2015 Map of Orient

About this map

Orient stands at the intersection of rural South Dakota life, straddling the border between Faulk and Hand counties. This plains landscape is defined by the section-line grid system, where gravel roads like 172nd St and Summer St divide the open prairie. The local topography is subtly marked by the winding paths of Gooder Creek and Bryant Creek, which flow through the agricultural expanses. Just south of the town center, the Orient-Prairieview Cemetery serves as a vital touchstone for local genealogy and family history. Small natural basins such as Lake Nora interrupt the high plains, providing essential drainage in an area otherwise dominated by the vast, open reaches of T117N and T118N. The layout reflects a quintessential midwestern prairie settlement, where the proximity to drainage and the rigid road network dictate the flow of transportation and land use.