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Elyria Ohio Map

Explore Elyria, 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.

Interactive Map of Elyria, Ohio

How to Use This Elyria, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Elyria, 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 Elyria.

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	Elyria
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Lorain County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.36838
Longitude	-82.107649
Population	52,656
Density	991.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	44035, 44036
Area Code	216
County Seat	Elyria
School District	Elyria City School District

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About Elyria, Ohio

Elyria is a locality in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 52,656. The population density is 991.6 people per km². Elyria is located at 41.3684°N, 82.1076°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Elyria is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 44035, 44036.

Elyria claims a distinctive presence upon the flat, fertile plains of northern Ohio, defined by the winding passage of the East Branch Black River as it carves a path through the local topography. It lies 4.8 miles west-southwest of North Ridgeville, OH (from North Ridgeville, OH: bearing 252°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-southeast of Lorain. The landscape here is characterized by subtle elevation changes that reach toward the distant Sugar Ridge, providing a quiet, grounded perspective on the Midwestern interior. At the center of the municipality, Ely Square Park serves as a focal point where the quality of light at dusk filters through the mature trees, casting long, rhythmic shadows across the pavement. Residents often find a sense of stillness in the proximity of Duck Pond, a small body of water that mirrors the changing seasons of the inland climate.

Heman Ely founded Elyria in the early nineteenth century, drawing vision from the rugged potential of the wilderness that once stretched across this territory. The settlement took root as a planned community, designed to harness the power of the water to drive early mills and commerce. Over the decades, Elyria transitioned from a frontier outpost into a hub of industrial activity, reflecting the broader evolution of the region as it transformed from agrarian expanse to a center of production. The architecture of the older districts retains a sturdy, purposeful quality, echoing the aspirations of those who first cleared the timber to lay the foundations of the streets.

Economic life in Elyria has long been anchored by manufacturing and the steady rhythm of industrial enterprise, which continues to adapt to the shifting needs of a modern workforce. While the infrastructure supports a network of commerce and regional transit, the local focus remains on maintaining a balance between historical industrial corridors and contemporary development. Educational opportunities are supported by nearby institutions that provide a foundation for vocational and collegiate study, feeding the skilled labor market of the surrounding area. The daily pulse of Elyria is marked by the steady movement of commuters and the hum of machinery, a testament to a place that values the tangible results of its own labor.

Cultural life in Elyria is defined by a deep-seated connection to the traditions of the Midwest, where local gatherings and annual festivals bring the population together in a shared celebration of community identity. The town maintains a modest but proud appreciation for regional sports, often looking toward the nearby professional arenas of the larger metropolitan orbit while fostering a loyal following for its own high school athletics. Notable individuals, including the acclaimed author Toni Morrison, spent formative years in the region, drawing inspiration from the unique social and physical landscape that shaped their early perspectives. Beyond the urban core, the quiet expanse of the countryside remains a reminder of the vast, inland character that defines the spirit of Elyria.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 168° S
Elyria Arts Council (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 119° SE
Elywood Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 358° N
The Hickories Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 013° N
Gateway Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 305° NW
East Park Recreation Center (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 123° SE
West Recreation Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 292° W
Cherry Ridge Country Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 016° N
Spring Valley Country Club (Park) — 1.6 mi, 009° N
Lorian County Golf Center (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 199° S
Regal Cinemas 20 (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 020° N
Olde Towne Hall Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 072° E
Burrell Homestead (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 001° N
One Room Schoolhouse (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 058° NE
French Creek Theatre (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 004° N
State Lands (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 093° E
Amherst Historical Society (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 287° W
Carnegie Center (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 331° NW
Oberlin and the Underground Railroad (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 228° SW
Giant Three-Way Plug (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 227° SW
Foldspace (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 226° SW
Verite Glass (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 227° SW
Underground Railroad Monument (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 228° SW
Easter basket (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 326° NW
Oberlin Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 227° SW
True North Cultural Arts (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 018° N
Findley State Park (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 196° S
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 24.4 mi, 083° E · 19k acres
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.1 mi, 287° W · 21k acres

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