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2010 Map of Bancroft

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bancroft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bancroft serves as the primary hub in this southeastern Idaho landscape, situated where the grid of Old Hwy 30 and the railroad-influenced corridors meet. The terrain is defined by a series of significant canyons including Smith Canyon and North Canyon to the north, giving way to the high elevations of Petticoat Peak and Buckskin Mountain. Water resources appear vital to the agricultural and ranching history of the region, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Milkshake Spring, Railroad Spring, and the curiously named School House Spring.

To the south, the settlement of Lund sits near the Portneuf River, which winds through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The sophisticated irrigation network is visible through features like the West Branch Canal, which snakes across the flats east of the canyons. For genealogists, the map preserves local nomenclature through road names like Tolman Rd and Payne Rd, alongside landmarks like Rindlishbaker Canyon, reflecting the families who settled this high-desert territory.