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2015 Map of Orovada

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Orovada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Orovada serves as the central hub of this high-desert landscape, situated where the flats of the Quinn River Valley meet the rising terrain of the Santa Rosa Range. The settlement is defined by a grid of local roads and its position along the primary north-south transit corridor, with the Pine Grove Airport located just west of the town center. To the east, the boundary of the Humboldt National Forest marks a transition into more dramatic geography, including landmarks like Sawtooth Mtn and the carved path of Horse Canyon.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid region, from Buffalo Springs and Halfway Spring to the seasonal drainage of Rebel Cr and Antelope Cr. The map reveals a mixture of agricultural development and open range, evidenced by large tracts such as Gallagher Flat and Buffalo Meadows. This 2015 survey provides a precise view of the local infrastructure, including named thoroughfares like Valley Rd and Kings River Rd, which connect the scattered ranches and homesteads to the Orovada townsite.