2020 Map of Buckskin Basin

About this map

Ross Fork and its winding tributaries dominate this portion of the high country along the Bingham and Bannock County line. The landscape is defined by a complex network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Fort Hall Main Canal, Wenee Ditch, and Ballard Ditch, reflecting the managed water resources essential to this region. Elevated terrain such as Hyram Butte and the Pocatello Range rises above the namesake Buckskin Basin, while Lone Pine Canyon cuts through the eastern slopes. A legacy of local land use is visible in the placement of the Ross Fork Cem and the route of Gay Mine Rd, which traverses the hills toward the southeast. The map provides a contemporary view of these traditional ranching and rural corridors, anchored by family-named landmarks like Indian Cr and Cedar Spring.