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2017 Map of Dayton South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dayton South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dayton marks the northeastern entry point to a landscape where high plains meet the abrupt rising elevations of the Bighorn National Forest. The Tongue River and its tributaries, including the Little Tongue River and S Fork Little Tongue River, carve through the terrain, creating prominent geological features like Tongue River Canyon and Box Canyon.

The map reveals a complex network of draws and ridges, such as Hendrick Ridge and the Elephant Foot formation. Human activity is concentrated around the township near the Dayton Cem, while the rugged interior features local landmarks like Model Geyser, the Xingu Airstrip, and the curiously named Fallen City. This survey illustrates the relationship between the managed irrigation of the Frisbie Ditch and the natural drainage of the mountain front, tracing a path from the town's Main St up into the high country of Horseshoe Mtn.