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Galion Ohio Map

Explore Galion, 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 Galion, Ohio

How to Use This Galion, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	40.733669
Longitude	-82.789903
Population	10,453
Density	545.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	44833
Area Code	419
County Seat	Bucyrus
School District	Galion City School District

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About Galion, Ohio

Galion is a locality in Crawford County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 10,453. The population density is 545.9 people per km². Galion is located at 40.7337°N, 82.7899°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Galion is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 44833.

Galion emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of north-central Ohio as a place defined by the steady, quiet passage of the Olentangy River through its borders. It lies 11.0 miles east-southeast of Bucyrus, OH (from Bucyrus, OH: bearing 118°T), and is situated 4.7 miles southwest of Crestline. The landscape here is characterized by expansive, productive plains that stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by the occasional elevation of Ralston Knob visible in the distance. Residents often find respite at Heise Park, where the verdant grounds provide a deliberate counterpoint to the orderly grid of the streets. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Powers Reservoir offer a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting, pale light of the Midwestern sky. Beyond the immediate municipal limits, the terrain rolls gently toward Shafers Hollow, maintaining an inland character that feels miles removed from any restless, surging tide. Galion remains anchored by this terrestrial rhythm, where the earth and the sky meet in a vast, unhurried display of seasonal transition.

Galion traces its roots to the early nineteenth century, when settlers recognized the potential of the soil and the strategic advantage of the regional transit corridors. The local economy evolved from its agricultural foundations into a robust industrial center, where the rhythmic clatter of manufacturing once defined the daily pulse of the populace. Throughout the twentieth century, the town served as a vital node for the production of heavy machinery and automotive components, creating a legacy of craftsmanship that persists in the technical expertise of its workforce. Even as global markets shifted, the industrial spirit of Galion adapted, maintaining a focus on precision manufacturing and essential services that support the broader regional economy. The labor here is quiet and diligent, reflecting a long-standing commitment to building things that endure. This sustained dedication to industry provides a stable framework for a community that values tangible results over fleeting trends.

Cultural life in Galion moves with a measured pace, favoring community engagement and the preservation of local heritage over the clamor of larger metropolitan centers. Residents take pride in the architectural character of the downtown area, where brick facades stand as witnesses to decades of civic development. Notable figures like the esteemed actor George Peppard once spent formative years in the region, bringing a touch of silver-screen history to the local narrative. Festivals and seasonal gatherings at Heise Park bring neighbors together, reinforcing a social fabric that relies on mutual recognition and shared history. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the afternoon sun illuminates the limestone and brick with a warm, amber hue that seems to slow the progression of the clock. Life here is defined by these small, authentic interactions, creating a distinct sense of place that remains largely unchanged by the frantic pace of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Heise Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 319° NW
Cobey Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 075° E
Gallion Country Club (Park) — 1.8 mi, 212° SW
Valley View Golf Course (Park) — 2.9 mi, 355° N
Harding Birthplace (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 115° SE
Land (Private Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 348° N
Wildlife Haven (State Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 002° N
Ohio bird sanctuary (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 095° E
Alpaca Meadows (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 067° NE
Crawford County Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 9.6 mi, 298° NW
Terradise Nature Center (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 230° SW
Mt. Gilead State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 184° S
Morrow County Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 189° S
Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 189° S
Morrow County History Center (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 189° S
Mansfield Memorial Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 083° E
BibleWalk (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 077° E
Willard Marsh Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.1 mi, 002° N
Gatton Rocks (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 119° SE
Marion County Steam Shovel (Attraction) — 19.6 mi, 243° SW
Malabar Farm State Park (State Park) — 20.9 mi, 106° E
Centre 71 (Cinema) — 21.1 mi, 236° SW
Site of the tree from the movie Shawshank Redemption, before felling. (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 105° E
Jack Miller Stadium (Stadium) — 25.9 mi, 070° E
Clear Fork Gorge State Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.8 mi, 109° E
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 27.1 mi, 108° E
Knox County Memorial Theatre Building (Theatre) — 28.5 mi, 145° SE
Mayer Art Center (Arts Centre) — 32.0 mi, 139° SE
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 52.9 mi, 345° N · 21k acres
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 70.4 mi, 057° NE · 19k acres

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