Clifton Ohio Map

About Clifton, Ohio

Clifton is a locality in Clark County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 143. The population density is 222.8 people per km². Clifton is located at 39.7970°N, 83.8255°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45316.

Clifton unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape where the earth gently breathes, its contours softened by centuries of cultivation and the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 8.8 miles south of Springfield, OH (from Springfield, OH: bearing 186°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Xenia. The air here carries the scent of damp soil after a rain and the faint, sweet perfume of distant honeysuckle in the summer months, a subtle richness that clings to the senses. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their verdant surfaces rippling in the breeze like an emerald sea, occasionally broken by stands of mature oak and maple that cast long, shifting shadows as the sun traverses the sky. The Mad River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, snakes through the valley, its banks lined with willows whose branches weep towards the surface, reflecting the sky in fractured, shimmering patterns. This land, once the domain of indigenous peoples, was shaped by the relentless spirit of pioneer farmers who saw in its fertile soil the promise of sustenance and prosperity. Clifton’s economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its identity, though the echoes of a more industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy, brick buildings that line its modest main street. The old mills that once hummed with activity are now quiet monuments to a bygone era, but the spirit of ingenuity persists, now channeled into smaller businesses and the quiet diligence of its residents. The local character is one of understated resilience, a community that understands the value of hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived in rhythm with the seasons.

About This Clifton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifton, 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 Clifton and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Clifton includes the ZIP code (45220), telephone area code (937), county seat of Clark County (Springfield), and school district assignment (Cedar Cliff 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 Clifton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.