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2017 Map of Oriva

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Oriva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high plains of Campbell County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and cattle-ranching infrastructure, centered on the settlement of Oriva. The landscape is etched with distinctive geographic features including Bekebrede Draw, Durky Draw, and Bennor Draw, which channel runoff toward more permanent watercourses like Rawhide Cr and Wild Horse Cr. These natural drainage patterns dictate the placement of local reservoirs such as Force Reservoir, essential for sustaining life in this semi-arid environment.

A network of local roads and named routes, such as Oriva Rd and Echeta Rd, connect the scattered homesteads and peaks. The map reveals the systematic organization of the Public Land Survey System, with township and range lines intersecting the varied topography. Vital water sources like Red Hill Spring are critical landmarks for land management, while the naming of numerous draws and peaks suggests a landscape thoroughly known and utilized by generations of local residents and ranchers.