Umatilla River near Birch Creek
Detailed Description
Umatilla River near Brich Creek from Rieth Road. The confluence of these two rivers is at a wide alluvial valley bounded by low hills. Birch Creek flows through the straightened ditch lined by bushes in the midground.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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