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Grafton Ohio Map

Explore Grafton, 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 Grafton, Ohio

How to Use This Grafton, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	41.28414
Longitude	-82.029968
Population	5,895
Density	464.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	44044
Area Code	216
County Seat	Elyria
School District	Midview Local School District

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About Grafton, Ohio

Grafton is a locality in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,895. The population density is 464.4 people per km². Grafton is located at 41.2841°N, 82.0300°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Grafton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 44044.

Grafton unfolds across a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the East Branch Black River, which carves its path through the terrain. It lies 7.2 miles south-southeast of Elyria, OH (from Elyria, OH: bearing 157°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-southwest of North Ridgeville.

The water courses past low-lying fields and stands of trees, cooling the humid air during the long, amber-hued afternoons of late summer. Grafton sits inland, far removed from any maritime influence, favoring instead the quiet, terrestrial rhythm of the interior plains. To the horizon, the faint, hazy outline of Sugar Ridge provides a gentle boundary to the view, grounding the skyline in a familiar, earthy permanence. Residents often find their way to the quiet banks of the Grafton Reservoir, where the stillness of the water reflects the changing colors of the seasons. The immediate surroundings offer a sense of space that feels expansive and unhurried, emphasizing the quiet gravity of this inland geography.

Grafton emerged from the early development of the Western Reserve, evolving from its initial agricultural roots into a locale shaped by the industrious spirit of the region. The economy has historically mirrored the shifting tides of the local manufacturing and industrial belt, which has seen periods of intense labor followed by gradual, steady adaptation. In the quiet hours of the morning, the sound of movement from nearby facilities still echoes the work of generations who built their lives around the extraction and processing of local sandstone. This industry once provided the foundational material for many grand structures, marking the earth with the legacy of its labor. Today, the economy remains diverse, balancing the remnants of its heavy industrial heritage with the needs of a modern, localized workforce. Grafton maintains a steady pace of life, where the value of a day’s work is held in high regard by those who call the area home.

Cultural character in Grafton is defined by a sense of community that values the quietude of its public spaces, such as the verdant grounds of Reservior Park. This park serves as a common center for gathering, where the light filters through the trees to create shifting patterns on the grass during local events. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the surrounding region—with its mix of agricultural tradition and industrial resilience—imbues the daily experience with a distinct, unassuming strength. The area has been shaped by the presence of people who appreciate the solitude of the plains and the proximity to the East Branch Black River. While Grafton is a place of modest scale, it holds its own quiet dignity, tethered to the land and the history of its people. Life here is not marked by the clamor of the famous, but by the persistent, honest character of those who live and work within its borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Reservior Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 212° SW
Grafton Ghost Light Theatre (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 241° SW
Sheldon Woods (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 257° W
Brentwood Golf Club (Park) — 2.1 mi, 315° NW
Chamberlain Road Property (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 217° SW
Mallard Creek Golf Club (Park) — 3.0 mi, 037° NE
Lorian County Golf Center (State Recreation Area) — 5.3 mi, 297° NW
Camp Belden Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 180° S
Bronson House Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 068° E
State Lands (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 024° NE
Elyria Arts Council (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 326° NW
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 325° NW
Olde Towne Hall Theatre (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 004° N
The Hickories Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 328° NW
One Room Schoolhouse (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 008° N
Foldspace (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 273° W
Regal Cinemas 20 (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 344° N
Giant Three-Way Plug (Public Artwork) — 9.7 mi, 274° W
Verite Glass (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 273° W
Oberlin and the Underground Railroad (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 274° W
Mapleside Farms (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 096° E
Underground Railroad Monument (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 273° W
Hickory Ridge Cinema (Cinema) — 10.2 mi, 105° E
Strong House (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 078° E
Oberlin Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.6 mi, 268° W
Berea Falls Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.7 mi, 053° NE
Findley State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 220° SW
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 19.9 mi, 091° E · 19k acres
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.8 mi, 293° NW · 21k acres

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