Explore Vail, Arizona, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Vail, Arizona. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Arizona or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Vail.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Vail |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Pima County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 32.021703 |
| Longitude | -110.693688 |
| Population | 13,604 |
| Density | 231.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 85641 |
| Area Code | 520 |
| County Seat | Tucson |
| School District | Vail Unified District |
Vail occupies a sprawling expanse of high desert where the sun bleaches the earth into shades of pale copper and gold. It lies 14.2 miles south of Tanque Verde, AZ (from Tanque Verde, AZ: bearing 174°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northeast of Corona de Tucson. The Pantano Wash carves a shallow, sandy path through the landscape, acting as a quiet artery for the seasonal rains that briefly green the brush. Beyond the immediate plains, the silhouette of the Tanque Verde Ridge marks the horizon with a jagged, immutable grace. Those seeking the solitude of the wilderness often traverse the paths within the vast State Trust Land that surrounds the perimeter. When the light fades, the shadows of the ocotillo lengthen across the dry floor, emphasizing the profound stillness of this arid territory.
Vail emerged from the dust of the nineteenth century, finding its initial purpose in the iron rails that linked distant frontiers. The local economy transitioned from the rhythms of ranching to a quiet, residential character as the years smoothed the edges of its frontier roots. Small-scale commerce and service industries now sustain the daily needs of those who choose the quietude of this desert life over the clamor of denser hubs. The rhythm of the work day is dictated less by the ticking of a clock and more by the gradual shift of heat across the open ground. While modern development has altered the skyline, the heritage of the early settlers persists in the sturdy, unassuming architecture that dots the landscape. Industry here remains humble, focused on supporting the growth of a neighborhood that values its distance from the frantic pace of larger urban centers.
Vail fosters a cultural character defined by a profound respect for the wide, open sky and the endurance required to inhabit such a dry climate. Residents often gather near the Posta Quemada Canyon to witness the raw, geological beauty that defines the regional geography. For those inclined toward exploration, the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail offers a rigorous passage through the rugged terrain that keeps the spirit of the desert alive. While the nearby Mountain View Tank provides a singular, quiet point of interest, the true landmark of the area is the unobstructed view of the stars, which burn with a clarity rare in more crowded places. Though Vail does not court the attention of the famous, it remains a place of steadfast character for those who find beauty in the spare, honest lines of the desert. Life here moves with the deliberate pace of a long shadow, honoring a quietude that has become increasingly rare in the modern age.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vail, Arizona. Coordinates: 32.021703, -110.693688. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Vail includes the ZIP code (85641), telephone area code (520), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Vail Unified District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |