1964 Map of Dayton North

About this map

Parkman and Dayton serve as the primary hubs in this Sheridan County landscape, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad cuts a prominent path through the foothills. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation essential for the local ranching economy, including the Five Mile Ditch, Brand Ditch, and Hanover No 1 Ditch. This infrastructure supports established holdings like Bear Claw Ranch and the Padlock Ranch, which features its own Landing Area near the banks of the Tongue River. Numerous reservoirs, such as Antwerp Reservoir and Barker Reservoir, are scattered across the draws and gulches, highlighting the critical role of water management in this high-plains environment. From the northern border with Montana down to the valley of Columbus Creek, the terrain is marked by industrial markers like Gravel Pits and the long-distance Pipeline corridor, reflecting a working landscape defined by transport and natural resource extraction.