZ. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. ... For the Kia Motors Sedona automobile, see Kia Carnival // Sedona (pronounced ) is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. ...

Trail running and road cycling clubs, organized triathlon events, and annual cross country ski races attest to the area's status as a premiere recreational hub. Several major river running operators are headquartered in Flagstaff, and the city serves as a base for Grand Canyon and Colorado River expeditions.^[45]

Flagstaff's proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, about 75 miles (120 km) north of the city, has made the city a popular tourist destination ever since its early beginnings in the mid-19th century. Other nearby outdoor attractions include Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, and Barringer Crater (meteor crater). Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell are also both about 135 mi (216 km) north along U.S. Route 89. Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States oldest national parks and is located in Arizona. ... Walnut Canyon National Monument is a United States National Monument located about 10mi north east of Flagstaff, Arizona. ... Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a U.S. National Monument in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona, intended to protect Sunset Crater Volcano. ... Wupatki National Monument, with the San Francisco Mountains beyond Wupatki National Monument is an area of north-central Arizona, rich in American Indian ruins, administered by the National Park Service in close conjunction with the nearby Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. ... The Barringer Crater, also known as the Meteor Crater, is a famous impact crater created by a meteorite, located about 55 kilometers east of Flagstaff in the northern Arizona desert (USA). ... Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon NRA) is a recreation and conservation unit of the National Park Service that encompasses the area around Lake Powell in Utah and Arizona, covering 1,254,429 acres (5,076 km²) of mostly desert. ... Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona. ... This article is about the year 89. ...

Media and popular culture

The major daily newspaper in Flagstaff is the Arizona Daily Sun. The Navajo Hopi Observer is a weekly newspaper that is commonly read by the Native American population. A monthly magazine, The Noise, focusing mainly on Flagstaff arts and culture, is distributed throughout most of Northern Arizona. Image File history File links US_66_(AZ_Old). ... Image File history File links US_66_(AZ_Old). ... Following is a list of radio stations in Arizona, by market area. ... Lee Enterprises (NYSE: LEE) is a newspaper company based in Davenport, Iowa. ... The Navajo Hopi Observer is a weekly newspaper serving the Hopi and Navajo nations and the city of Flagstaff in northern Arizona. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ...

Flagstaff is included in the Phoenix Designated market area (DMA), the 13th largest in the U.S.,^[46] due to the use of several repeaters that provide access to local television and radio stations.^[47] There are also two local broadcast television stations serving the city; KNAZ-2 (NBC) and KFPH-13 (TeleFutura). The major cable television provider serving the city is NPG Cablevision.^[48] Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government - Type Council-Manager - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area - City 515. ... A designated market area is a group of counties in the United States that are covered by a specific television station. ... In broadcasting, a translator is an FM radio station or a TV station which acts as a full-duplex repeater. ... This article is about a television transmitting location or company. ... KNAZ is a television station operating on channel 2 in Flagstaff, Arizona. ... The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... KFPH-CA (channel 35 over the air and cable 54) is a repeater of the full power, Flagstaff-based KFPH-TV 13. ... TeleFutura is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network owned by Univision with headquarters in Miami, Florida. ...

In the early 20th century, the city was considered as a site for a film by Jesse Lasky and Cecil B. DeMille, but was abandoned in favor of Hollywood.^[49] Several recent movies have been filmed, at least in part, in Flagstaff, including Midnight Run, where Charles Grodin gave Robert De Niro the slip. Several of the running scenes in Forrest Gump were filmed in and around the area, including a memorable scene where Forrest is seen jogging in downtown Flagstaff and gives inspiration to a bumper sticker designer. Parts of 2007 Academy Award winner Little Miss Sunshine were also filmed at the junction of I-40 and I-17 in Flagstaff, and Terminal Velocity was also partially filmed in the city as well.^[50] â€œMoving pictureâ€ redirects here. ... Jesse Louis Lasky (September 13, 1880 - January 13, 1958) was a pioneer Hollywood film producer. ... Cecil Blount DeMille (August 12, 1881 â€“ January 21, 1959) was one of the most successful filmmakers during the first half of the 20th century. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the Konami Arcade Racing game, see Midnight Run (video game). ... Grodin on The Charles Grodin Show Charles Grodin (born April 21, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actor and former cable talk show host. ... Robert De Niro (born August 17, 1943) is a two-time Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning American film actor, director, and producer. ... For other uses, see Running (disambiguation). ... For the main character of the same name, see Forrest Gump (character) Forrest Gump is a 1994 drama film based on a 1986 novel by Winston Groom and the name of the title character of both. ... Forrest Gump is the fictional protagonist and narrator in both the novel and movie Forrest Gump. ... Bumper stickers are often used on commercial vehicles so that employers can receive feedback about the driving habits of their employees A bumper sticker is an adhesive label or sticker with a message, intended to be attached to the bumper of an automobile and to be read by the occupants... The 79th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best in film for 2006, took place on February 25, 2007 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. ... Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 Academy Award-winning dramatic comedy film about a familys road trip to a childrens beauty pageant. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Interstate 17 is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Terminal Velocity is a 1994 action movie starring Charlie Sheen as a daredevil skydiver who become mixed up with Russian spies. ...

