2017 Map of Vail

About this map

Vail sits at the center of this 2017 landscape, where the Deschutes River and Skookumchuck River systems converge near the Thurston Co and Lewis Co border. The terrain is defined by significant elevations and water management, notably the large expanse of the Skookumchuck Reservoir in the southern half of the quadrangle. High points like Baumgard Hill, Bald Hill, and Miller Hill rise between the river valleys, while Ruth Prairie provides a level break in the topography to the north near Lake Fifteen. A network of local roads, including Vail Cut Off Rd SE and Vail Loop Rd SE, connects the settlement of Vail to the surrounding timberlands and valleys. The map documents the modern footprint of the area's hydroelectric and water resources, alongside long-standing geographical landmarks such as Blue Ridge and various mountain creeks like Bloody Run and Thompson Cr.