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2023 Map of Vail

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Vail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Vail serves as a focal point in this southern Thurston County landscape, situated near where the Deschutes River winds through timbered terrain. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Baumgard Hill, Bold Hill, and Miller Hill, which overlook a network of drainage systems including Johnson Creek and Trotter Run. To the north, the relatively level expanse of Ruth Prairie contrasts with the surrounding ridges, while Lake Fifteen sits tucked into the northern boundary.

Water management and natural hydrology dominate the southern half of the map, centered on the Skookumchuck Reservoir and the Skookumchuck River. This area serves as a transition into Lewis County, with the border clearly marked between the two jurisdictions. Notable watercourses like Bloody Run, Turvey Creek, and Snyder Creek feed into the reservoir system, illustrating the complex watershed that characterizes this part of the Pacific Northwest. Local roads like Vail Cut Off Rd SE and Thompson Creek Rd SE provide access through these managed forest and river lands.