The Raft River is a river that flows from Utah to Idaho. It begins in the Raft River Mountains in northern Utah, and flows north to join the Snake River in Cassia County, Idaho. For other uses, see River (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For other uses, see Snake River (disambiguation). ... Cassia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ...

The river is named after a crossing of the Oregon Trail where pioneers built rafts out of whatever was available to aid in crossing the river. The river is presently dry for much of the year. The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852-1906 by Ezra Meeker. ...

The Oregon Trail Crosses Raft River approx. 2mi S of the Interstate. At the top of the bluff above Raft River the "Parting of the Ways" took place. The Oregon Trail continued West and the California trail headed South. Graves of those who died from being mortally wounded at Massacre Rocks can be found in the same area along the river.