The American Fork River was diverted and a new bridge was built in the 1930s.
Fork River at one time had over 200 inhabitants, but has since dwindled.
Fork River also has a skating rink that has over 100 people that visit over a winter season.
The lake was created in 1987 by an earthen dam on the Deep Fork River begun in 1980.
The Little Fork River flows through the community.
It is named after the American Fork River which runs through the bottom of the canyon.
The preserve runs along both banks of the Deep Fork River for about 20 miles.
The Deep Fork River is noted for large Flathead catfish and also has other species.
The three areas together preserve in a near natural state more than 25,000 acres and 30 miles of the Deep Fork River.
The ride passes over two railroad bridges spanning the Rolling Fork River.