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Amherst Ohio Map

Explore Amherst, 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 Amherst, Ohio

How to Use This Amherst, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Amherst, 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 Amherst.

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	Amherst
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Lorain County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.405329
Longitude	-82.231725
Population	12,681
Density	691.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	44001
Area Code	216
County Seat	Elyria
School District	Amherst Exempted Village School District

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About Amherst, Ohio

Amherst is a locality in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 12,681. The population density is 691.2 people per km². Amherst is located at 41.4053°N, 82.2317°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Amherst is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 44001.

Amherst occupies a stretch of fertile terrain where the gentle flow of Beaver Creek carves a path through the landscape. It lies 4.3 miles south-southwest of Lorain, OH (from Lorain, OH: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-northwest of Elyria. The region maintains a quiet distance from the northern expanse of Lake Erie, which lies only three miles away to temper the seasonal air. Broad, level plains define the horizon, occasionally interrupted by the subtle, distant rise of Sugar Ridge toward the south. Within the local borders, Maude Neiding Memorial Park provides a green sanctuary for those seeking the stillness of open meadows. The quality of light here at dusk settles heavily over the fields, casting long, amber shadows that seem to anchor the earth in a profound, lingering peace.

Amherst emerged from the early industry of sandstone quarrying, earning a reputation for the quality of stone that once built grand structures across the nation. This extraction legacy gradually gave way to a diversified economy that supports small-scale manufacturing and local commerce. The rhythm of daily work reflects a persistent, blue-collar industriousness, where the hum of machinery remains a steady pulse under the broad Midwestern sky. As the landscape shifted from heavy excavation to residential growth, the people maintained a pragmatic focus on stability and communal effort. Modern enterprises now operate alongside the remnants of that original mineral wealth, grounding the local identity in a long-standing tradition of skilled labor.

Cultural expression in Amherst finds its center in community-driven events that mark the turning of the seasons with local pride. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined by a collective appreciation for the straightforward, sturdy character of the inhabitants. Residents frequently gather at public spaces to observe the traditions that bind the neighborhood together, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends the simple geography. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it remains a place where the quiet dignity of ordinary life is held in high regard. The legacy of the region persists in the architecture and the people, who carry the weight of their history with a calm, deliberate grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Amherst Veaver Creek Reservation Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 313° NW
Amherst Historical Society (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 219° SW
Maude Neiding Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 099° E
Fox Creek Golf and Racquet Club (Park) — 1.3 mi, 356° N
Emerald Valley Country Club (Park) — 2.0 mi, 043° NE
Campana Park (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 025° NE
Elmwood Park (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 066° NE
Easter basket (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 027° NE
Carnegie Center (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 038° NE
Lorain Palace Theatre (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 035° NE
The Hickories Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 108° E
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 112° E
Main Street Vermillion (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 279° W
Nautical Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 279° W
The Art Scene (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 279° W
Burrell Homestead (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 062° NE
Lorian County Golf Center (State Recreation Area) — 7.5 mi, 139° SE
Oberlin and the Underground Railroad (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 174° S
Regal Cinemas 20 (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 083° E
Giant Three-Way Plug (Public Artwork) — 7.8 mi, 174° S
Hall Auditorium (Theatre) — 7.8 mi, 174° S
Underground Railroad Monument (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 176° S
Oberlin Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.7 mi, 181° S
103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Civil War Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 052° NE
True North Cultural Arts (Arts Centre) — 11.7 mi, 054° NE
State Lands (State Park) — 13.1 mi, 102° E
Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 14.1 mi, 261° W
Findley State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 177° S
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 30.6 mi, 089° E · 19k acres
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.2 mi, 286° W · 21k acres

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