Now a feature of the Chas H. Reynolds Rest Area, the once-thriving tool shop was a main feature of Ladd Creek Canyon, providing a rest area for weary travelers and supplies for craftsmen. The historical building and water-wheel still stand, and were originally constructed in 1911. Banton once used the water-driven shop to create tools for his livestock ranch. During the harsh winter months, the water wheel is kept inside the cabin. Alongside is a monument, with an inscription that reads, “The water-driven tool shop in Ladd Creek Canyon, visible from…
