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Kent Ohio Map

Explore Kent, 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 Kent, Ohio

How to Use This Kent, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	41.153667
Longitude	-81.357886
Population	28,215
Density	1181.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	44240, 44242, 44243
Area Code	440
County Seat	Ravenna
School District	Kent City School District

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About Kent, Ohio

Kent is a locality in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 28,215. The population density is 1181.3 people per km². Kent is located at 41.1537°N, 81.3579°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Kent is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 44240, 44242, 44243.

Kent emerges from the landscape where the Cuyahoga River carves a winding, deliberate path through the terrain. It lies 3.3 miles north of Brimfield Township, OH (from Brimfield Township, OH: bearing 354°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-northeast of Akron. This inland geography favors a quiet, terrestrial beauty, defined by the soft, persistent movement of water over bedrock and the distant, hazy silhouette of Limestone Ridge marking the horizon. The atmosphere carries a crisp, continental weight, far removed from the brine of any coast, settling instead into the scent of damp earth and seasonal change. Beyond the riverbanks, the land transitions into gentle, undulating plains that hold the light of late afternoon in a long, golden suspension. Only two miles away, the quiet waters of Brady Lake offer a reflective contrast to the active flow of the river, anchoring the surrounding woods in a stillness that feels ancient and undisturbed.

Kent traces its heritage to an industrial lineage that once relied heavily on the power of the water to drive local production. As the economy shifted, the region moved away from its reliance on heavy manufacturing, finding a new rhythm in the intersection of education and specialized commerce. The legacy of these earlier labor-intensive days remains visible in the sturdy, red-brick architecture that lines the older streets, grounding the modern economy in a tangible sense of durability. Today, the focus has broadened to include a diverse collection of small businesses and professional services that sustain the daily needs of the people. This transition has allowed the area to maintain a steady, industrious character, balancing the memory of its working roots with the requirements of a contemporary, knowledge-based economy.

Kent serves as a vibrant hub of intellectual and creative energy, largely shaped by the presence of a major university that draws individuals from across the globe. The cultural life of the area often centers around Hometown Bank Plaza, where public gatherings and seasonal markets give the neighborhood a focal point for shared experience. Among the figures who have walked these streets, the singer Chrissie Hynde and the musician Joe Walsh stand out for their contributions to the broader American musical landscape. The pace of life here is defined by the academic calendar, creating a cyclical energy that peaks during the semesters and softens during the quiet summer months. Every local event, from gallery walks to evening concerts, reflects a spirit of openness that welcomes the unexpected, marking the identity of the people as both inquisitive and deeply connected to their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Squirrel Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 128° SE
The Kent Stage (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 073° E
Walker's Rest (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 207° SW
Fred Fuller Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 224° SW
Memorial Gateway (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 091° E
JMC Alumni Hall of Fame (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 111° E
Lewis Vacques Mande Daguerre Rock (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 110° E
Tappenden Fluorescent Mineral Collection (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 118° SE
School of Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 113° SE
The Crawford Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 113° SE
The Payto Student Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 113° SE
Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 292° W
Arne H. Lasko Jr. Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 130° SE
Fish Creek Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 306° NW
John and Joyce Farrel Athletic All American Gallery (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 119° SE
Varsity "K" Athletic Hall of Fame (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 119° SE
Distinguished Alumnus (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 120° SE
Richard Roberts Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 007° N
Plum Creek Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 210° SW
Oak Knolls Golf Club (Park) — 1.3 mi, 360° N
Kent Bog (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 179° S
Lake Rockwell (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 022° N
State of Ohio Land (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 127° SE
Raccoon Hill Golf Club (Park) — 2.4 mi, 343° N
Lake Hodgson (State Recreation Area) — 3.5 mi, 106° E
The Arch (Historic Ruins) — 6.6 mi, 259° W
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 254° W
Linda Theatre (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 225° SW
West Branch State Park (State Park) — 7.9 mi, 096° E
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 8.0 mi, 295° NW · 19k acres

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