During the 1940s and 1950s, over 100 western movies were filmed in nearby Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. The Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff hosted many film stars during this era, including such notable guests as Jane Russell, Gary Cooper, Spencer Tracy, John Wayne, and Bing Crosby. A scene from the movie Casablanca was also filmed in one of the rooms of the hotel.^[51] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the Kia Motors Sedona automobile, see Kia Carnival // Sedona (pronounced ) is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. ... The Hotel Monte Vista is a famous hotel located one block north of Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. ... With Bob Hope in 1944. ... Gary Cooper (born Frank James Cooper May 7, 1901 â€“ May 13, 1961) was a two-time Academy Award-winning American film actor of English heritage. ... Spencer Tracy (April 5, 1900 â€“ June 10, 1967) was a two-time Academy Award-winning American film and stage actor who appeared in 74 films from 1930 to 1967. ... John Wayne (May 26, 1907 â€“ June 11, 1979) was an iconic, Academy Award-winning, American film actor. ... Harry Lillis Bing Crosby (May 3, 1903 â€“ October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor whose career lasted from 1926 until his death in 1977. ... For other uses, see Casablanca (disambiguation). ...

The city was also mentioned in several novels, such as The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey, depicting an encounter with a Flagstaff policeman. Frank Poole discusses his childhood growing up in Flagstaff in Arthur C. Clarke's novel 3001: The Final Odyssey. Author Richard Bausch wrote a short story called, All the Way in Flagstaff, Arizona. The city also appeared in Stephen King's book, "Firestarter." This article is about the literary concept. ... The Monkey Wrench Gang is a novel written by American author Edward Abbey (1927-1989), published in 1975. ... Edward Paul Abbey (January 29, 1927 - March 14, 1989) was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies. ... Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE (born 16 December 1917) is a British science-fiction author and inventor, most famous for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, and for collaborating with director Stanley Kubrick on the film of the same name. ... 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997) is a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, fourth and final book in the Space Odyssey series. ... Authorship redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of over 200 stories including over 50 bestselling horror novels. ... FireStarter (Japanese ãƒ•ã‚¡ã‚¤ã‚¹ã‚¿ Fai Suta) is the second episode of the anime FLCL. Spoiler warning: Summary The Episode starts out with Mamimi playing some handheld videogame about burning stuff to please a dark god Cantide. ...

In 2005, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition built a home just outside of Flagstaff for slain soldier Lori Piestewa's two children and parents. Grizzly Peak Films also filmed Sasquatch Mountain, a feature-length film for the Science Fiction Channel about a Yeti, in Flagstaff and nearby Williams.^[2] Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is an ABC reality television series that began broadcasting in 2003 in which a familys house, including all rooms, exterior and landscaping, is made over by a team of builders and designers in seven days. ... Pfc. ... Sasquatch Mountain (also called Devil in the Mountain) is a 2006 feature film produced by Grizzly Peak Productions for the Science Fiction Channel, and directed by Steven R. Monroe. ... SCI FI (originally Sci-Fi Channel, sometimes rendered SCI FI Channel when part of a longer phrase) is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal programming. ... For other uses, see Yeti (disambiguation). ... Williams is a city located in Coconino County, Arizona. ...

The town's name is also mentioned in the lyrics to the song, "Route 66" by Bobby Troup. Route 66 (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 is an American popular song, composed in 1946 by Bobby Troup and first recorded that same year by Nat King Cole. ... Bobby Troup also spelled Bobby Troupe (October 18, 1918 - February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. ...

