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2010 Map of Orchard

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Orchard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Orchard serves as a central point in this high-desert landscape of Ada County, where a network of access roads and rural routes defines the human presence. The geography is characterized by expansive open spaces segmented by thoroughfares such as S Orchard Access Rd and Range Rd. Smaller settlements like Hickey and the area near Sand Hollow are situated along these transit lines, reflecting a pattern of modern rural development and ranching infrastructure.

Water features are sparse in this environment, with Bowns Creek providing one of the few named drainage systems. The layout of roads like E Orchard Ranch Rd and E Monroe Ave suggests a landscape organized for agricultural or utility access, typical of the western Snake River Plain. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the state of these rural corridors and small outposts at the start of the 21st century.