Archbold Ohio Map

About Archbold, Ohio

Archbold is a locality in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,397. The population density is 341.5 people per km². Archbold is located at 41.5214°N, 84.3072°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43502.

Archbold unfurls across the gently rolling landscape of Northwest Ohio, a place where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels vast enough to hold every cloud. It lies 31.5 miles west-south-west of Sylvania Township, OH (from Sylvania Township, OH: bearing 248°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west-south-west of Wauseon. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the seasons, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade in the summer months. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, hinting at the rich soil that underpins the region's character. Roads, straight and true, cut through this agrarian tapestry, leading the eye toward distant farmhouses and the quiet bustle of Archbold itself. The light here often possesses a soft, diffused quality, particularly as dusk settles, painting the western sky in muted oranges and purples that linger long after the sun has dipped below the treeline. The history of Archbold is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with corn and soybeans dominating the fields that stretch in every direction. This agrarian foundation has fostered a sense of self-reliance and a close-knit community spirit, reflected in the town's modest but well-maintained storefronts and the friendly greetings exchanged on Main Street. Beyond agriculture, Archbold has also seen a steady presence of manufacturing, providing stable employment and contributing to the town's quiet prosperity. The town’s distinctive character is perhaps most palpable in its unhurried pace of life, a steady rhythm that values community and tradition, a place where the enduring spirit of the heartland is still very much alive.

About This Archbold Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Archbold, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.52144, -84.307172. 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 Archbold and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Archbold includes the ZIP code (43502), telephone area code (740), county seat of Fulton County (Wauseon), and school district assignment (Archbold Area 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 Archbold is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.