Riddle Ranch, Pioneer ranch complex in Harney County, Oregon, United States
The Riddle Brothers Ranch stands along the Little Blitzen River with eight historical buildings constructed from logs, weatherboard, hand-cut shingles, and local stone.
Walter, Frederick, and Benjamin Riddle moved to the area in 1900, securing homes along the Little Blitzen River while managing cattle operations until the late 1950s.
The ranch represents the development of livestock industry in the American West, featuring original artifacts displayed in their authentic locations throughout the buildings.
The Bureau of Land Management permits access by vehicle from Wednesday to Sunday between June and October, requiring high-clearance four-wheel drive transportation.
Three bachelor brothers operated this 1,120-acre ranch for fifty years, controlling water resources and maintaining irrigated meadowlands for their cattle operations.
Location: Oregon
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.07460,-118.57900
Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:43
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