2020 Map of Banks

About this map

The North Fork Payette River and Payette River converge in this high-elevation terrain within the Boise National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the North Fork Range to the north and Charters Mtn to the southeast, with significant relief rising from the river canyons toward Harris Creek Summit. This area serves as a critical corridor for mountain travel, centered on the junction of Banks Lowman Rd and Horseshoe Bend Rd. The map documents a complex network of forest access roads and spurs, such as Spur 374AE and Spur 374BD, which provide reach into the drainage basins of Eddy Cr, Fleming Cr, and Longs Cr. Local names like Jerusalem Rd and Dry Buck hint at the area's grazing and early settlement history, while the detailed topography shows the steep Charters Mtn Ridge separating the various creek drainages.