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Jackson Ohio Map

Explore Jackson, 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 Jackson, Ohio

How to Use This Jackson, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	39.04446
Longitude	-82.644658
Population	6,252
Density	266.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	44833, 44217, 45640
Area Code	440, 937
County Seat	Jackson
School District	Jackson City School District

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About Jackson, Ohio

Jackson is a locality in Jackson County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,252. The population density is 266.7 people per km². Jackson is located at 39.0445°N, 82.6447°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Jackson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 44833, 44217, 45640.

Jackson maintains a steady presence within the undulating landscape of southern Ohio, defined by the quiet passage of Salt Lick Creek through its center. It lies 26.8 miles southeast of Chillicothe, OH (from Chillicothe, OH: bearing 136°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southwest of Wellston. The topography surrounding Jackson reveals itself through the gentle rise of Franklin Valley to the west, providing a natural basin that catches the lingering warmth of the afternoon sun. Hammertown Lake sits only two miles away, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the changing seasons. In the distance, the silhouette of McCune Ridge marks the horizon, standing as a constant reminder of the ancient, weathered geology that defines this inland territory. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and deep woodland, particularly when the breeze drifts from the direction of Richland Furnace State Forest.

Industry and labor have long served as the bedrock of Jackson, shaping its development through the extraction of iron ore and coal that once fueled the regional economy. Early settlers recognized the value of the local salt deposits, which influenced the initial growth and layout of the streets near the creek. Over time, the economy transitioned into a diverse mix of manufacturing and agriculture, reflecting the resilience of a population accustomed to hard work. While the landscape remains dominated by rural tracts, the influence of the industrial belt persists in the sturdy architecture of the older commercial buildings. Jackson preserves this history in its daily rhythms, where the clatter of machinery and the quiet of the fields exist in a long-standing, functional balance.

Cultural life in Jackson centers around the shared gatherings at Mckinley Park, where residents mark the turning of the year with community events and local festivals. The town holds a unique historical significance as the site of the annual Apple Festival, an event that draws visitors to celebrate the agricultural bounty of the surrounding orchards. Notable figures such as the jazz musician Rahsaan Roland Kirk once called this region home, carrying the quiet intensity of the Ohio interior into their artistic work. Landmarks dot the vicinity, though the true character of the place is found in the way the light hits the storefronts during the late autumn harvest. Jackson fosters a sense of continuity that is felt in the steady pace of its people and the enduring connection they maintain to the land that sustains them.

Nearby Outdoor Places

McKinley Park; William McKinley (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 055° NE
Eddie Jones Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 058° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 358° N
Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 003° N
Coalton Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 011° N
Baker Swamp Fee (Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 167° S
Baker Swamp State Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.5 mi, 168° S
Richland Furnace State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 009° N
Leo Petroglyph (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 348° N
Broken Aro Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 7.6 mi, 095° E
Soldiers Memorial (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 047° NE
David Ousley Memorial Field (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 044° NE
Glade Wetland Fee (Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 257° W
Lake Alma State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 042° NE
Jackson Lake State Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 165° S
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 12.6 mi, 181° S · 243k acres
Dogwood Pass (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 260° W
Scioto Trail State Forest (State Recreation Area) — 16.0 mi, 314° NW
Harkness Mound (Historic Ruins) — 19.2 mi, 320° NW
Ash Cave (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 012° N
Mighty Children's Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 318° NW
Carlisle Hill Overlook (Viewpoint) — 27.1 mi, 317° NW
Carlisle Hill Star (Public Artwork) — 27.2 mi, 317° NW
Devils Tea Table (Attraction) — 28.0 mi, 046° NE
Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 222° SW
Clark Planetarium (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 221° SW
Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre (Attraction) — 28.9 mi, 328° NW
Candyland Children's Museum (Museum) — 28.9 mi, 222° SW
Portsmouth Stars Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 29.0 mi, 222° SW
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.8 mi, 105° E · 6,562 acres

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