Government

The city government is organized under a Council-Manager system.^[52] The current mayor of Flagstaff is Joseph "Joe" C. Donaldson, who was first elected in 2000, and the current town council consists of the Mayor and six councilmembers: Councilman Scott Overton (Vice Mayor), Councilwoman Karen Cooper, Councilman Joe Haughey, Councilwoman Kara Kelty, Councilman Rick Swanson, and Councilman Al White.^[53] The city's current Interim City Manager is John Holmes.^[54] Regular meetings of the city council are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month.^[55] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 532 pixelsFull resolution (1024 Ã— 681 pixel, file size: 733 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The city hall building of Flagstaff, Arizona, located on Route 66. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 532 pixelsFull resolution (1024 Ã— 681 pixel, file size: 733 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The city hall building of Flagstaff, Arizona, located on Route 66. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ...

Flagstaff is also the county seat of Coconino County. A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ...

Education

There are 19 public schools with 11,500 students and 800 faculty and staff in the Flagstaff Unified School District. In 1997, Mount Elden Middle School was named an A+ School, citing an outstanding school climate, progressive use of technology and zero-tolerance discipline policy. The 1999 National Science Teacher of the Year, David Thompson, teaches physics at Coconino High School.^[56] Three Arizona Teachers of the Year from 2001 through 2003 teach at Flagstaff High School.^[57] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) is the primary school district for Flagstaff, Arizona area and neighboring areas. ... This is a discussion of a present category of science. ...

In addition to the numerous public schools, there are several charter schools operating in the Flagstaff area including Flagstaff Junior Academy, Northland Preparatory Academy, the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and the Montessori Schools of Flagstaff. In the United States, a charter school is a school that is created via a legal charter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Flagstaff is also home to two institutions of higher education, Northern Arizona University (one of the three public state universities in Arizona), and Coconino Community College. Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. ... Coconino Community College is a community college serving Coconino County in northern Arizona. ...

Infrastructure

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Transportation

Flagstaff is at the northern terminus of Interstate 17, which travels 145 miles (232 km) south to Phoenix, Arizona. Interstate 40 runs east-west through the city, traveling to Barstow, California in the west and Albuquerque, New Mexico (and beyond) in the east. Historic Route 66 also runs east-west through the city, roughly parallel to I-40, and is a major thoroughfare for local traffic. Butler Avenue connects I-40 with downtown Flagstaff, and the major north-south thoroughfare through town is Milton Road. Arizona State Route 89A travels through the city (concurrently as parts of Milton Rd. and Route 66), going south through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Interstate 17 is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government - Type Council-Manager - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area - City 515. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Bernalillo Founded 1706 Government - Mayor Martin Chavez Area - City 181. ... Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ... Arizona State Highway 89A is the section of United States Highway Alt. ... Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. ... For the Kia Motors Sedona automobile, see Kia Carnival // Sedona (pronounced ) is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. ...

Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak at the downtown station, connecting on east-west routes to Los Angeles and Albuquerque via the Southwest Chief line.^[58] Amtrak also provides connecting bus service via Greyhound.^[59] Local bus service is provided throughout the city by the Mountain Line. French 1912 drawing of typical elements of railways Railway tracks running through Stanhope railway station in North East England, UK A railway yard in Portland, Oregon. ... Acela Express in West Windsor, NJ Amtrak Cascades service with tilting Talgo trainsets in Seattle, Washington Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida For other uses, see Amtrak (disambiguation). ... The Flagstaff (Amtrak station) is located at 1 East Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. ... The Southwest Chief snaking through Apache Canyon, NM The Southwest Chief (formerly the Southwest Limited) is a passenger train operated by Amtrak along a 2256-mile (3631-km) route through the Midwestern and Southwestern United States. ... For other uses, see Bus (disambiguation). ... Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city common carrier of passengers by bus in North America, serving 2,200 destinations in the United States. ... For other uses, see Bus (disambiguation). ... The Mountain Line provides bus service in the Flagstaff area of Coconino County, Arizona. ...

