2016 Map of Orleans

About this map

Orleans stands as the primary settlement in this northern corner of Kittson County, situated at a crossroads where a linear rail corridor and local highways meet. The landscape is defined by the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, which impose a regular grid across the flat terrain of the Red River Valley region. Winding through this geometric layout is the Little Joe River, a natural watercourse that provides a stark contrast to the straight paths of Co Rd 1 and Co Rd 55. This modern topographic survey illustrates a rural community focused around its transportation links and agricultural boundaries. The convergence of local routes like Co Rd 64 and 360th St near the town center highlights the area's continued reliance on a traditional network of county roads to connect disparate farmsteads and township sections.