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Akron Ohio Map

Explore Akron, Ohio, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Akron, Ohio

How to Use This Akron, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Akron, Ohio. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Ohio or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Akron.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Akron
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Summit County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.081445
Longitude	-81.519005
Population	190,469
Density	1187.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	44308, 44306, 44301, 44302, 44303
Area Code	440
County Seat	Akron
School District	Akron City School District

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About Akron, Ohio

Akron is a locality in Summit County, Ohio, United States. With a population of 190,469, Akron is a major urban centre in Ohio. The population density is 1187.4 people per km². Akron is located at 41.0814°N, 81.5190°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Akron is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 44308, 44306, 44301.

Akron rises from the undulating landscape of the interior plains, defined by a topography that yields to the slow, persistent pull of the earth rather than the drama of soaring peaks. It lies 4.0 miles south-southwest of Cuyahoga Falls, OH (from Cuyahoga Falls, OH: bearing 206°T), and is situated 6.8 miles southwest of Stow. The air here carries a distinct, sharp clarity in the autumn, catching the light as it slants across the pavement of Cascade Plaza, where the urban grid meets the quiet, protected stillness of the local grounds. To the west, the distant elevation of Hinckley Ridge creates a subtle boundary against the horizon, anchoring the view in a geography that is profoundly inland and far removed from the volatility of the coast. The Little Cuyahoga River traces a path just a mile away, its presence felt in the cool, damp quality of the morning mist that clings to the low-lying sectors of Akron before the sun burns it away.

Akron emerged from the wilderness through the ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential in the convergence of water and land, carving a future out of the dense forests that once dominated this portion of the state. The growth of Akron followed the rhythm of expansion that defined the nineteenth-century frontier, evolving from a modest settlement into a place where the movement of goods and ideas dictated the pace of life. Over decades, the identity of Akron became inseparable from the ingenuity of those who arrived to build, transforming the raw natural resources into a center of industrial output that ripple outward. The history of the region is etched in the architecture of the older districts, where heavy masonry and broad windows reflect a time when the labor of the population was the primary engine of progress.

Economic life in Akron finds its current vitality in a shift away from the singular industrial focus of the past toward a diverse landscape of technology, health care, and specialized manufacturing. The infrastructure of the region supports a network of institutions, including the University of Akron, which serves as a center for research and learning that influences the intellectual character of the surrounding neighborhoods. For residents, the daily commute is punctuated by the presence of Mannings Pond, a quiet body of water located two miles away that offers a rare moment of stillness in an otherwise busy, interconnected regional grid. The resilience of Akron is evidenced by the way newer industries have repurposed the physical shells of previous eras, maintaining a continuity of purpose even as the methods of production have changed.

Cultural life in Akron is measured by the deep-seated loyalties to regional traditions and the recurring festivals that draw the population together throughout the changing seasons. Professional and college sports provide a communal pulse, channeling the competitive spirit of the region into the shared experience of the game. Akron is recognized as the birthplace of individuals who have achieved global prominence, yet the town retains a grounded sense of self that resists the superficiality of broader fame. Landmarks such as the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens offer a glimpse into the grander aesthetic aspirations of the past, while the everyday life of the people is found in the local markets and the quiet, tree-lined streets that define the residential character of Akron.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Akron Civic Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.0 mi, 000° N
Akron Art Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 086° E
Canal Park (Stadium) — 0.2 mi, 344° N
Lock 3 (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 319° NW
Hower House (Historic Site) — 0.7 mi, 131° SE
Summit County Historical Society (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 131° SE
Akron Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.2 mi, 198° S
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Historic Site) — 1.9 mi, 343° N
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Nature Reserve) — 11.8 mi, 343° N
Pro Football Hall of Fame (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 162° S
Akron History Center (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 210° SW
Akron Soul Train (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 191° S
The Akron Rubber Worker Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 037° NE
1936 Akron Rubber Strike (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 069° E
Clayton Bailey’s World Of Wonders (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 198° S
Akron Children’s Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 232° SW
Art X Love (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 031° NE
Nightlight Cinema (Cinema) — 0.4 mi, 032° NE
Charles M. Knight (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 148° SE
Portage Lakes State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 218° SW
Akron Community Service Center Urban League (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 084° E
Freedom Trail (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 076° E
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 0.6 mi, 013° N · 19k acres
Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 358° N
Waters Park Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 020° N
Perkins Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 257° W
Woodrow Nash Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 278° W
Long Lake State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 197° S

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