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2011 Map of Vail

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Vail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vail and the surrounding desert landscape south of the Rincon Mountains show significant residential growth in the early 21st century. The expansion of Rancho del Lago and the development within Rincon Valley illustrate the modern transformation of former ranching land into suburban communities. Traditional landmarks like the Rocking K Ranch, N Lazy H Ranch, and La Posta Quemada Ranch remain as markers of the area's pastoral history.

Ephemeral watercourses, including Pantano Wash, Agua Verde Creek, and Cienega Creek, carve through the basin, shaping the terrain near Pisto Hill and Posta Quemada Canyon. The presence of the Mountain View settlement at the southern edge of the quadrangle, along with historic routes such as the Old Spanish Trail, underscores the long-standing importance of this corridor for travel and ranching between Tucson and the Cienega Valley.