Dayton Washington Map

About Dayton, Washington

Dayton is a locality in Columbia County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,774. The population density is 721.6 people per km². Dayton is located at 46.3238°N, 117.9724°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99328.

Dayton unfolds across a broad, fertile valley floor, where the soft curves of the land meet the vast, open sky. It lies 25.2 miles north-east of Walla Walla, WA (from Walla Walla, WA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-north-east of Waitsburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and golds of wheat fields and pasture, rise gently to embrace the horizon, their slopes often etched with the subtle trails of irrigation ditches. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the dust of worked earth and the faint sweetness of wild grasses, especially potent in the late afternoon sun. The Touchet River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the heart of the landscape, its banks lined with cottonwoods whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze. Dayton itself is a collection of modest buildings, their roofs catching the light, spread out with a sense of unhurried space, a quiet testament to lives lived in tune with the land. The history of Dayton is as deeply rooted as the grain that carpets the surrounding fields, a story shaped by the early settlers who saw the potential in this rich Columbia basin soil. The town’s economy has long been tethered to agriculture, with wheat, barley, and livestock forming the backbone of its prosperity, a tradition that continues to define its character. Echoes of the past can be seen in the weathered barns and grain elevators that punctuate the landscape, silent sentinels of bygone harvests. The Touchet River has been more than just a scenic element; it has been a vital artery for irrigation and a source of life, its presence shaping the very settlement patterns of Dayton. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling crowds, Dayton possesses a quiet dignity, a steadfast presence in the vast expanse of the Palouse, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life.

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: 46.323752, -117.972437. 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 Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Dayton includes the ZIP code (98584), telephone area code (425, 509), county seat of Columbia County (Dayton), 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.