2010 Map of Orion

About this map

The North Canadian River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the rural character of Dewey County near the small settlement of Fonda. To the north, the community of Orion sits along a grid of local roads, centered by the Orion Cemetery and the northern flow of East Griever Creek. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely populated agricultural region, where the section lines of the Public Land Survey System are clearly reflected in the modern road network, including routes like Indian Rd. Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as Hope Cemetery, which provides a fixed point of reference for families whose roots are tied to these plains. The map details the transition from the river bottomlands to the upland prairie, showing a landscape shaped by both natural watercourses and the orderly expansion of rural Oklahoma infrastructure.