Riddle Brothers Ranch Oregon. The Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District in southeast Oregonon the west flank of Steens Mountainprovides that historic context of pioneer settlement. Visitors can look though several buildings dating from early.
The Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District in southeast Oregonon the west flank of Steens Mountainprovides that historic context of pioneer settlement. A special thanks to our Great Outdoors sponsor Parr Lumber for giving us the time and resources to explore the lakes rivers and mountains across our beautiful state every. In tonights Great Outdoors Brian Jennings takes us to Riddle Brothers Ranch a historic ranch near the majestic Steens Wilderness.
An illustration of a magnifying glass.
The brothers owned the water rights to the area grew hay for sale and raised horses and mules for the cavalry. In 1986 Burns District BLM acquired 7500 acres of land on the west flank of Steens Mountain. An illustration of a magnifying glass. Migrating from western Oregon they settled in the early 1900s and built their ranch by gaining control of water in the area.