American Flag Ghost Town
Pinal County, Arizona32.5800, -110.7200
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Coronado National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 4.1 miOracle, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,420 ft1,348 m
American Flag is a ghost town in Pinal County, Arizona. It lies at about 4,420 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1870.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- City, county
- Tribal
- Private or unlisted
Star: American Flag. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Oracle, AZ, about 4.1 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Catalina Foothills, AZ, 21 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Tiger9.1 mi north
- Redington17 mi southeast
- Copper Creek18 mi northeast
- Cascabel28 mi southeast
- Klondyke29 mi northeast
- Christmas33 mi north
- Aravaipa34 mi northeast
- Spenazuma40 mi northeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Coronado National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Coronado National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run January to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Oracle 2 Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Oracle 2 Se station (USC00026119), 1.8 miles away. About 21.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Pinal County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.58000, -110.72000 |
| Elevation | 4,420 ft (1,348 m) |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Also known as | American Flag, Arizona, American Flag, AZ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4743781 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is American Flag ghost town?
In Pinal County, Arizona, at 32.5800, -110.7200. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Oracle, AZ, about 4.1 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Catalina Foothills, AZ, 21 miles away.
Can you visit American Flag?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Coronado National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit American Flag?
Mild months here run January to May, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Oracle 2 Se. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to April.
Are there other ghost towns near American Flag?
Yes. Tiger (9.1 mi), Redington (17 mi), Copper Creek (18 mi), Cascabel (28 mi).
