2010 Map of Vail

About this map

Vail serves as the central hub for this Crawford County landscape, where the East Boyer River and a network of creeks define the drainage patterns of the western Iowa prairie. The settlement’s civic core is anchored by the Vail Post Office, while its local history is preserved across several burial grounds including King Cemetery, Vail Cemetery, and Saint Anns Cemetery. The surrounding countryside is organized by a precise grid of roads, such as 350th St and L Ave, which navigate the gentle valleys of King Creek and Miller Creek. A unique modern landmark, the Lenz Landing Strip, appears in the southeast, contrasting with the established agricultural land-use patterns. This survey illustrates the relationship between these small-town centers and the waterways like Rocky Run and Hay Creek that historically dictated the placement of early farms and transport routes.