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1955 Map of Dayton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Dayton sits along the eastern edge of this landscape, positioned alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway in a region defined by arid water management. The terrain is deeply grooved by drainage systems such as Rio Peñasco, Fourmile Draw, and North Seven Rivers, illustrating the vital importance of surface water in the Pecos Valley. Numerous Windmill sites are scattered across the quadrangle, marking the locations of essential groundwater access for livestock and local habitation.

Agricultural and ranching activity is anchored by named homesteads like the 100 Ranch and Taylor Ross Ranch, while the presence of the Frontier Post suggests a node of commerce or service along the primary north-south road. Infrastructure for monitoring the scarce water supply is evident at the Gaging Station on Fourmile Draw, reflecting the technical efforts to manage the watershed during the mid-20th century.