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2010 Map of Buckskin Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Buckskin Basin defines the central geography of this Bannock County landscape, where an intricate network of irrigation ditches and natural watercourses supports the high-desert terrain. The meandering path of Ross Fork and its tributaries, including the South Fork Ross Fork and Indian Creek, dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. Man-made water systems such as the Fort Hall Main Canal, Ballard Ditch, and Evening Ditch reflect the critical importance of water management in this agricultural and ranching region.

Social and historical landmarks appear at key junctions, most notably the Ross Fork Cemetery and Putnam Lodge located along the eastern roads. Transportation is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including Sand Rd and Gay Mine Rd, while Hyram Butte serves as a prominent natural landmark to the west. This survey details the landscape just before the turn of the decade, showing the balance between natural springs like Cedar Spring and the developed infrastructure of the Fort Hall Reservation area.