Melrose Ohio Map

About Melrose, Ohio

Melrose is a locality in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 404. The population density is 165.5 people per km². Melrose is located at 41.0923°N, 84.4197°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45873.

Melrose rests in a landscape of quiet, fertile plains, where the earth yields generously and the sky feels vast, a canvas for the changing seasons. It lies 29.2 miles north-west of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 326°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-south-east of Paulding. The land around Melrose is generally flat to gently rolling, a characteristic feature of the Ohio landscape, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon under a wide, often dramatic sky. The air here carries the clean scent of cultivated earth and, in late summer, the sweet perfume of ripening grain. Small stands of trees, mostly deciduous, punctuate the fields, offering a welcome contrast of shade and texture, and in the early morning, a soft mist often clings to the low-lying areas, lending a spectral beauty to the emerging sunlight. The history of Melrose is deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of this region, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground. Farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with generations of families continuing the tradition of cultivating the rich soil. While not a hub of major industry, the steady rhythm of agricultural production provides a stable, unassuming livelihood for many. The distinctive character of Melrose is found not in grand monuments, but in the collective memory of its people and the quiet continuity of its way of life, a place where the cycles of nature and the planting seasons dictate a measured, predictable existence.

About This Melrose Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Melrose, 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 Melrose and Paulding County.

Detailed location data for Melrose includes the ZIP code (45861), telephone area code (216, 234, 330), county seat of Paulding County (Paulding), and school district assignment (Paulding Exempted Village 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 Melrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.