2017 Map of Orchard

About this map

Orchard serves as the central hub of this Ada County landscape, where the high desert terrain of southern Idaho is defined by its transit and range infrastructure. The map reveals a transition between the open livestock ranges and the transport corridors that parallel Sand Hollow. Notable water features are scarce, though Bowns Cr provides a primary drainage through the eastern portion of the sheet. The landscape is crisscrossed by an extensive network of access routes, including W Range Rd and S Range Rd, illustrating the intersection of modern land management and historical ranching patterns. This 2017 survey captures the area at a time when industrial and military range uses frequently interface with traditional grazing lands, providing a clear picture of the modern-day infrastructure required to navigate the high plains south of the Boise area.