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1955 Map of Dayton

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Dayton and the surrounding rangeland of Eddy County are captured here in a 1955 survey with revisions through the mid-1970s. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage patterns of Rio Peñasco, Fourmile Draw, and the southern tracks of the North Seven Rivers. This arid territory is marked by the infrastructure of early ranching and transit, featuring the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor running north to south. Notable homesteads and ranching outposts such as 100 Ranch, Frontier Post, and the Taylor Ross Ranch are documented, alongside numerous windmills that provided essential water for livestock in this high-desert environment. The presence of a Gravel Pit near the river suggests localized resource extraction during this era of rural development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain