Eldorado Ohio Map

About Eldorado, Ohio

Eldorado is a locality in Preble County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 841. The population density is 353.0 people per km². Eldorado is located at 39.9020°N, 84.6750°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45321.

Eldorado rests in a hollow of the land, where the gentle slopes of Preble County begin to gather themselves, hinting at the deeper valleys to come. It lies 12.5 miles east-north-east of Richmond, IN (from Richmond, IN: bearing 66°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Arcanum. The air here, especially in the waning light of an August afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard of the houses and the broad leaves of the trees lining the quiet streets. Fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold, stretch out from the periphery, their edges softened by the encroaching woodlands, where the shadows lengthen and the first stirrings of evening wildlife begin. The sky above Eldorado often displays a remarkable breadth, a vast canvas that transitions from the sharp blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, a spectacle that transforms the ordinary into something quietly grand. The history of Eldorado is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patterns of agriculture and the quiet fortitude of its people. For generations, the fertile soil has been the bedrock of its economy, yielding harvests that have sustained families and fed the wider region. The modest businesses that dot the main thoroughfare speak to a self-reliance, a local commerce that prioritizes the needs of its residents, from the well-worn counter of the general store to the steady hum of machinery at the local agricultural services. Echoes of past endeavors, perhaps a long-closed mill or a forgotten railway spur, lie dormant beneath the present-day rhythms, a subtle reminder of the cycles of growth and change that have shaped Eldorado into the distinct, unassuming place it is today.

About This Eldorado Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Eldorado, 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 Eldorado and Preble County.

Detailed location data for Eldorado includes the ZIP code (45042), telephone area code (513, 937), county seat of Preble County (Eaton), and school district assignment (National Trail 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 Eldorado is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.