2012 Map of Orange

About this map

Orange and Villa Park anchor this detailed study of the Santa Ana River basin and its surrounding foothills. The landscape is defined by extensive water management infrastructure, including the Santiago Creek Recharge Basin, Anaheim Lake, and the Miller Retarding Basin. These features, along with the Atwood Channel and Carbon Canyon Diversion Channel, reflect the sophisticated engineering required to manage the region's seasonal runoff while supporting residential expansion. The map captures the suburban density of Placentia, Atwood, and El Modena as they press against the terrain of the Peralta Hills and Santiago Canyon. Local heritage is preserved in several prominent burial grounds, such as the Cem of the Holy Sepulchre and the historic Yorba Cem. Educational institutions including Chapman University and Santiago Canyon College appear as major landmarks within the urban fabric, while the Santa Ana River itself remains a central corridor, spanned by the Jefferson Street Bridge and Yorba Bridge.