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Granville Ohio Map

Explore Granville, 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 Granville, Ohio

How to Use This Granville, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	40.0568
Longitude	-82.50414
Population	5,946
Density	477.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	43023
Area Code	614
County Seat	Newark
School District	Granville Exempted Village School District

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About Granville, Ohio

Granville is a locality in Licking County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,946. The population density is 477.4 people per km². Granville is located at 40.0568°N, 82.5041°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Granville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 43023.

Granville emerges from the inland landscape as a place defined by the quiet persistence of Raccoon Creek, which winds its way through the local terrain. It lies 5.1 miles northwest of Heath, OH (from Heath, OH: bearing 308°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Newark. The topography surrounding Granville is shaped by the elevation of the Welsh Hills, providing a distinct silhouette against the horizon that shifts in color as the seasons transition. To the west, the land softens into the gentle expanse of Sharon Valley, creating a basin that catches the morning mist. Residents often find respite at Opera House Park, a central point of activity where the local atmosphere is captured in the simple movement of people through the open space. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Lake Hudson offer a reflective surface that mirrors the changing sky, grounding the geography in a steady, inland rhythm.

Settlers arrived in Granville with a vision of permanence, establishing a foundation that balanced academic ambition with the practical needs of a growing community. The regional economy evolved from the early agricultural efforts of the surrounding plains into a modern landscape characterized by educational institutions and professional services. Industry here is not defined by massive, clattering factories, but rather by the intellectual and economic output of Denison University, which serves as a primary anchor for the local workforce. Many who work in Granville contribute to a culture of innovation that draws upon the industrious spirit found throughout this part of Ohio. This balance of historic preservation and contemporary commerce allows the local economy to remain stable, avoiding the sharp volatility seen in more industrial regions.

Cultural life in Granville is anchored by a respect for tradition and a commitment to the arts, reflected in the architectural preservation of the village center. Notable events often bring the community together in Opera House Park, where the social fabric is displayed through seasonal gatherings and public discourse. The presence of Denison University brings a youthful energy to the streets, shaping a character that is both scholarly and deeply rooted in the local environment. Among those who have walked these paths, the writer and humorist James Thurber maintained a deep connection to the broader region, his influence echoing in the wit and observation that define the local temperament. The daily pace remains deliberate, favoring a thoughtful engagement with the surroundings that makes Granville a distinct point of interest in the wider landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Raccoon Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 355° N
TJ Evans Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 008° N
Bryn Du Mansion Athletic Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 052° NE
Granville Golf Course (Park) — 0.8 mi, 344° N
Alligator Effigy (Historic Ruins) — 0.9 mi, 010° N
Robbins Hunter Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 316° NW
Spring Valley Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 295° NW
Kussmaul Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 316° NW
Art @ 43023 (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 313° NW
Granville Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 310° NW
Fanchion Lewis Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 023° NE
Denison Biological Reserve / Polly Anderson Field Station (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 336° NW
Raccoon International Golf Course (Park) — 2.7 mi, 275° W
Owens Mound (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 067° NE
Licking County Historical Society (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 090° E
John Lincoln Clem Monument (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 089° E
Attack On America (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 090° E
10 Commandments (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 089° E
The Works (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 090° E
National Trail Raceway (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 199° S
Dillon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 8.0 mi, 092° E
Buckeye Lake State Park (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 171° S
Secret Dreams Festival in Legend Valley (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 145° SE
Haunted Hootchie (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 251° W
Rose Taylor Dryer house (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 284° W
Kerr-Harrington House Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 276° W
Eagles Stadium (Stadium) — 16.6 mi, 277° W
Alum Creek State Park (State Park) — 24.8 mi, 294° NW
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 30.3 mi, 159° S · 243k acres

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