Middle Bass Ohio Map

About Middle Bass, Ohio

Middle Bass is a locality in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Middle Bass is located at 41.6789°N, 82.8121°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43446.

Middle Bass is an island of gentle hills and scattered woodlands, where the air carries the clean, sharp scent of Lake Erie. It lies 36.1 miles west-north-west of Lorain, OH (from Lorain, OH: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-west of Lakeside. Its shores are a patchwork of stony coves and small, sandy stretches, fringed by the rustle of reeds and the occasional weathered dock. The landscape here possesses a quiet, enduring beauty, a place where the soft green of summer fields meets the deeper blues of the water, and the sky often stretches in an unbroken expanse above. Even the roads, winding and often unpaved, seem to follow the natural contours of the land, leading past modest homes and the occasional old barn, their paint long since surrendered to the elements. The island's history is tied to the bounty of the lake and the fertile soil, once a significant producer of wine, a legacy still hinted at by the ruins of old cellars and the occasional hardy vine that persists. Its economy, like many island communities, has shifted over time, now leaning more towards tourism and the simple pleasures of summer life. You can still find remnants of its past in the weathered storefronts along the main road, some housing small shops that cater to the seasonal influx of visitors seeking a respite from the mainland's bustle. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the island has weathered many seasons, each leaving its own subtle mark on the character of Middle Bass.

About This Middle Bass Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middle Bass, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.678938, -82.812132. 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 Middle Bass and Ottawa County.

Detailed location data for Middle Bass includes the ZIP code (43446), telephone area code (614), county seat of Ottawa County (Port Clinton), and school district assignment. 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 Middle Bass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.