Dayton Idaho Map

About Dayton, Idaho

Dayton is a locality in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 500. The population density is 28.7 people per km². Dayton is located at 42.1130°N, 111.9936°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83286.

Dayton rests in a broad valley, a verdant embrace where the Cache Valley begins to unfold its agricultural richness. It lies 27.3 miles north-north-west of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 343°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Preston. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, rise gently on either side, their slopes often painted in the muted greens of pasture and the deeper hues of distant timber. The sky here feels immense, a vast canvas that stretches from horizon to horizon, particularly striking in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, golden shadows across the fields and imbuing the very air with a luminous, honeyed quality. The land itself feels sturdy and dependable, a bedrock of fertile soil that has sustained generations, its character shaped by the open sky and the quiet constancy of the earth. The story of Dayton is deeply intertwined with its pioneering spirit and the industrious hands that have worked this land for over a century. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of fertile ground and abundant water, Dayton has long been an agricultural heartland, its economy rooted in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a steady cadence of planting, growth, and harvest that has shaped the town's character and fostered a strong sense of community. While agriculture remains its backbone, the enduring spirit of Dayton is also evident in its quiet streets, its well-tended homes, and the enduring presence of its historic buildings, each a silent witness to the enduring human endeavor that has shaped this corner of the Cache Valley.

About This Dayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dayton, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.112979, -111.993566. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dayton and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Dayton includes the ZIP code (83232), telephone area code (208), county seat of Franklin County (Preston), and school district assignment (West Side Joint School District 202). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.