Dayton Wyoming Map
Dayton, Wyoming — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dayton, Sheridan County.
Interactive Map of Dayton, Wyoming
| City | Dayton |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| County | Sheridan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 44.875246 |
| Longitude | -107.262302 |
| Population | 992 |
| Density | 674.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Dayton, Wyoming
Dayton is a locality in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. It is a small community with a population of 992. The population density is 674.6 people per km². Dayton is located at 44.8752°N, 107.2623°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 82836.
Dayton rests against the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, a place where the land begins to rise in earnest. It lies 86.9 miles south-east of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 136°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west-south-west of Ranchester. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, from the drier, rolling prairie that stretches out to the east, painted in muted ochres and sage greens, to the more verdant slopes where cottonwoods and pines begin to assert themselves. Clear Creek, a vital artery, carves a winding path through the valley floor, its banks often fringed with willows and the occasional splash of wild rose. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crisp, invigorating coolness, a stark contrast to the broad, sun-baked expanse of the Wyoming sky. This is a landscape that feels both immense and intimately detailed, where the rustle of wind through dry grasses can be as profound as the distant, silent grandeur of the mountains. The history of Dayton is deeply entwined with the agricultural and ranching heritage of the region, a legacy etched into the very character of its inhabitants. For generations, this valley has been a place where hard work and self-reliance were not merely virtues but necessities, shaping a quiet resilience in the people who call Dayton home. The local economy, still largely rooted in livestock and the land, hums with a steady, unhurried rhythm, punctuated by the needs of the seasons and the demands of tending to the earth. While modernization has touched the edges, there remains a palpable connection to the past, evident in the weathered barns and fences that dot the landscape, and the enduring spirit of community that binds Dayton together.
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About This Dayton Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Dayton, Wyoming with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sheridan County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Dayton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Dayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
