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Dayton Kentucky Map

Explore Dayton, Kentucky, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Dayton, Kentucky

How to Use This Dayton, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dayton, Kentucky. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kentucky or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Dayton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Dayton
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Campbell County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.112838
Longitude	-84.47272
Population	5,666
Density	1684.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	41074
Area Code	859
County Seat	Alexandria
School District	Dayton Independent School District

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About Dayton, Kentucky

Dayton is a locality in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,666. The population density is 1684.1 people per km². Dayton is located at 39.1128°N, 84.4727°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Dayton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 41074.

Dayton maintains a quiet posture along the banks of the Ohio River, where the water moves with a steady, deliberate weight. It lies 1.9 miles northeast of Newport, KY (from Newport, KY: bearing 40°T), and is situated 2.4 miles east-northeast of Cincinnati. The landscape rises from these river lowlands toward the gentle elevations of the Walnut Hills, providing a sense of enclosure that keeps the horizon intimate and grounded. Residents often find respite in the local greenery of Monument Park, which offers a stillness that contrasts with the distant hum of regional transit. Just a short journey away, the calm surface of Mirror Lake catches the shifting light of the afternoon, reflecting the sky in a way that anchors the surrounding terrain. Even the distant depression of Turkey Bottom serves as a reminder of the ancient, slow-moving forces that shaped the earth beneath these streets.

Dayton emerged from the industrious spirit of the nineteenth century, building its foundations upon the movement of goods and the labor of those who settled near the water. Early commerce thrived on the river’s utility, fostering a local economy that transitioned from heavy manufacturing to a diverse collection of small-scale enterprises and professional services. The rhythm of work here is dictated not by the frantic pace of larger metropolises, but by the steady persistence of local shops and family-owned businesses that have endured through changing decades. While the era of grand industrial output has faded, the town retains a pragmatic character, valuing the tangible output of its workers and the resilience of its infrastructure. This persistence defines the local identity, as the people continue to adapt their labor to the modern demands of the regional market.

Dayton carries a cultural character shaped by the soft vernacular of the Upper-South and a deep-seated respect for the traditions that link generations. The architecture of the older districts speaks of a time when craftsmanship was a daily necessity, with brick facades standing as silent witnesses to the passage of seasons. Local gatherings often center around the shared spaces of the community, where the spirit of the people finds expression in seasonal festivals and neighborhood commemorations. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has provided a formative backdrop for figures like the notable author and educator Harlan Hubbard, whose life reflected the same quiet affinity for the river and the landscape found here. Residents move through their days with an unpretentious grace, finding beauty in the way the evening sun settles over the rooftops and the river’s edge.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cox Arboretum MetroPark (Nature Reserve) — 41.2 mi, 021° N
Sunwatch Indian Village / Archaeological Park (Historic Site) — 43.6 mi, 017° N
Carillon Historical Park (Historic Site) — 46.0 mi, 021° N
Fifth Third Field (Stadium) — 46.8 mi, 019° N
Victoria Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 47.1 mi, 018° N
Riverscape Metropark (Nature Reserve) — 47.1 mi, 018° N
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (Historic Site) — 47.1 mi, 018° N
Dayton Art Institute (Museum) — 47.4 mi, 018° N
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (Museum) — 50.5 mi, 023° NE
Wright Brothers Hill (Monument) — 50.5 mi, 023° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 342° N
Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 003° N
Josheph & Mary Stern, Geier Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 330° NW
Leblond Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 012° N
Joseph Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 353° N
Spencer Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 287° W
Capitoline Wolf Replica (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 292° W
Presidential Grove (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 282° W
Miss Doherty's College Preparatory School for Girls (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 001° N
Schmidt Playfields (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 068° E
Peebles Corner (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 315° NW
Schott Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.4 mi, 240° SW
Cincinnati Country Club (Park) — 1.4 mi, 038° NE
Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 096° E
Gallery at Gumbo (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 264° W
Art Beyond Boundaries (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 268° W
Mean Street Gallery (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 268° W
Emery Theatre (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 261° W
ArtsWave (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 261° W
East Fork State Park (State Park) — 17.7 mi, 111° E

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