Arcanum Ohio Map

About Arcanum, Ohio

Arcanum is a locality in Darke County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,912. The population density is 859.1 people per km². Arcanum is located at 39.9900°N, 84.5533°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45304.

Arcanum rests in a gentle cradle of Darke County, where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 18.8 miles west of Troy, OH (from Troy, OH: bearing 260°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-east of Greenville. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of fertile fields, their broad, pliant surfaces rippling under the vast, indifferent sky like a sleeping giant’s breath. Ditches, deep and clean-cut, trace the edges of these agricultural expanses, their shadows lengthening as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and fading ember. Occasional clusters of oak and maple trees punctuate the landscape, their foliage a deep, resonant green in the summer months, a fiery symphony in autumn, offering pockets of cool, dappled shade. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the faintest whisper of distant woodsmoke. The lifeblood of Arcanum has long been tied to the rich, dark earth that surrounds it, a legacy of farming that continues to shape its character. While the days of larger-scale manufacturing may have receded, the spirit of industry persists in the diligent work of its residents, tending to crops that feed the nation and supporting the businesses that lend a steady pulse to the heart of Arcanum. Its history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its homes and the familiar greetings exchanged on Main Street, a testament to a community that values continuity and quiet perseverance. The occasional rumble of a freight train passing through serves as a reminder of the wider world, yet life here unfolds at a pace that allows for thoughtful conversation and the appreciation of simple, enduring beauty.

About This Arcanum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arcanum, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.99005, -84.553286. 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 Arcanum and Darke County.

Detailed location data for Arcanum includes the ZIP code (45304), telephone area code (937), county seat of Darke County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Arcanum-Butler Local School District). 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 Arcanum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.