Dayton Washington Map

About Dayton, Washington

Dayton is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. Dayton is located at 47.2268°N, 123.2252°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99328.

Dayton lies cradled by the soft, rolling hills of Mason County, a landscape where dense evergreen forests give way to open meadows that shimmer under the Pacific Northwest's frequent, gentle rain. It lies 13.8 miles south of Mason, WA (from Mason, WA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west of Shelton. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of cedar and fir, a constant perfume that clings to the skin and fills the lungs with a clean, wild freshness. The terrain slopes gradually towards the coast, a subtle descent that hints at the vast expanse of water lying just beyond the visible horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the evergreen canopy, falls in shafts of ethereal gold, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the dark, rich soil underfoot. The history of Dayton is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that surround it, a story woven from the threads of logging and fishing, industries that once defined its very being. Though the roar of sawmills has long since quieted, the legacy of those hardy souls who worked the forests and the sea still lingers in the weathered barns and the quiet stoicism of its residents. A quiet fishing fleet still ventures out from nearby inlets, and the memory of the salmon runs, once a vibrant pulse in the local economy, is a story passed down through generations. Dayton, a place where the past whispers in the rustling leaves and the distant cry of gulls, continues its unhurried existence, a testament to enduring resilience.

About This Dayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dayton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.22676, -123.225155. 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 Mason County.

Detailed location data for Dayton includes the ZIP code (98584), telephone area code (425, 509), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment (Dayton 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.