2012 Map of Orion

About this map

The North Canadian River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, its wide floodplain and shifting channels defining the local topography. This region of Dewey County is characterized by a precise grid of rural roads, including e0540 RD and n2340 RD, which stitch together the agricultural homesteads and small communities of the early 21st century. The settlement of Orion sits at a crossroads in the northeast, while Fonda is positioned further south near the riverbanks. Local history is anchored by the Orion Cem and Hope Cem, both situated along the rural section lines. Smaller drainages like E Griever Cr feed into the larger river system, illustrating the drainage patterns essential to the area's farming and ranching economy.