Bedford Ohio Map

About Bedford, Ohio

Bedford is a locality in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 12,931. The population density is 936.8 people per km². Bedford is located at 41.3931°N, 81.5365°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44146.

Bedford unfurls itself across a landscape shaped by the subtle, persistent sculpting of water and wind. It lies 4.0 miles east-south-east of Garfield Heights, OH (from Garfield Heights, OH: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Parma. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the community, their slopes often cloaked in the deep greens of mature trees or the muted golds of late summer grasses. The air here carries a particular scent, especially after a rain, a mingling of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers that cling to the verges of country roads. Even in the heart of Bedford, a quiet understanding of the land persists, a sense that the wider, wilder world is never truly far removed, its presence felt in the rustle of leaves and the vast, unfolding sky. The history of Bedford is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, its early days marked by the industrious spirit of settlers who cleared the land and coaxed sustenance from its soil. The Cuyahoga River, a constant, murmuring presence, once powered mills and shaped the early economy, its banks bearing witness to generations of toil and innovation. While industry has shifted and evolved, the echoes of its past resonate in the sturdy brick buildings of the historic downtown and the enduring spirit of its people, a resilience forged in the crucible of challenging winters and abundant summers. Bedford retains a character that is both grounded in its agricultural roots and forward-looking, a community that cherishes its heritage while embracing the unfolding chapters of its story.

About This Bedford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bedford, 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 Bedford and Cuyahoga County.

Detailed location data for Bedford includes the ZIP code (44146), telephone area code (216), county seat of Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), and school district assignment (Bedford 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 Bedford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.