2014 Map of Richland

About this map

Richland serves as the primary hub in this corner of Baker County, situated at the base of the Whitman National Forest. The landscape is defined by the agricultural layout of Eagle Valley, where an extensive network of irrigation features like Waterbury Ditch, Howell Ditch, and Newt Young Ditch support the local ranching and farming economy. This sophisticated water management system draws from the Powder River and various mountain gulches, illustrating the historical engineering required to cultivate this arid valley floor. To the east, the terrain descends toward the Brownlee Reservoir, a significant impoundment on the Snake River system. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Eagle Valley Cem and the settlement of New Bridge, while the surrounding slopes are etched with evocative place names like Immigrant Gulch and Pleasant Ridge, reflecting the era of western expansion and subsequent homesteading.