Riggins in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Buck Rake

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 3, 2024

1. Buck Rake Marker

Inscription. Pulled by two horses, one on either side of the rake, this device was used to gather hay for stacking. The buck rake would pick up the windrows of hay made by the dump, or side delivery rake. When loaded, the hay would be taken to the stack yard where it would be stacked. The teeth of the buck rake are normally made of oak.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture.

Location. 45° 34.082′ N, 116° 29.887′ W. Marker is in Riggins, Idaho, in Idaho County. It can be reached from Kirkwood Ranch. Marker is in Riggins, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker located between the historic Kirkwood ranch houses and the Snake River. There is no direct road access. Must be accessed on foot via the Snake River Trail, 6 miles from Pittsburg Landing or via boat on the Snake River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riggins ID 83549, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho — Idaho’s Panhandle.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

specifically in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis &

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Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hay Rakes (here, next to this marker); John Deere Steel Wheeled Truck (here, next to this marker); Harrows (a few steps from this marker); Sterling Cabin (a few steps from this marker); McCormick Sickle Bar Mower (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Fork (within shouting distance of this marker); Plows (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Drawn Farm Equipment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riggins.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 3, 2024

2. Buck Rake Marker

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, May 3, 2024

3. Buck Rake Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.