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1993 Map of Dayton South

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Dayton South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Bighorn National Forest meets the eastern plains of Sheridan County in this detailed 1993 revision, capturing a landscape where the Tongue River carves a deep canyon through massive limestone formations. In the north, the town of Dayton serves as the gateway to the mountains, featuring the Tongue River High School, a Cem, and a Gravel Pit along the river banks. This survey highlights the complex water management system of the era, documenting the Tongue River Ditch No 1, High Line Ditch, and Side Ditch which divert mountain runoff for agriculture.

Deep in the forest, the map traces the Roosevelt Trail and family-named landmarks like the Horseshoe Ranch and Fallon City. Distinctive geological features such as Steamboat Point, the Elephant Foot, and Tongue Butte dominate the southern half, while the Big Game Winter Range indicates the region's importance for local wildlife management. The inclusion of several gaging stations and a gaging station near Tongue Canyon reflects the critical role of river monitoring in this high-altitude drainage basin.