2017 Map of Richland

About this map

Richland serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape, situated where the Powder River meets the northern reaches of the Browlee Reservoir. The valley's complex water management is evident through a network of irrigation systems including Howell Ditch, the Waterbury Ditch, and the New Young Ditch, which support the farms of Eagle Valley. To the north, the terrain rises into the Whitman National Forest, marked by numerous drainage gulches like Corral Gulch and Fawn Gulch. The settlement of New Bridge sits at a critical junction of local transit, near the Mill Pond and Squaw Gulch. This 2017 survey reflects a landscape defined by its hybrid of forest management and river-bottom ranching, documented through landmarks like the Eagle Valley Cemetery and the prominent Pleasant Ridge. Local roads such as Sparta Rd and Hoover Grade navigate the steep transitions between the high timberlands and the fertile basin floor.