2011 Map of Orella

About this map

Orella sits in a high plains landscape defined by the drainage of Long Branch Creek and prominent geological formations along the Nebraska border. In the early 21st century, the area remains a study in rural land management, where small water impoundments such as Agate Dam Reservoir, Board Gate Dam Reservoir, and Moody Reservoir support the arid environment. The topography is anchored by distinctive elevations like Sugar Loaf Butte, Twin Butte, and the Waldon Hills, which provide clear landmarks across the open terrain. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of primary routes including Toadstool Rd and Orella Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and ranching interests of northern Dawes County. This map documents the essential hydrology and land-use patterns of the region, where livestock water sources and high-point landmarks serve as the primary navigation aids.