The San Francisco volcanic field, Arizona
Northern Arizona's San Francisco Volcanic Field, much of which lies within Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, is an area of young volcanoes along the southern margin of the Colorado Plateau. During its 6-million-year history, this field has produced more than 600 volcanoes. Their activity has created a topographically varied landscape with forests that extend from the Pi?on-Juniper up to the Bristlecone Pine life zones. The most prominent landmark is San Francisco Mountain, a stratovolcano that rises to 12,633 feet and serves as a scenic backdrop to the city of Flagstaff.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2001 |
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Title | The San Francisco volcanic field, Arizona |
DOI | 10.3133/fs01701 |
Authors | S. S. Priest, W. A. Duffield, Karen Malis-Clark, J. W. Hendley, P.H. Stauffer |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 017-01 |
Index ID | fs01701 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |