Research Tools
Historical archives
National Archives Catalog is an online database of historical state and federal documents. Here you will find various things like maps and images.
Arizona Memory Project from the Arizona Library is a digital archive of historical documents about Arizona's past. It contains everything from old legislation and territorial maps to newspaper archives and photographs. It is the go to place for anything "historical Arizona".
Arizona State Knowledge for digital microfilm archives.
State of Arizona Research Library to search various other databases like death records etc.
Mine and mineral information
Mine and mineral information
Minedat for information on various mineral deposits threw out the world. Learn about minerals, symmetry symbols and mineral evolution.
USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) is an interactive topographical map that includes a detailed database about mineral deposits throughout the world. This information includes land ownership status.
The Diggings is a free online resource for current, past and potential mining activity on BLM public land.
Plant and wildlife information
The Diggings is a free online resource for current, past and potential mining activity on BLM public land.
Plant and wildlife information
US Department of Agriculture Plant Database for detailed information on plants throughout the US.
Encyclopedia of Life is a great source for information on all types of life from animals to bacteria. The information is contributed by members.
Catalog of Life for more information on Plants, animals, bacteria etc.
Fish Base for information on all types of fish species.
National Geographic Animal Index for more detailed information on animals.
Bird Life International for information on birds.
The Red List for endangered species information.
FireRestrictions.us is a great source for current fire restriction information in and throughout Arizona. Their website includes an interactive map that shows fire restriction boundaries. Each fire restriction includes detailed information about prohibited activities, boundaries and other info.
Ultimately you should contact the land management agency to confirm.
Organizations
The Greenup Foundation is the only organization we have found that works with the Bureau of Land Management to clean up our lands.
Natural Restorations works with the National Forest Service to clean up our forests.
Tonto Recreation Alliance (TRAL) helps promote open access to the Tonto Forest. Additionally, the help maintain trails and host trash cleanups.
Cell phone towers
CellMapper.net will show cell phone towers on a map. Pick your carrier, choose your network and find the towers approximate location.
Catalog of Life for more information on Plants, animals, bacteria etc.
Fish Base for information on all types of fish species.
National Geographic Animal Index for more detailed information on animals.
Bird Life International for information on birds.
The Red List for endangered species information.
Miscellaneous
Mapping tools
ArcGIS for various mapping software
Backcountry Navigator is a highly recommended GPS program for Android devices.
Off Road recovery
Arizona 4X4 Off Road Recovery LLC - Facebook statewide off road recovery Call Joe 24/7 (602) 697-8306
Fire restriction information
Ultimately you should contact the land management agency to confirm.
Organizations
The Greenup Foundation is the only organization we have found that works with the Bureau of Land Management to clean up our lands.
Natural Restorations works with the National Forest Service to clean up our forests.
Tonto Recreation Alliance (TRAL) helps promote open access to the Tonto Forest. Additionally, the help maintain trails and host trash cleanups.
Cell phone towers
CellMapper.net will show cell phone towers on a map. Pick your carrier, choose your network and find the towers approximate location.
