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Dayton.

Its Census reference point is in Malad and Cache Valleys, within Central Basin and Range. Weston lies about 5.2 miles south of Dayton by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Dayton, Idaho
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Dayton, Idaho · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Dayton, Idaho from above

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THE SETTINGMalad and Cache Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYFranklin County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dayton on the map

THE DAYTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Malad and Cache Valleys setting.

Dayton city has 6.67 square miles of land in Franklin County. Its Census reference point is in Malad and Cache Valleys, within Central Basin and Range.

North-trending mountain blocks separate dry interior basins. Alluvial fans connect the ranges to valley floors, while vegetation changes from sparse basin shrubs to woodland and forest at higher elevations.

Regional context: Central Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Dayton and Franklin County

Dayton is associated with Franklin County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Franklin County

Dayton by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Dayton, or 0.6% of its total area. That share is close to Franklin County’s 0.7%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dayton city has 3.5 times the land area of nearby Weston city (1.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dayton land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Dayton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Dayton. Check the Franklin County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Malad and Cache Valleys setting

Malad and Cache Valleys belongs to Central Basin and Range. Is the parcel on a basin floor, fan or mountain slope, and what evidence identifies its legal access and water supply?

03

Check the route, beyond Weston

Weston is 5.2 miles south of the Dayton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Dayton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DAYTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.1112° N, 111.9846° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dayton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Franklin

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Franklin ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dayton data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Malad and Cache Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Idaho landowner resources

Idaho well records

IDWR information and search access for well construction and historical logs.

Idaho water-right research

Official explanation of water rights with links to records and agency assistance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Dayton.

Weston lies about 5.2 miles south of Dayton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dayton in context

NSEWWeston · 5.2 miles1Clifton · 5.4 miles2Preston · 5.4 miles3Oxford · 10.4 miles4Franklin · 11.7 miles5Malad City · 14.6 miles6OUTER RING: 14.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Weston5.2 mi · city
  2. 2
    Clifton5.4 mi · city
  3. 3
    Preston5.4 mi · city
  4. 4
    Oxford10.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Franklin11.7 mi · city
  6. 6
    Malad City14.6 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Idaho; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Dayton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Dayton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Franklin County. Dayton’s 6.67 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Dayton property in Malad and Cache Valleys?+

No. Malad and Cache Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dayton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Weston as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.2 miles south of Dayton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Dayton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your next chapter.

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