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2012 Map of Dayton North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dayton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Parkman and the northern outskirts of Dayton define this high-plains landscape, where the agricultural economy relies on a complex network of water management features. The area is marked by numerous irrigation structures such as the Fivemile Ditch, Mock Ditch, and Tongue River Ditch Number 1, which draw from the Tongue River and various creeks to support local ranching operations. Large-scale holdings like Bear Claw Ranch and Padlock Ranch dominate the terrain, reflecting the long-standing cattle-raising tradition of Sheridan County.

Water storage is critical in this environment, evidenced by the presence of named reservoirs including Antwerp Reservoir, Barker Reservoir, and Bear Claw Love Number 1 Reservoir. The topography is etched by drainage systems like Grande Gulch, Grouse Draw, and Magpie Gulch, which channel seasonal runoff into major arteries like Smith Cr and Whitetail Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of rural roads, such as Pass Creek RD and Parkman-Slack RD, that link these remote ranches and settlements.