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2017 Map of Ritz

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ritz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ritz and the residential pockets of North Bench occupy the flatter terrain in this 2017 study of Boundary County, Idaho. The landscape transitions sharply into the Purcell Mountains to the east and north, where the Kaniksu National Forest boundary marks a shift from private rural holdings to managed timberland. This transition is defined by a series of north-south running creeks, including Fleming Cr and Meadow Cr, which drain the elevated ridges into the valley floor.

Water is a defining characteristic of the eastern half of the map, where Smith Lake and the nearby Deer Lake Swamp represent significant hydrological features. Significant topography like Turner Hill and Deer Park break the elevation in the north, while a dense network of county roads, such as Kings Row Rd and District Two Rd, reveals the settled nature of the benchlands before the terrain becomes strictly vertical. The presence of Leslie Springs and Templeman Lake further highlights the area's rich water resources within the Kaniksu National Forest.