Alpha Ohio Map

About Alpha, Ohio

Alpha is a locality in Greene County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Alpha is located at 39.7117°N, 84.0233°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45301.

Alpha lies at the heart of a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 2.1 miles east of Beavercreek, OH (from Beavercreek, OH: bearing 85°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-south-east of Dayton. Gentle slopes, clad in the deep greens of summer cornfields and the richer hues of autumn woodlands, fall away towards the Great Miami River, a silver thread that has long dictated the pulse of this region. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges. Farmhouses, weathered and stoic, dot the fields, their silhouettes softened by the gathering twilight, testament to generations who have worked this fertile ground. The story of Alpha is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty that surrounds it. For over a century, this corner of Greene County has been a breadbasket, its economy rooted in the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and other staples, a tradition that continues to define its character. The proximity to the Great Miami River, a vital artery for transportation in earlier times, fostered a spirit of enterprise, though the grander ambitions of industrialization never quite took root here, leaving Alpha with its enduring, agrarian soul. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the friendly nods exchanged on the quiet country roads speak to a life lived at a measured pace, where community bonds are as strong as the fertile soil beneath.

About This Alpha Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alpha, Ohio 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 Alpha and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Alpha includes the ZIP code (45301), telephone area code (937), county seat of Greene County (Xenia), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alpha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.