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2013 Map of Orient

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Orient stands as the central hub of this Iowa agricultural landscape, situated at the junction of Co Hwy P17 and 310th St. The town's grid is clearly defined by local streets such as E Division St and S Maple St, providing a clear view of its layout in the early 21st century. The surrounding terrain is heavily defined by its drainage systems, most notably the E Nodaway River and its various tributaries that carve through the sections of farmland.

Water management is a prominent feature of the area, anchored by Lake Orient just south of the town center. Local history and genealogy researchers can trace the rural road network across the Adair-Adams St and Adair Union St boundaries. Waterways like Shanghai Cr and Ninemile Cr demonstrate the natural irrigation and topography that have supported generations of farmers in this part of Adair County.