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Bedford Ohio Map

Explore Bedford, 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 Bedford, Ohio

How to Use This Bedford, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	41.39311
Longitude	-81.536509
Population	13,149
Density	950.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	44146
Area Code	216
County Seat	Cleveland
School District	Bedford City School District

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About Bedford, Ohio

Bedford is a locality in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 13,149. The population density is 950.4 people per km². Bedford is located at 41.3931°N, 81.5365°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bedford is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 44146.

Bedford maintains a quiet presence upon the landscape, defined by its inland position far from any oceanic influence. It lies 1.7 miles south-southwest of Bedford Heights, OH (from Bedford Heights, OH: bearing 196°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Parma. The earth here holds a steady, grounded quality, marked by the presence of Unknown Park, which serves as a natural threshold for the residents of Bedford. Tinkers Creek carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its course leading the eye toward the Great Falls of Tinker's Creek, where the water gathers a sudden, churning intensity. To the north, the expansive surface of Aurora Pond anchors the horizon, offering a vast mirror for the changing sky. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the land shifts toward the distant prominence of Gildersleeve Mountain, while the deep, quiet stands of Chaplin State Forest remain seventeen miles away as a silent, wooded boundary.

Settlement in Bedford arose from the necessity of harnessing the power of moving water to drive the wheels of early industry. The local economy grew outward from these initial mills, eventually embracing the rhythmic clatter of manufacturing that defined the region’s mid-century expansion. As the industrial tides shifted, the town transitioned into a blend of quiet commerce and residential stability, retaining the sturdy brick facades of its foundational period. The nearby Chippewa Ford Field serves as a reminder of the historical routes that once dictated the movement of goods through this portion of the country. Today, the focus has moved toward maintaining a balance between the remnants of its industrious origins and a modern, steady-paced lifestyle.

Bedford carries a cultural character shaped by a blend of tradition and the simple, persistent momentum of daily life. The town square and the surrounding streets host local events that draw the neighborhood together, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the generations. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary athlete Jesse Owens is celebrated for his profound impact on history and his connection to the broader region. Residents often find themselves drawn to the Great Falls of Tinker's Creek, where the sound of the water provides a constant, meditative backdrop to the bustle of the day. This place remains a collection of individual lives and shared spaces, where the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the buildings and invites a reflective pause before the evening begins.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bedford Reservation (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 165° S
Shawnee Hills Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 187° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 068° E
Little Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 216° SW
Vacant Municipal (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 350° N
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 2.4 mi, 227° SW · 19k acres
Hawthorne Valley Country Club (Park) — 2.6 mi, 076° E
Astorhurst Country Club (Park) — 2.6 mi, 231° SW
Sagamore Hills Property (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 210° SW
Camp George Forbes (State Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 022° N
Terra Vista Natural Study Area (Nature Reserve) — 4.0 mi, 244° SW
Russian Orthodox Monument (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 004° N
Cinemark Cinemas 24 (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 275° W
Victims of East Ohio Gas Company Explosion (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 004° N
St. Rita's Statue (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 097° E
Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 031° NE
Van Aken District Murals (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 360° N
The Creative Pioneer (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 359° N
District Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 360° N
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 343° N
Kulas Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 002° N
Jaite Mill Historic District (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 195° S
Squire Rich Historical Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 218° SW
Heights Arts (Arts Centre) — 7.6 mi, 349° N
Demmy Recital Hall (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 311° NW
Chagrin River High Falls (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 071° E
Falls (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 070° E
Cleveland Lakefront State Park - Gordon Park (State Park) — 11.2 mi, 335° NW
Punderson State Park (State Park) — 16.5 mi, 075° E

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