Dalton Ohio Map

About Dalton, Ohio

Dalton is a locality in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,636. The population density is 403.6 people per km². Dalton is located at 40.7989°N, 81.6954°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44618.

Dalton rests in a landscape of gentle swells, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward horizons softened by the Ohio sky. It lies 9.1 miles west of Massillon, OH (from Massillon, OH: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-west of Lawrence Township. The land itself breathes a quiet resilience, a fertile ground that yields its bounty under the steady gaze of weathered barns and farmhouses. Here, the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of tilled soil, especially after a rain, and the light at dusk can paint the western sky in hues of rose and bruised plum, a fleeting, tender spectacle. The streets of Dalton are lined with trees, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the slow, persistent turning of the seasons, a constant, unobtrusive hum beneath the daily comings and goings. The story of Dalton is rooted in the industrious spirit of its settlers, many of whom sought fertile land and a place to build a life. Early industries here were tied to the agricultural heart of Wayne County, processing crops and supporting the farming communities that surround Dalton. While agriculture remains a vital thread, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and light manufacturing contributing to its steady pulse. You might notice the distinctive architecture of some older buildings, their brickwork a testament to a time when craftsmanship was paramount, and the quiet hum of machinery from workshops suggests a continued dedication to making and doing, a quiet continuation of the labor that first shaped this corner of Ohio.

About This Dalton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dalton, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Dalton and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Dalton includes the ZIP code (44618), telephone area code (330), county seat of Wayne County (Wooster), and school district assignment (Dalton Local 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 Dalton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.