Ashland Ohio Map

About Ashland, Ohio

Ashland is a locality in Ashland County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 18,911. The population density is 642.6 people per km². Ashland is located at 40.8687°N, 82.3182°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44805.

Ashland unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant sweep of Ohio farmland where the rich, dark earth yields generously to the sun. It lies 12.8 miles north-east of Mansfield, OH (from Mansfield, OH: bearing 53°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-north-west of Hayesville. The terrain breathes with a quiet resilience, marked by the occasional stand of mature oaks and maples that punctuate the horizon, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn. Creeks, like veins of cool water, thread their way through the land, their banks often fringed with the delicate ferns and wildflowers that thrive in the dappled shade. As dusk settles, the air grows crisp, carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and the distant hum of cicadas, a gentle prelude to the starlit quiet that descends upon Ashland. The story of Ashland is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the sturdy barns and well-tended fields that still define its character, though industry has also left its mark. A notable chapter in its history involves the processing of rubber, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of its people that shaped the local economy for decades. Today, the presence of Ashland University adds a vibrant intellectual pulse to the community, its students a constant flow through the streets, bringing fresh energy to the established rhythm of life. This blend of enduring tradition and evolving aspirations gives Ashland a distinctive, grounded spirit, a place where the past quietly informs the present, and the future is sown with the same care that tends the fertile soil.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.868668, -82.318218. 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 Ashland and Ashland County.

Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (44805), telephone area code (419), county seat of Ashland County (Ashland), and school district assignment (Ashland City 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 Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.