2023 Map of Rome

About this map

Rome sits at a geographic crossroads in southeastern Oregon, where the high desert meets the dramatic geology of the Owyhee Canyon. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water management and transit, with irrigation infrastructure like the Hubble Ditch and Happy Valley Ditch drawing from the Owyhee River and Jordan Creek to support life in the arid basin. The small settlement of Happy Valley occupies the northern reaches, while the area around Rome includes the Rome Service Airport, serving this remote stretch of Malheur County. Prominent geological formations, including the Rome Cliffs and the expansive McCutcheon Flat, characterize the terrain. The network of local routes, including Kiger Rd and the Old Ion Hwy, traces the path of travel through the canyons and gulches, while Crooked Creek winds through the southwestern section of the quadrangle.