Massillon Ohio Map

About Massillon, Ohio

Massillon is a locality in Stark County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 32,338. The population density is 654.9 people per km². Massillon is located at 40.7967°N, 81.5215°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44647.

Massillon rests on the undulating terrain of Stark County, where the Tuscarawas River, a ribbon of muted silver under the Ohio sky, has long shaped the land. It lies 5.0 miles south-south-west of Jackson Township, OH (from Jackson Township, OH: bearing 197°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Canton. The landscape here is a gentle swell of hills, softened by the deep green of summer foliage and the stark, skeletal beauty of winter. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching like a thousand supplicating arms, line the riverbanks, their roots holding fast to the rich, dark earth. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the river bottom, a breath of coolness that belies the warmth of the sun when it finally breaks free of the horizon. It is a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas for the changing moods of the weather, and where the quiet industry of the natural world hums perpetually beneath the surface of daily life. This stretch of the Tuscarawas has been a conduit for commerce and community since its earliest days, its fertile plains attracting settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture and the burgeoning industrial spirit of the region. Massillon’s history is deeply entwined with the iron and steel that once pulsed through its veins, a legacy that still echoes in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring resilience of its people. Though the clang of heavy industry has largely softened, the spirit of innovation and hard work persists. The city’s connection to the river remains a vital pulse, a reminder of its foundational importance, and a source of quiet beauty where the water flows, a constant, murmuring presence.

About This Massillon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Massillon, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Massillon and Stark County.

Detailed location data for Massillon includes the ZIP code (44646), telephone area code (330), county seat of Stark County (Canton), and school district assignment (Massillon City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Massillon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.