1901 Map of Dayton

About this map

The Bighorn Mountains dominate the western portion of this landscape, where the Bighorn National Forest boundary meets early ranching and mining frontiers. Surveyed at the turn of the century, the map captures a transition from the high peaks of Walker Mtn and Steamboat Pt. down into the fertile valleys of the Tongue River. Along the northern foothills, the Burlington and Missouri River RR links established settlements like Ranchester and Parkman, facilitating the transport of coal from several Coal Mines scattered across the eastern hills. The presence of the Fort Mackenzie Reservation and secluded sites like Tongue River Cabin and Morrow Ranch reflect the era's settlement patterns. Genealogists and local historians can trace early land use through named landmarks such as Beckton and the scattered homesteads following the paths of Wolf Creek and Little Goose Creek.