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Dayton.

Its Census reference point is in Prairie Terraces, within Willamette Valley. Lafayette lies about 2.5 miles northwest of Dayton by reference-point distance.

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

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The 1885 Free Methodist Church in Dayton, Oregon, is now home to Pentecostals.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The 1885 Free Methodist Church in Dayton, Oregon, is now home to Pentecostals.

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THE SETTINGPrairie Terraces
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYYamhill County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dayton on the map

THE DAYTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Prairie Terraces setting.

Dayton city has 0.84 square miles of land in Yamhill County. Its Census reference point is in Prairie Terraces, within Willamette Valley.

The Willamette River's floodplains and terraces sit among low hills and scattered buttes. The valley's prairie, oak and riparian landscape differs markedly from the conifer-covered mountains around it.

Regional context: Willamette Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Dayton and Yamhill County

Dayton is associated with Yamhill 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.

Yamhill County

Dayton by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Dayton, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Yamhill County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dayton city has 90.3% of the land area of nearby Lafayette city (0.93 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 Yamhill County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Prairie Terraces setting

Prairie Terraces belongs to Willamette Valley. Where does the parcel sit relative to the valley floor, river terraces and nearby foothills?

03

Check the route, beyond Lafayette

Lafayette is 2.5 miles northwest 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 45.2199° N, 123.0781° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dayton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Yamhill

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 Yamhill ↗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

Prairie Terraces

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

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Oregon landowner resources

Oregon planning maps and tools

DLCD’s official collection of zoning, planning, and geographic tools.

Oregon farm and forest lands

State planning resources and assistance related to farm and forest acreage.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Dayton.

Lafayette lies about 2.5 miles northwest 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

NSEWLafayette · 2.5 miles1St. Paul · 4.9 miles2Dundee · 5.2 miles3McMinnville · 5.6 miles4Carlton · 7 miles5Newberg · 8.3 miles6OUTER RING: 8.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Lafayette2.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    St. Paul4.9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Dundee5.2 mi · city
  4. 4
    McMinnville5.6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Carlton7 mi · city
  6. 6
    Newberg8.3 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Oregon; 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 Yamhill County. Dayton’s 0.84 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Dayton property in Prairie Terraces?+

No. Prairie Terraces 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 Lafayette as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.5 miles northwest 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 land in Dayton.
Your next chapter.

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