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2011 Map of Rome

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rome sits at a strategic crossing where Jordan Creek meets the Owyhee River, serving as a remote outpost in Malheur County. The landscape is defined by its water management and ranching legacy, evidenced by the presence of Crooked Creek Ranch and the long courses of the Happy Valley Ditch, Hubble Ditch, and Scott Ditch that lace through the arid terrain. These irrigation systems suggest a complex history of desert reclamation and agricultural endurance near Happy Valley.

Rising above the river banks, the Rome Cliffs provide a stark geological backdrop to the Rome Service Airport, which supports the isolated community. The transportation network here is anchored by the Old Ion Hwy and Kiger Rd, which navigate the wide expanse of McCutcheon Flat. This 2011 survey documents the intersection of modern infrastructure and the persistent natural landmarks of high-desert Oregon.