2020 Map of Rome

About this map

Rome serves as a remote hub for this High Desert landscape, situated near the confluence of the Owyhee River and Jordan Creek. The topography is defined by the steep Rome Cliffs and the deep incision of Owyhee Canyon, which together illustrate the erosive power of these water systems over geologic time. Land use in the area is largely characterized by cattle ranching and water management, evidenced by agricultural features like the Hubble Ditch, Happy Valley Ditch, and Scott Ditch that draw from Crooked Cr. Local infrastructure includes the Rome Service Airport and the settlement of Happy Valley to the north. Transportation through this part of Malheur County relies on a network of unpaved routes such as Kiger Rd and Old Ion Hwy, connecting the flat expanses of McCutcheon Flat to the surrounding canyons and gulches like Chino Gulch.