Explore Fairborn, 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 Fairborn, 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 Fairborn.
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 | Fairborn |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Greene County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.799578 |
| Longitude | -84.008482 |
| Population | 34,510 |
| Density | 914.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 45324, 45435 |
| Area Code | 937 |
| County Seat | Xenia |
| School District | Fairborn City School District |
Fairborn occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Ohio plains and the subtle elevation of Reeds Hill rising two miles to the west. It lies 5.8 miles east-southeast of Huber Heights, OH (from Huber Heights, OH: bearing 106°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-northeast of Beavercreek. The local terrain maintains a grounded posture, far removed from any coastal influence, where the air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and seasonal change. Beaver Creek winds its path just one mile away, carving a modest channel through the soil that sustains the surrounding vegetation. Residents often gather at Central Park, a local space that anchors the immediate neighborhood with its open green expanses. Beyond the immediate town limits, the geological character deepens toward the distant, rugged formation of Clifton Gorge. The quality of light at dusk here stretches long, amber shadows across the flat horizon, emphasizing the vast, quiet reach of the inland sky.
Fairborn emerged from the consolidation of two distinct settlements, merging their separate legacies into a singular identity shaped by the demands of the twentieth century. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, heavily influenced by the proximity of aerospace research and the foundational presence of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This industrial connection has long provided a framework for the workforce, blending the technical precision of aviation with the traditional labor history of the region. Nearby, the presence of Crystal Lake provides a quiet counterpoint to the busy manufacturing and logistical corridors that define much of the area’s commerce. The town functions as a nexus for those who navigate the intersection of defense innovation and residential life. Here, the rhythm of industry is felt in the steady flow of traffic and the persistent hum of infrastructure that sustains the local livelihood.
Fairborn possesses a cultural character built upon the endurance of its residents and a shared commitment to a straightforward way of life. Notable local landmarks often reflect the town's aeronautical heritage, serving as markers for a community that looks toward both its history and the horizon. Residents may venture to the Arboretum Trail, located nine miles away, to find a respite among the trees and seasonal foliage. While the community is known for its modest pace, it has been home to individuals of genuine note, such as the accomplished actor Dave Chappelle, who has maintained a long-standing connection to the area. Local events frequently bring neighbors together in public squares, reinforcing the social bonds that hold the population together through the changing seasons. The atmosphere remains unpretentious, defined by the practical habits of people who value the simple, reliable patterns of their daily surroundings.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairborn, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.799578, -84.008482. 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 Fairborn includes the ZIP code (45324, 45435), telephone area code (937), county seat of Greene County (Xenia), and school district assignment (Fairborn 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. |