2011 Map of Vail

About this map

The Skookumchuck Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this Thurston County region, created by the engineering of the Skookumchuck Dam. To the north, the settlement of Vail serves as a focal point near the winding Deschutes River, surrounded by a network of rural roads such as Vail Loop SE and Gordon Rd SE. The terrain is defined by significant elevations including Baumgard Hill and Blue Ridge, which separate the various drainage basins of the area. Notable watercourses like Bloody Run and Turvey Creek feed into the larger river systems, illustrating a complex hydrological environment. This survey captures a rural Washington landscape characterized by isolated homesteads like Sundown Ranch and the open spaces of Ruth Prairie, reflecting the timber and agricultural character of the Pacific Northwest in the early 21st century.