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Fort Shawnee Ohio Map

Explore Fort Shawnee, 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 Fort Shawnee, Ohio

How to Use This Fort Shawnee, Ohio Map

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

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	Fort Shawnee
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Allen County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.681287
Longitude	-84.149835
Population	6,263
Density	254.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	45806
Area Code	234, 330
County Seat	Lima
School District	Shawnee Local School District

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About Fort Shawnee, Ohio

Fort Shawnee is a locality in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,263. The population density is 254.3 people per km². Fort Shawnee is located at 40.6813°N, 84.1498°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45806.

Fort Shawnee occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plains and the soft, flat geometry of the Ohio horizon. It lies 4.2 miles south-southwest of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 204°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-northeast of Wapakoneta. The Little Ottawa River winds its way through the local terrain just one mile from the center, carving a slow, deliberate path through the earth that dictates the rhythm of the surrounding fields. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Mount Lookout, which marks the edge of the visible world eight miles away. The light at dusk here has a particular, heavy clarity, casting long shadows across the Pickrell Property Acquisition that sits directly against the borders of the neighborhood. A short distance away, the surface of Refinery Reservoir remains a still mirror for the changing seasons, providing a steady anchor for the local geography.

Fort Shawnee grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in these fertile, inland reaches of the American interior. The local economy has long been tethered to the industrious spirit of the region, shifting from early agricultural foundations to a mix of manufacturing and service-based enterprise. Many families here still carry the inheritance of a work ethic forged in the factories and fields that once defined the broader industrial belt. While the pace of trade has modernized, the connection to the land remains a vital component of the daily cycle. The legacy of these industries is visible in the structured layout of the roads and the enduring architecture of the older districts. Each morning, the town wakes to the hum of small-scale commerce that sustains the households of Fort Shawnee.

Cultural life in Fort Shawnee is defined by a quiet, unassuming character that values neighborliness and the preservation of local traditions. The Pickrell Property Acquisition serves as a central point for outdoor recreation, offering a space where the community gathers to observe the native flora and the changing colors of the woodland. Seasonal events bring a temporary vibrancy to the streets, marking time through school athletics and local festivals that draw people from the surrounding counties. While the area is modest in its ambitions, it maintains a grounded identity that resists the frantic pace of larger urban centers. The people here find satisfaction in the simple act of maintaining their homes and participating in the shared life of the region. Those who have grown up in this environment often carry a deep, quiet affection for the specific texture of these inland plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pickrell Property Acquisition (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 001° N
Heritage Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 001° N
Shawnee Country Club (Park) — 1.9 mi, 351° N
Tower Park (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 167° S
Oaks Golf Club (Park) — 3.5 mi, 293° NW
Collett Street Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 022° N
Regal Cinemas 12 (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 355° N
Nickel Plate 779 (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 039° NE
Bird Bath (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 050° NE
Allen County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 5.6 mi, 057° NE
White Feather's Town (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 237° SW
Riverside Art Center (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 197° S
Kendrick Woods Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 296° NW
Lock Number 14 (Historic Ruins) — 12.8 mi, 244° SW
Special Agent Michael J. Lynch (Monument) — 15.1 mi, 232° SW
Ohio Army National Guard Monument (Monument) — 15.6 mi, 232° SW
Miami and Erie Canal Lock 8 (Historic Ruins) — 16.7 mi, 224° SW
Grand Lake St Marys State Park (State Park) — 16.9 mi, 235° SW
Indian Lake State Park (State Park) — 17.1 mi, 134° SE
Elzay Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 18.0 mi, 071° E
Shannon Theater (Cinema) — 19.9 mi, 043° NE
New Bremen Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 216° SW
Bicycle Museum of America (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 216° SW
Shortest Street in America (Attraction) — 30.0 mi, 137° SE
Logan County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 30.5 mi, 136° SE
Wolf Creek Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 31.1 mi, 101° E
Russell E. Wilke Auditorium (Theatre) — 35.5 mi, 068° E
Findlay Art League (Arts Centre) — 35.9 mi, 046° NE
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 77.4 mi, 039° NE · 21k acres

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