Dayton Texas Map

About Dayton, Texas

Dayton is a locality in Liberty County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,058. The population density is 114.9 people per km². Dayton is located at 30.0466°N, 94.8852°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77535.

Dayton, Texas, unfolds under a sky that often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for the slow march of clouds. It lies 17.7 miles east of Atascocita, TX (from Atascocita, TX: bearing 79°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west of Liberty. The landscape here is a gentle yielding of earth, low-lying and crisscrossed by the quiet meandering of waterways that whisper through dense stands of pine and oak. Humidity hangs in the air like a soft, warm breath, particularly in the long, languid afternoons, and the scent of damp earth and pine needles is a constant companion. The character of Dayton is one of quiet persistence, a place where the days move with a steady, unhurried pulse, marked by the distant hum of traffic and the occasional bark of a dog. The story of Dayton is one rooted in the fertile soil and the bounty it once offered, a legacy of agriculture that still lingers in the air, even as the local economy has diversified. For generations, cotton and timber shaped the fortunes of this corner of Liberty County, and the echoes of those industries can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring resilience of its people. Today, while still connected to its agricultural past, Dayton also draws sustenance from its proximity to larger economic centers, a characteristic blend of self-reliance and interconnectedness. The Trinity River, a constant presence, has historically been a lifeblood, a conduit for commerce and a source of sustenance, its waters reflecting the ever-changing light of the East Texas sky.

About This Dayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dayton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.046605, -94.885203. 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 Liberty County.

Detailed location data for Dayton includes the ZIP code (77535), telephone area code (281), county seat of Liberty County (Liberty), and school district assignment (Dayton Independent 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.