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Dayton Texas Map

Explore Dayton, Texas, 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, Texas

How to Use This Dayton, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Dayton, Texas. 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 Texas 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	Texas (TX)
County	Liberty County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.007878
Longitude	-94.942625
Population	8,777
Density	110.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	77535
Area Code	281
County Seat	Liberty
School District	Dayton Independent School District

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About Dayton, Texas

Dayton is a locality in Liberty County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,777. The population density is 110.5 people per km². Dayton is located at 30.0079°N, 94.9426°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Dayton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 77535.

Dayton occupies a span of wide, sun-drenched plains where the horizon stretches flat and open against the vast Texas sky. It lies 17.7 miles east of Atascocita, TX (from Atascocita, TX: bearing 79°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west of Liberty. Moisture from the nearby Linney Creek feeds the surrounding woodland, bringing a persistent, verdant life to the soil that defines the local landscape. Travelers approaching from the north might glimpse the distant rise of Barbers Hill, a subtle elevation that breaks the monotony of the prairie floor. To the west, the subtle dip of Black Gully creates a natural basin, while the quiet surface of Pecan Lake remains a steady, reflective presence eight miles from the center. Light here at the end of the day pulls long, amber shadows across the grasses, turning the ordinary fields into a quiet theater of gold and gray.

Dayton emerged from the ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile earth and the rail lines that cut through the heart of the region. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of agricultural heritage and the steady hum of industrial activity that keeps the infrastructure moving forward. Deep beneath the surface, the natural resources of the earth have long played a role in shaping the fortunes of those who work the land. Small-scale manufacturing and service industries now stand alongside the traditional ranching roots, creating a practical, industrious atmosphere. The rhythm of daily work remains tied to the cycles of the seasons, as the community balances the demands of modern commerce with a profound respect for the labor that built the foundation.

Dayton maintains a cultural character defined by a quiet, self-reliant resilience and a neighborly spirit that persists through the changing years. Residents gather at City Hall Pocket Park to mark the passage of time and enjoy the simple stillness of a space maintained for the public good. The local calendar is punctuated by events that draw the surrounding families together, reinforcing the social bonds that make the place feel like a cohesive, living entity. While Dayton is a modest locale, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the athlete B.J. Sams, who carried the spirit of the region into the wider world of professional football. The architecture and the steady pace of the streets reflect a community that values its own history, preferring the honest, unadorned truth of its daily life over the clamor of larger, more frantic centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stilson (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 055° NE
Sawmill Road Park (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 043° NE
First Methodist Church of Dayton (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 053° NE
Dayton's Old School (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 053° NE
Mont Belvieu PRM (Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 268° W
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.1 mi, 058° NE · 58k acres
Wallisville Lake (Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 147° SE
Barbers Hill-Mont Belvieu Museum (Museum) — 11.4 mi, 156° SE
Eagle Springs Eagle Statue (Public Artwork) — 15.2 mi, 261° W
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center (State Park) — 15.6 mi, 234° SW
Cedar Bayou Stadium (Stadium) — 17.6 mi, 179° S
Wallisville Heritage Park Museum (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 123° SE
Tracey's Theatre (Theatre) — 18.5 mi, 201° S
Baytown Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.0 mi, 185° S
Humble Museum (Museum) — 19.0 mi, 268° W
Zip Lines (Attraction) — 20.1 mi, 310° NW
Extreme Slides (Attraction) — 20.1 mi, 310° NW
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 20.5 mi, 128° SE
Big Thicket National Preserve (National Conservation Area) — 24.5 mi, 039° NE · 109k acres
Sam Houston National Forest (National Forest) — 26.4 mi, 327° NW · 163k acres

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