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2012 Map of Vail Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Vail Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Vail Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Riverside County landscape, where the waters of Temecula Cr and Wilson Cr gather. This area is defined by a series of distinct valleys, including Lancaster Valley, Butterfield Valley, and Aguanga Valley, which provided historical corridors for travel and small-scale settlement like the community at Radec. The terrain rises sharply toward the south, reaching the prominent heights of Agua Tibia Mountain and Eagle Crage.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Crosley Homestead and its namesake Crosley Saddle tucked into the hills along the Crosley Truck Trl. The map also captures the recreational character of the land, showing numerous campsites such as Ormsby Campground and Crossbar Oaks Campground, as well as the Dripping Springs Trailhead, reflecting the long-standing use of this territory for outdoor access near the Butterfield County Recreational Vehicle Park.