Candlewood Lake Ohio Map
Candlewood Lake, 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 Candlewood Lake, Morrow County.
Interactive Map of Candlewood Lake, Ohio
| City | Candlewood Lake |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Morrow |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.6214 |
| Longitude | -82.7764 |
| Population | 1,053 |
| Density | 185.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Candlewood Lake, Ohio
Candlewood Lake is a locality in Morrow County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,053. The population density is 185.3 people per km². Candlewood Lake is located at 40.6214°N, 82.7764°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43338.
Candlewood Lake lies as a quiet, shimmering expanse, its surface often reflecting the broad, pale Ohio sky. It lies 16.6 miles south-west of Mansfield, OH (from Mansfield, OH: bearing 235°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south of Galion. The land around it rises and falls in the gentle, rolling way characteristic of this part of Morrow County, a topography shaped by ancient glaciers and the patient work of countless seasons. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, ring the water's edge, their leaves whispering secrets to the persistent breeze. In the summer months, the air hangs thick with the scent of warm earth and the faint perfume of wildflowers, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin. Evenings here can descend with a remarkable stillness, the fading light painting the water in hues of rose and lavender, a peaceful tableau broken only by the distant call of a bullfrog. This particular stretch of water and land has seen a steady evolution, its present character a blend of agricultural heritage and a more recent embrace of recreation. For generations, the surrounding fields have yielded corn and soybeans, their orderly rows a testament to the enduring labor of the farmers who call this region home. Candlewood Lake itself, while not a natural formation, has become a focal point for those seeking respite, its modest shores dotted with cottages and campsites. The local economy, while largely agricultural, finds a supplementary pulse in the summer influx of visitors drawn by the promise of fishing, boating, and the simple pleasure of a cool dip on a sweltering afternoon. The quiet hum of activity, from tractors in the fields to the splash of oars on the water, forms the understated rhythm of life in Candlewood Lake.
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About This Candlewood Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Candlewood Lake, 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 Candlewood Lake and Morrow County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Candlewood Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Candlewood Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| 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. |
