Vail Arizona Map

About Vail, Arizona

Vail is a locality in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of 16,315. The population density is 267.7 people per km². Vail is located at 32.0479°N, 110.7120°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85641.

Vail rests at the edge of the Sonoran Desert, a place where the rugged Tortolita Mountains rise in sharp relief against a sky that bleeds from pale blue to molten gold as the day wanes. It lies 15.6 miles east-north-east of Sahuarita, AZ (from Sahuarita, AZ: bearing 66°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-east of Corona de Tucson. The land here is a study in resilience, a palette of ochre, rust, and the muted green of creosote bushes and saguaros that stand like stoic sentinels. The air, even in the heat of afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of desert blooms after a rare rain. Sunlight, sharp and unforgiving for much of the year, softens to a gentle caress in the early mornings and late afternoons, casting long, dramatic shadows that etch the contours of the mountains and the subtle undulations of the desert floor. The history of Vail is inextricably linked to the land and the sparse water that nourishes it, a story told in the remnants of ranching and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life under the vast Arizona sky. For decades, cattle grazed these arid expanses, their presence a quiet testament to the hardy nature of the region's economy. Today, while agriculture still plays a role, Vail's character is evolving, drawing in those who appreciate its open spaces and the unhurried pace of life, a stark contrast to the bustling cities that lie within driving distance. The nearby washes, though often dry, are a reminder of the life-giving power of water, and the small communities that have sprung up around them carry a distinctively Southwestern charm, a blend of practicality and an ingrained appreciation for the stark, enduring beauty of their desert home.

About This Vail Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vail, Arizona with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vail and Pima County.

Detailed location data for Vail includes the ZIP code (85641), telephone area code (435), county seat of Pima County (Tucson), and school district assignment (Vail Unified District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vail is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.