You've been riding across the Heartlands for three hours. Your horse is tired. You're tired. And that tiny, hand-drawn sketch in your satchel looks less like a map and more like a collection of random blobs. Welcome to the hunt for the Landmarks of Riches Map 3. If you're playing Red Dead Redemption 2, you know that Rockstar Games doesn't exactly hand out gold bars for free. You have to earn them through squinting at pixels and navigating some of the most jagged terrain in the game.
Finding this specific treasure isn't just about the money, though the gold bars are a massive boost to your camp funds or your personal collection of customized revolvers. It’s about the hunt. Map 3 is the culmination of a scavenger hunt that takes you from the eerie heights of Mount Shann to the middle of a lake that looks peaceful but hides a decent amount of frustration if you don't know exactly where to step.
Where Does Landmarks of Riches Map 3 Actually Lead?
Most players get stuck because they expect the landmark to be a massive, glowing signpost. It’s not. By the time you’ve solved the riddle of the second map—which involves that strange sundial up on the peak of Mount Shann—you’re handed a drawing that points you toward a very specific, very dead tree.
This isn't just any tree. It’s the Degenerate Tree.
Located in the Lemoyne region, specifically within the area known as Scarlett Meadows, this tree stands out because it looks like it’s been through a literal war. It’s twisted. It’s gnarled. It has a hole in it that looks suspiciously like it was meant to hide something. You’ll find it just to the west of Dewberry Creek. If you’re looking at your in-game map, look for the dry creek bed that snakes through the plains. The tree is perched on a slight rise nearby.
When you approach it, don't just ride past. You have to physically get off your horse and interact with the trunk. There’s a small hole. Stick your hand in—virtually, obviously—and you’ll pull out the next clue. Honestly, the first time I did this, I spent ten minutes circling the wrong oak tree. Make sure the one you're looking at looks "unhealthy." That’s the best way to describe it.
The Final Stretch: Owanjila and the Gold
So, you’ve got the clue from the tree. Now what? The Landmarks of Riches Map 3 isn't actually the end of the line; it’s the gateway to the final hoard. The clue directs you far to the west, past Strawberry, to the edges of Owanjila.
Owanjila is a beautiful spot. It's great for hunting beaver and occasionally getting mauled by a grizzly bear that spawns near the shore. But for the treasure hunter, the focus is a small island in the middle of the lake. Or rather, a pile of rocks on that island.
Why People Fail This Jump
You can't just swim out there easily if your stamina is low. You’ll drown. Arthur (or John, depending on where you are in the story) isn't exactly an Olympic swimmer in heavy leather boots. Grab a canoe if you can find one near the shore, or make sure your horse has high stamina and swim across.
Once you reach the island, look for a small structure. It's a man-made pile of stones, known as a cairn. It looks intentional. Because it is.
- Walk up to the rocks.
- Look for the "Search" prompt.
- Watch the animation.
- Profit.
Inside that pile of rocks, you’ll find six gold bars. In the Red Dead economy, that is a life-changing amount of money. We’re talking $3,000. That pays for every bounty on your head, the best saddles in the game, and enough premium cigarettes to fill ten collector sets.
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The Mount Shann Connection
It's worth backtracking for a second to talk about how you even get the Landmarks of Riches Map 3 in the first place. You have to visit the sundial on Mount Shann. This is one of the most mysterious spots in the game, fueled by UFO theories and strange carvings.
The sundial consists of a circle of stones with lines pointing in various directions. It’s a puzzle that requires you to check the stones in a specific order based on the previous map's clues. If you skip this, or try to go straight to the "Degenerate Tree," the treasure won't spawn. Rockstar is clever like that. The game tracks your progress through the map items themselves. If the physical map isn't in your inventory and haven't "inspected" the previous landmark, the gold bars simply won't exist in the rock pile at Owanjila. It prevents people from just googling the final location and skipping the gameplay.
Well, it tries to, anyway.
Common Misconceptions About the Landmarks Maps
A lot of people confuse this hunt with the "High Stakes" or "Jack Hall Gang" treasures. Those are different. The Landmarks of Riches was originally a PC-exclusive mission that eventually made its way to consoles. If you’re playing an old, unpatched version of the game on a physical disc from 2018, you might not even find these maps.
Another weird glitch? Sometimes the "Search" prompt at the sundial on Mount Shann disappears. If that happens, you usually have to ride away, set up camp, sleep for a full day, and come back. The game needs to reset the world state to recognize you're there for the quest.
How to Maximize Your Haul
Once you have those six gold bars, don't just run to the nearest general store. You need a Fence. Seamus at Emerald Ranch is the easiest to reach, but if you've progressed the story, the Fence in Saint Denis or Van Horn works just as well.
Six gold bars sell for $500 each.
I’ve seen players blow this money on vanity items immediately. Don't be that guy. Use it to upgrade the Dutch’s lodgings (which unlocks fast travel) and the horse station. These are quality-of-life improvements that make the rest of the game much less of a slog. After that, buy the Springfield Rifle or the Bolt Action Rifle. You’ll need the stopping power for the legendary animals you'll inevitably hunt while you're out near Owanjila anyway.
Why This Specific Map Matters for Completionists
If you are going for that 100% completion trophy, you can't ignore the Landmarks of Riches Map 3. Treasure hunting is a sub-requirement for the Explorer Challenges. Completing these challenges also increases your overall Stamina tank.
Think about it. You’re getting rich, seeing the weirdest sights in the game, and making Arthur physically stronger all at the same time. It’s arguably the most efficient way to spend an hour in the game.
The scenery around these landmarks is also a silent storyteller. The "Degenerate Tree" is located near the site of old battles and civil unrest in Lemoyne. The sundial on Mount Shann is a nod to the prehistoric or perhaps extraterrestrial lore Rockstar loves to sprinkle in. These aren't just waypoints; they’re pieces of a world-building puzzle.
Step-by-Step Recovery Logic
If you’ve lost your way, here is the basic flow you need to keep in your head.
First, you start at the Obelisk. That’s map one. Then you head to the "Small Church" in Lakay. That gives you the map leading to the "Bolger Glade" bird. From there, you go to the sundial. The sundial gives you the Landmarks of Riches Map 3.
If you are looking at Map 3 and see a drawing of a hand pointing at a hole in a tree, you are on the final leg. Just remember:
- The tree is in Lemoyne (Scarlett Meadows).
- The final treasure is in West Elizabeth (Owanjila).
- The rocks are on the island, not the shore.
It’s a long ride. Pack some gun oil and some hay for your horse. The transition from the red dirt of Rhodes to the lush, pine-filled forests of the West is one of the best visual experiences the game offers.
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Final Insights for the Road
Finding the Landmarks of Riches Map 3 is a rite of passage for RDR2 players. It's the moment you stop being a casual outlaw and start becoming a master of the frontier. The $3,000 reward is the highest single payout from any of the treasure maps in the base game.
Most players miss the island at Owanjila entirely because they’re too busy looking at the shore for a cave. Don't make that mistake. The treasure is out in the open, sitting in a pile of rocks, waiting for someone with enough patience to follow a dead man’s drawings across three different states.
Actionable Next Steps:
Check your satchel under the "Documents" tab and then "Treasure Maps" to ensure you actually have Map 2 or 3 active. If you don't see them, you haven't interacted with the sundial on Mount Shann yet. Ride to the peak, find the stones, and look for the "Inspect" prompt on the stone that looks different from the others. Once the map is in your hand, set your waypoint for the west side of Dewberry Creek to find the twisted tree. Don't forget to sell those bars at a Fence—standard stores won't buy them.