Benton Ridge Ohio Map

About Benton Ridge, Ohio

Benton Ridge is a locality in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 370. The population density is 379.1 people per km². Benton Ridge is located at 41.0048°N, 83.7941°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45816.

Benton Ridge rises gently from the flatlands, a subtle swell in the otherwise level expanse of Hancock County. It lies 8.0 miles west-south-west of Findlay, OH (from Findlay, OH: bearing 250°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Bluffton. The landscape here is a mosaic of agricultural fields, their neat rectangles of corn and soybeans stretching towards a horizon often softened by the humid haze of summer. Mature oak and maple trees, remnants of the original deciduous forest, punctuate the fields, their branches reaching out like weathered arms. In the spring, the air carries the sweet, damp scent of upturned earth, a promise of growth that permeates the very atmosphere. The sky above Benton Ridge is vast, an ever-changing canvas where clouds drift with a slow, deliberate grace, casting fleeting shadows across the land. The history of Benton Ridge is intertwined with the rich soil that sustains its present-day economy, primarily rooted in agriculture. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground, established farms that have remained in family hands for generations, their weathered barns standing as silent witnesses to the passage of time. The quiet hum of machinery during harvest season replaces the rustle of wind through prairie grass that once dominated this region. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and the deep connection to the land are the true landmarks of Benton Ridge, shaping the character of its inhabitants into a resilient and grounded people.

About This Benton Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benton Ridge, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.004775, -83.794104. 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 Benton Ridge and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Benton Ridge includes the ZIP code (45816), telephone area code (234, 330), county seat of Hancock County (Findlay), and school district assignment (Liberty-Benton 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 Benton Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.