Bascom, Ohio — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bascom, Seneca County.
| City | Bascom |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Seneca |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.132832 |
| Longitude | -83.2852 |
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 68.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 44809, 44830 |
| Area Code | 419 |
| County Seat | Tiffin |
| School District | Hopewell-Loudon Local School District |
Bascom is a locality in Seneca County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 298. The population density is 68.1 people per km². Bascom is located at 41.1328°N, 83.2852°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44830.
Bascom unfolds as a quiet settlement amidst the gently rolling terrain of Seneca County, Ohio. It lies 20.0 miles east-north-east of Findlay, OH (from Findlay, OH: bearing 72°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-north-west of Tiffin. The land here, a mosaic of fertile fields and stands of deciduous trees, speaks of seasons turning with dependable grace. Corn stalks stand sentinel in summer, their green stalks eventually yielding to the burnished gold of harvest, while the air, particularly in the hushed hours of early morning or late afternoon, often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil. The sky above Bascom is a vast canvas, frequently streaked with the soft hues of dawn or the deepening indigo of twilight, offering a sense of expansive calm. The history of Bascom is intimately tied to the agricultural spirit of the region, where farming has long been the bedrock of its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community rooted in hard work and self-reliance. While no single grand landmark defines Bascom, its character is found in the enduring presence of family farms, the quiet hum of machinery in the fields, and the shared understanding of a life lived in concert with the land's cycles. The local economy, though modest, reflects this enduring connection, with a focus on agricultural production and the small businesses that support it, creating a palpable sense of grounded continuity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bascom, 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 Bascom and Seneca County.
Detailed location data for Bascom includes the ZIP code (44809), telephone area code (419), county seat of Seneca County (Tiffin), and school district assignment (Hopewell-Loudon 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 Bascom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |