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South Dayton.

Its Census reference point is in Low Lime Drift Plain, within Erie Drift Plain. Dayton lies about 3 miles east of South Dayton by reference-point distance.

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South Dayton station for the Buffalo and Southwestern Railroad in South Dayton, New York.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

South Dayton station for the Buffalo and Southwestern Railroad in South Dayton, New York.

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South Dayton Station - June 2015.jpg

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THE SETTINGLow Lime Drift Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCattaraugus County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen South Dayton on the map

THE SOUTH DAYTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Low Lime Drift Plain setting.

South Dayton village has 1.01 square miles of land in Cattaraugus County. Its Census reference point is in Low Lime Drift Plain, within Erie Drift Plain.

Low rounded hills, glacial moraines, kettles and wetland areas define the Erie Drift Plain. Its terrain is more varied than nearby flatter farming regions and less rugged than the unglaciated plateaus.

Regional context: Erie Drift Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

South Dayton and Cattaraugus County

South Dayton is associated with Cattaraugus 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.

Cattaraugus County

South Dayton by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within South Dayton, or 0% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 1.1% recorded for Cattaraugus County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, South Dayton village has 2.8% of the land area of nearby Dayton town (35.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
South 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 South Dayton

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

02

Read the Low Lime Drift Plain setting

Low Lime Drift Plain belongs to Erie Drift Plain. What do parcel-specific maps show about moraine slopes, low depressions and the route from road frontage to the land?

03

Check the route, beyond Dayton

Dayton is 3 miles east of the South 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.

South 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 SOUTH DAYTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.3628° N, 79.0510° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore South Dayton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cattaraugus

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 Cattaraugus ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

South Dayton data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Low Lime Drift Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Erie Drift Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York landowner resources

DEC Environmental Resource Mapper

Interactive DEC mapping of environmental features and natural resources.

DEC freshwater wetlands program

Current agency guidance, mapping information, and wetlands contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around South Dayton.

Dayton lies about 3 miles east of South Dayton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

South Dayton in context

NSEWDayton · 3 miles1Villenova · 4 miles2Leon · 5 miles3Cherry Creek · 5.3 miles4Cherry Creek · 5.6 miles5Perrysburg · 7.1 miles6OUTER RING: 7.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Dayton3 mi · legal town
  2. 2
    Villenova4 mi · legal town
  3. 3
    Leon5 mi · legal town
  4. 4
    Cherry Creek5.3 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Cherry Creek5.6 mi · legal town
  6. 6
    Perrysburg7.1 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New York; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your South 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 South Dayton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cattaraugus County. South Dayton’s 1.01 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every South Dayton property in Low Lime Drift Plain?+

No. Low Lime Drift Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The South 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 Dayton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3 miles east of South 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 South 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 land in South Dayton.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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