Explore Marion Township, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Marion Township, 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 Marion Township.
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 | Marion Township |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.596746 |
| Longitude | -83.123185 |
| Population | 35,999 |
| Density | 1072.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 43302, 43301 |
| Area Code | 614 |
| County Seat | Marion |
| School District | Marion City School District |
Marion Township defines its quiet borders through the gentle, rhythmic curve of the Rock Swale, which cuts a clear path through the local terrain. It lies 1.9 miles north-northwest of Marion, OH (from Marion, OH: bearing 336°T), and is situated 16.1 miles south-southwest of Bucyrus. The landscape of Marion Township unfolds in vast, open expanses of fertile earth that catch the amber light of late afternoon in a way that makes the horizon glow. To the distant west, the silhouette of North Ridge provides a steady, silent anchor for the sky, visible only when the air turns crisp and clear. Within the immediate vicinity, the verdant grounds of Quarry Park offer a refuge of limestone and native grasses where the wind rustles through the brush. Seven miles away, the surface of Edwin Naus Lake mirrors the clouds, serving as a tranquil point of reference for those who wander the surrounding plains. These elements combine to create a topography that feels both sturdy and expansive, rooted deep in the solid bedrock of the region.
Marion Township emerged from the persistence of early settlers who recognized the potential in the rich, dark soil and the accessibility of the local waterways. The economy has long been anchored in the steady rhythm of agriculture, with family-operated farms producing the grains and livestock that sustain the regional markets. Over time, this foundation allowed for the integration of light manufacturing and service industries that support the daily needs of the residents. While the pace of trade shifts with the seasons, the underlying commitment to productivity remains a cornerstone of the local character. The history of Marion Township is written not in grand monuments, but in the enduring utility of its land and the quiet resilience of those who cultivate it. This economic continuity provides a sense of reliability that allows the inhabitants to look toward the future with a measured, practical confidence.
The cultural character of Marion Township is shaped by a profound respect for neighborly bonds and a shared appreciation for the changing colors of the Midwestern seasons. Community life often centers around the seasonal gatherings at Quarry Park, where the shared experience of the harvest or the spring thaw brings people together in common purpose. A quiet, contemplative atmosphere prevails, reflecting the influence of the sprawling farmland that stretches toward the edges of the county. While the area remains humble in its presentation, it has fostered a spirit of independence that values hard work and local heritage above all else. Daily life here is defined by the simple beauty of a well-tended garden or the sight of the sun dipping behind the trees at the end of a long day. It is a place where the stillness is not an absence of life, but a testament to a life lived with intention and care.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marion Township, Ohio. Coordinates: 40.596746, -83.123185. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Marion Township includes the ZIP code (43302, 43301), telephone area code (614), county seat of Marion County (Marion), and school district assignment (Marion City School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |