2017 Map of Dayton

About this map

Dayton sits near the eastern edge of this Eddy County landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert terrain is marked by a complex network of ranch roads and ephemeral watercourses. The northern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the winding path of Rio Peñasco, while the southern reaches are crossed by N Seven Rivers. The settlement of Frontier Post appears along the primary north-south transit corridor, illustrating the modern distribution of small communities in this arid region. The map reveals a land divided into large ranching tracts, evidenced by names like Kincaid Ranch Rd and Skp Ranch Rd. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a high-resolution view of the rural infrastructure, from the Pipeline Rd to the various county routes that connect isolated homesteads and ranching operations across the New Mexico plains.