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Bellefontaine Ohio Map

Explore Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine, Ohio

How to Use This Bellefontaine, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	40.361164
Longitude	-83.759656
Population	14,115
Density	542.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	43311
Area Code	614
County Seat	Bellefontaine
School District	Bellefontaine City School District

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About Bellefontaine, Ohio

Bellefontaine is a locality in Logan County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 14,115. The population density is 542.3 people per km². Bellefontaine is located at 40.3612°N, 83.7597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bellefontaine is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 43311.

Bellefontaine rests upon the high, firm ground of the Ohio landscape, defined by an elevation that commands the surrounding plains. It lies 17.5 miles north of Urbana, OH (from Urbana, OH: bearing 359°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-northeast of De Graff. The horizon here is marked by the presence of Campbell Hill, which rises two miles away as a quiet sentinel over the region. Water moves through the earth nearby, with Blue Jacket Creek flowing just one mile from the center of activity. To the north, the waters of Newell Lake sit six miles distant, reflecting the wide, open sky of the Midwest. The land slopes away toward the gentle depression of Hadley Bottom, five miles off, creating a subtle variety in the local topography. At Brown Park, the local vegetation thrives, offering a small, green sanctuary where the wind catches the tall grass during the long afternoons.

Bellefontaine emerged from the rugged necessity of the early frontier, growing steadily as the steam and iron of the nineteenth century connected its people to the broader industrial pulse of the nation. The local economy long drew its strength from manufacturing and the logistical demands of the railroad, which once channeled the energy of the state through these intersections. Today, the town maintains a steady industrial vitality, balancing the legacy of its past with modern production facilities that keep the local workforce engaged. The architecture of the downtown district reflects a time when commerce was built to endure, featuring brick facades that stand against the shifting seasons. Life in Bellefontaine follows the rhythm of the changing agricultural cycles, where the prosperity of the soil remains deeply tied to the success of the people.

The cultural character of Bellefontaine is defined by a quiet, persistent resilience that values neighborly connection and the steady pace of the seasons. Notable landmarks include the historic Holland Theatre, which serves as a center for the arts and community gathering, grounding the downtown area in a sense of shared purpose. Local events often center around the public squares, where the atmosphere grows animated during the harvest festivals and seasonal markets that draw people from the surrounding counties. Among the figures who have emerged from this region, the inventor and engineer Benjamin Lamme stands out for his significant contributions to the development of electrical power systems. The everyday atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the light at dusk settles over the rooftops to create a stillness that feels both ancient and entirely present. Bellefontaine remains a place where the weight of history is carried lightly, allowing the future to unfold with a measured, intentional grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Shortest Street in America (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 277° W
Mary Rutan Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 045° NE
Logan County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 088° E
Logan County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 173° S
Southview Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 206° SW
Fred Carter Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 080° E
Tree Links Golf Course (Park) — 3.2 mi, 116° SE
Liberty Hills Golf Club (Park) — 3.5 mi, 188° S
Camp Co-Tu-Bic (Private Recreation) — 4.5 mi, 046° NE
Mountain Lake Camp (Private Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 058° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 129° SE
Ohio Caverns (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 159° S
Indian Lake State Park (State Park) — 9.3 mi, 327° NW
Urbana Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.7 mi, 173° S
Big Darby Cr SR (State Recreation Area) — 12.7 mi, 120° SE
Kiser Lake State Park (State Park) — 15.4 mi, 223° SW
Warren G. Grimes/Grimes Field (Monument) — 15.8 mi, 178° S
Mid America Flight Museum North (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 178° S
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot (Monument) — 17.4 mi, 180° S
Champaign County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 179° S
Johnny Appleseed Education Center and Museum (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 180° S
Wolf Creek Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 18.9 mi, 032° NE
Riverside Art Center (Gallery) — 27.0 mi, 302° NW
Elzay Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 28.2 mi, 353° N
Madonna of the Trail (Attraction) — 30.3 mi, 185° S
Bird Bath (Public Artwork) — 30.4 mi, 328° NW
Clark County Historical Museum (Museum) — 30.4 mi, 185° S
Chateau la King (Historic Castle / Fort) — 30.5 mi, 143° SE
Nickel Plate 779 (Attraction) — 31.3 mi, 327° NW
Regal Cinemas 12 (Cinema) — 33.4 mi, 322° NW

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