1895 Map of Dayton

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The Bighorn Mountains dominate the western half of this 1891 survey, rising sharply from the plains as a high-altitude barrier along the eastern edge of Bighorn Co. and Sheridan Co. This terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Wolf Creek and Big Goose Creek, which flow eastward toward the early settlement hubs of the foothills. At this time, the Tongue River valley serves as the primary corridor for human activity, connecting the small communities of Dayton and Bingham.