Dayton Montana Map

About Dayton, Montana

Dayton is a locality in Lake County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 88. The population density is 72.4 people per km². Dayton is located at 47.8658°N, 114.2790°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59914.

Dayton rests in a broad embrace of the northern Montana landscape, where the Flathead River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, carves its steady, unhurried path. It lies 22.9 miles south of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 176°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-west of Lindisfarne. The surrounding terrain rises in gentle slopes, cloaked in the deep greens of coniferous forests that climb towards the sky, their peaks sometimes dusted with the lingering white of high-country snow even into early summer. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant, refreshing presence. On clear days, the distant Sawtooth Range, a jagged spine against the horizon, offers a dramatic backdrop, its ruggedness a stark contrast to the softer curves of the immediate foothills. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, golden quality, as if the very sun itself slows its descent, lingering on the water and the trees with a painter's touch. The history of Dayton is intimately tied to the flow of the Flathead River and the resources it has provided. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of timber, established a foothold here, their lives dictated by the seasons and the demands of the wilderness. The local economy, while varied, retains a strong connection to the land, with agriculture and forestry playing significant roles, complemented by the growing appeal of outdoor recreation. The river itself remains a central artery, a source of sustenance and a pathway for both the practicalities of transport and the quiet enjoyment of its natural beauty. Dayton is a place where the echoes of the past are not buried, but live on in the enduring character of the landscape and the unpretentious rhythm of daily life.

About This Dayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dayton, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.865777, -114.279012. 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 Lake County.

Detailed location data for Dayton includes the ZIP code (59914), telephone area code (406), county seat of Lake County (Polson), and school district assignment (Upper West Shore Elementary School District). 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.