1996 Map of Ritz

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest dominates the high ground of the Idaho Panhandle in this late-twentieth-century study of Boundary County. The terrain is defined by a steep descent from the forest heights toward the lower agricultural lands of the North Bench. In this transition zone, the small settlement of Ritz is situated along Fleming Creek, while the Deer Park Community Hall serves as a localized landmark for the surrounding rural community. The map reveals a history of resource extraction and local hydrology, noting several prospects and the Regal Mine tucked into the northern slopes. Water management and natural drainage are evident in the cluster of wetlands on the eastern side, including Smith Lake, Deer Lake Swamp, and Bonner Swamp, which are fed by numerous seasonal runs like Templeman Creek and Meadow Creek.