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2013 Map of Oreana

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Oreana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Oreana serves as the focal point for this high-desert ranching landscape in Owyhee County, where the settlement is defined by its position along Oreana Rd and the surrounding drainage network. The topography is deeply incised by a series of seasonal watercourses including Pickett Cr, Bates Cr, and Hart Cr, which flow from the higher elevations of the Owyhee Front toward the Snake River valley. The infrastructure reflects a land dedicated to livestock and aviation, notably at the EZ Lope Ranch Airport.

Prominent landforms such as Fossil Butte and the Rye Patch provide key navigational markers across the varied terrain. A network of rural arteries, including Triangle Rd, Nettleton Rd, and Murphy Grandview Rd, connect the scattered ranch holdings. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at the intersection of public land boundaries and private interests in a region where water access and road connectivity dictate the patterns of human activity.