Explore Canton, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Canton, 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 Canton.
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 | Canton |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Stark County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.80765 |
| Longitude | -81.367228 |
| Population | 70,872 |
| Density | 1039.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 44702, 44714, 44701, 44703, 44704 |
| Area Code | 330 |
| County Seat | Canton |
| School District | Canton City School District |
Canton occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland plains and the subtle rise of earth toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Baxter Ridge on the horizon. It lies 4.7 miles east-northeast of Perry Township Stark County, OH (from Perry Township Stark County, OH: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south of Plain Township. The terrain holds a particular stillness, characterized by the gentle, winding path of West Branch Nimishillen Creek as it carves a slow passage through the soil. Light here often lingers in the late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the fields that stretch toward the peaceful waters of Meyers Lake. Mckinley Park serves as a central green expanse, grounding the physical character of Canton in a space where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and coming seasons.
Settlers arrived in this region with the promise of fertile ground and the steady flow of water to power the early ambitions of a young frontier. Growth blossomed as the community transformed from a modest outpost into a center of commerce, drawing laborers and dreamers who sought to build a life upon the strength of their own hands. The historical legacy of Canton remains tethered to the industrious spirit of its pioneers, who saw the potential in the surrounding woodlands and the potential of the valley floor. Over time, the identity of Canton solidified through the shared toil of those who cleared the brush and laid the foundations for a place that would eventually become a significant node in the regional map.
Industry within Canton has long been driven by the rhythmic pulse of manufacturing and the steady hands of a dedicated workforce. While the economy has shifted over the decades, the infrastructure remains a testament to the town’s capacity for adaptation, supporting a network of local businesses and educational institutions that prepare the next generation for an evolving market. Students often congregate in halls of learning that contribute to the intellectual vitality of the area, fostering a culture of inquiry and professional growth. The commerce that flows through these streets reflects the practical, hardworking nature of the populace, ensuring that Canton remains a functional hub for the surrounding region.
Culture in Canton finds its most vibrant expression in the shared fervor for athletic competition, most notably through the monumental presence of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Residents gather for festivals that punctuate the calendar, celebrating the heritage and communal bonds that define the spirit of the people. Famous figures such as William McKinley have left an indelible mark on the public consciousness, their influence still felt in the architecture and monuments that grace the local landscape. Whether it is the quiet solitude found near the banks of local waterways or the collective roar of a crowd during a game, the life of Canton is a complex reflection of history, ambition, and the enduring character of a people anchored in the midwestern plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, Ohio. Coordinates: 40.80765, -81.367228. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Canton includes the ZIP code (44702, 44714, 44701), telephone area code (330), county seat of Stark County (Canton), and school district assignment (Canton City School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |