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Dayton Tennessee Map

Explore Dayton, Tennessee, 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, Tennessee

How to Use This Dayton, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dayton, Tennessee. 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 Tennessee 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	Tennessee (TN)
County	Rhea County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.493959
Longitude	-85.012454
Population	7,065
Density	349.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	37321
Area Code	615
County Seat	Dayton
School District	Dayton City Elementary School District

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About Dayton, Tennessee

Dayton is a locality in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,065. The population density is 349.9 people per km². Dayton is located at 35.4940°N, 85.0125°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Dayton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 37321.

Dayton anchors the landscape where the gentle, persistent movement of Little Richland Creek shapes the local terrain. It lies 7.0 miles south-southwest of Rhea, TN (from Rhea, TN: bearing 194°T), and is situated 9.4 miles northeast of Sale Creek.

Water from the nearby Dallas Lake offers a quiet stillness to the surrounding basin, while the distant, hazy outline of the Cumberland Mountains defines the horizon. The earth here settles into the low, shadowed depression of Maley Hollow, providing a distinct relief against the broader, flatter expanses of the region. Residents often find their way toward the greenery of Pendegrass Park, where the air holds a heavy, humid sweetness during the summer months. Those seeking the sound of rushing water venture toward the cooling spray of Laurel Falls to escape the afternoon heat. A quiet intensity marks the path along the Laurel-Snow Trail, where the forest canopy filters the light into long, golden slivers that dance across the forest floor.

Dayton emerged from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of these fertile, inland plains. The local economy transitioned through the years from a foundation of agrarian output into a varied landscape of manufacturing and regional trade. Smoke once rose steadily from the stacks of local mills, fueling a sense of purpose that still lingers in the older brick storefronts. Today, the quiet rhythm of industry continues to support the livelihoods of those who call Dayton home, balancing the legacies of the past with the steady demands of the modern market. The soil here remains a vital fiber of the local identity, yielding harvest after harvest while the town manages the slow, deliberate transition of its economic focus.

Dayton holds a unique place in the national consciousness due to the famous 1925 Scopes Trial, an event that drew the gaze of the world to this quiet corner of the state. Prominent figures like William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow once walked these streets, forever altering the perception of the local cultural character. The courthouse stands as a central, enduring landmark, serving as a reminder of the debates that once echoed through its halls. Each year, the community gathers to celebrate its heritage, maintaining a pace of life that values tradition as much as the steady progression of the seasons. People here move with a deliberate, unhurried grace, finding a sense of belonging in the shared history and the familiar faces that define the daily experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

William Jennings Bryan (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 346° N
Rhea County Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 343° N
Clarence Darrow (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 000° N
Centinnial Park Water Fountain Monument (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 305° NW
Swinging Bridge Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 167° S
Dayton Municipal Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 100° E
Delaware Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 272° W
Laurel Snow Pocket Designated State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 347° N
Hiwassee Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 137° SE
Cumberland Trail (State Park) — 3.1 mi, 339° N
Bryan Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.6 mi, 346° N
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition) (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 237° SW
Flat Top Mountain Farm (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 236° SW
Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 032° NE
Tennessee Valley Theatre (Theatre) — 16.3 mi, 032° NE
Site #4 - Incline Control House (Historic Ruins) — 17.6 mi, 214° SW
Site #6 - Mule Barn (Historic Ruins) — 17.6 mi, 214° SW
Head of the Sequatchie River (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 001° N
George Hole (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 302° NW
Cherokee National Forest (National Forest) — 31.7 mi, 135° SE · 662k acres

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