2017 Map of Buckskin Basin

About this map

Buckskin Basin sits at the intersection of the Pocatello Range and the high desert plains of southeastern Idaho, where the complex management of water defines the landscape. The Ross Fork meanders through the central terrain, its flow diverted into a sophisticated network of agricultural infrastructure including the IR Ditch, Ballard Ditch, and Metz Ditch. This 2017 survey details the transition from the upland heights of Hyram Butte to the lower valley floors where the Fort Hall Main Canal and Evening Ditch support the region's ranching and farming economy. Cultural markers such as the Ross Fork Cem and the historical tracks of Sand Rd and White Rock Rd provide critical points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of these rural townships. The map clearly delineates the administrative boundary between Bingham Co and Bannock Co, illustrating how natural features like Lone Pine Canyon influenced legal and geographical divisions.