1948 Map of Bancroft

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Bannock Co industrial and agricultural development comes into sharp focus in this mid-century topographic record, where the Bear River powers hydroelectric facilities like the Grace Power Plant and Cove Power Plant. The landscape is a network of irrigation, featuring the Soda Canal, West Branch Canal, and Gentile Valley Canal, which support the farming communities of Bancroft, Talmage, and Lund. In the southeast, the complex infrastructure of Penstocks and Surge Tanks near the river contrasts with the family-oriented landmarks of the era, such as the Telluride Sch. The rugged western terrain is dominated by high summits including Petticoat Pk and Sedgwick Pk, while the Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line) railroad cuts through the valley, providing a critical transport artery for the region's mines and crops. Traces of early industrial activity are visible at the Leadville Mine, situated amongst the high ridges and canyons.