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2021 Map of Dayton North

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Dayton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Parkman and the northern outskirts of Dayton serve as the primary human anchors in this landscape defined by an intricate network of water management. The irrigation history of the region is evident through named infrastructure such as Fivemile Ditch, Brand Point Ditch, and Mock Ditch, which redirect water from sources like Columbus Creek across the valley floor. Numerous storage projects dot the terrain, including Antwerp Reservoir, Barker Reservoir, and the uniquely named Bear Claw Love Number 1 Reservoir, supporting agricultural life along the Dayton-Slack-Montana Rd.

Transitioning from the flatter drainage basins to more varied topography, the map records numerous natural features such as Magpie Gulch, Gannon Draw, and Jack Bill Draw. Transportation routes like Railway Ave parallel the drainage of S Fork Fivemile Cr, illustrating how early infrastructure followed the natural contours of the land. This survey provides a clear view of the water-rights and ranching layout in Sheridan County.