Air travel is available through Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (IATA: FLG, ICAO: KFLG, FAA LID: FLG), located just south of the city off of I-17. The airport is primarily a small, general aviation airport with a single 6,999 feet (2,133 m) runway. The airport is currently undergoing a major expansion project to add 1,800 feet (549 m) to the north end of the current runway and lengthening the taxiway, to increase its viability for commercial and regional jets.^[60] The expansion is expected to be finished by December, 2007. Service to connecting flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (IATA: PHX, ICAO: KPHX, FAA LID: PHX) is provided by US Airways Express operated by Mesa Airlines.^[60] Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (IATA: FLG, ICAO: KFLG) is a public airport located 4 miles (6 km) south of the city of Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona, USA. The airport is mostly used for general aviation but is also served by one commercial airline. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... FAA may refer to: Federal Aviation Administration in the United States Fleet Air Arm in the UK Royal Navy Fuerza Aérea Argentina in Argentina This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A Location Identifier takes the place of the name and the location of an airport, navigation aid, weather station, and manned air traffic control facility in air traffic control, telecommunications, computer programming, weather reports, and related services. ... General aviation (abbr. ... â€œPHXâ€ redirects here. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... FAA may refer to: Federal Aviation Administration in the United States Fleet Air Arm in the UK Royal Navy Fuerza Aérea Argentina in Argentina This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A Location Identifier takes the place of the name and the location of an airport, navigation aid, weather station, and manned air traffic control facility in air traffic control, telecommunications, computer programming, weather reports, and related services. ... US Airways Express is a brand name used by several individually owned airlines or airline holding companies which provide regional airline and commuter service for US Airways. ... Mesa Airlines (IATA: YV, ICAO: ASH, and Callsign: Air Shuttle), a subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, is a US airline headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona which operates flights as Air Midwest, United Express and US Airways Express. ...

Utilities

Electricity generation in Flagstaff is provided by Arizona Public Service, an electric utility subsidiary operated by parent company, Pinnacle West. The primary generating station near Flagstaff is the coal-fired, 995–MW Cholla Power Plant, near Holbrook, Arizona, which uses coal from the McKinley Mine in New Mexico. Located near Page, Arizona is the coal-fired, 750–MW Navajo Power Plant, supplied by an electric railroad that delivers coal from a mine on the Navajo and Hopi reservations in northern Arizona.^[61] Flagstaff is also home to Arizona's first commercial solar power generating station, which was built in 1997 and provides 87 kW of electricity. Combined with 16 other solar power locations in Arizona, the system provides over 5 MW of electricity statewide.^[62] For other uses, see Electricity (disambiguation). ... An electric utility subsidiary of the public company Pinnacle West. ... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel formed in swamp ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... The megawatt (symbol: MW) is a unit for measuring power corresponding to one million (106) watts. ... Holbrook (Navajo Tʼiisyaakin) is a city located in Navajo County, Arizona. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area Ranked 5th - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 kmÂ²) - Width 342 miles (550 km) - Length 370 miles (595 km) - % water 0. ... Page is a city located in Coconino County, Arizona near Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. ... Map of the Navajo Nation The Navajo Nation (DineÃ© in Navajo language) is a Native American sovereignty. ... â€œMokiâ€ redirects here. ... Solar power describes a number of methods of harnessing energy from the light of the sun. ... The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit for measuring power, equal to one thousand watts. ...

Drinking water in Flagstaff is produced from conventional surface water treatment at the Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant, located on Upper Lake Mary, as well as from springs at the inner basin of the San Francisco Peaks. Groundwater from several water wells located throughout the city and surrounding area provide additional sources of drinking water.^[63] Cable tool water well drilling rig in Kimball, West Virginia. ...

Health care

The city's primary hospital is the 270–bed Flagstaff Medical Center, located on the north side of downtown Flagstaff. The hospital was founded in 1936, and serves as the major regional trauma center for northern Arizona.^[64] Flagstaff Medical Center is a major hospital and regional trauma center in Flagstaff, Arizona. ... A trauma center is a hospital equipped to perform as a casualty receiving station for the emergency medical services by providing the best possible medical care for traumatic injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. ...

Sister cities

Flagstaff has four sister cities:^[65] Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

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See also

This is a listing of famous people who were either born in, or lived in, Flagstaff, Arizona: Bruce Babbitt â€“ Governor, United States Secretary of the Interior Michelle Branch â€“ singer Ted Danson â€“ actor Andy Devine â€“ actor Percival Lowell â€“ astronomer, founder of Lowell Observatory Harold Masursky â€“ planetary scientist Eugene Shoemaker â€“ planetary scientist...

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Geography

Cityscape

Climate

Demographics

Crime

Economy

Arts and culture

Sports

Parks and outdoor recreation

Media and popular culture

Government

Education

Infrastructure

Transportation

Utilities

Health care

Sister cities

See also

References

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