2011 Map of Richmond

About this map

Richmond sits at the intersection of several high-desert drainages in Wheeler County, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by ranching and high ridges. The area’s rugged character is evident in the network of seasonal creeks and canyons, such as Bone Yard Canyon and Hardscrabble Creek, which carve through the volcanic geology of central Oregon. The map detail highlights the sparse but essential infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Richmond-Sixshooter Rd which connects the primary settlement to the Sixshooter Ranch. High-altitude landmarks like Butler Mountain and Iron Mountain tower over the valley floor, while unique plateaus such as Floating Prairie and the evocative Sheet Iron Jack Meadow suggest the early grazing and homesteading history of the territory. This documentation captures the enduring isolation and topographical complexity of the Ochoco Mountains' northern fringes.