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2014 Map of Ritter

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ritter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ritter is the central settlement in this high-desert landscape, situated where the Middle Fork John Day River meets the geothermal activity of the region. The map identifies both Ritter Hot Springs and Powell Hot Springs, landmarks that have historically drawn travelers to this reach of the river. The terrain is marked by deep incisions such as Wrightman Canyon and Deep Canyon, while the Devils Backbone provides a prominent ridge between drainage systems.

Genealogists will find notable sites including the Ritter Cem and the Dickerson Ranch Cem, reflecting the family-based ranching history of Umatilla County and Grant County. The northern portion of the map transitions into the Umatilla National Forest, with rugged features like Burn Canyon and Potamus Ridge. Local infrastructure is captured through named routes like Ritter Cemetery Rd and School House Ln, tracing the development of this rural Oregon community.