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Monroe Ohio Map

Explore Monroe, 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 Monroe, Ohio

How to Use This Monroe, Ohio Map

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

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

Latitude	39.446642
Longitude	-84.37098
Population	15,412
Density	374.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	45656, 45050
Area Code	937, 513
County Seat	Hamilton
School District	Monroe Local School District

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About Monroe, Ohio

Monroe is a locality in Butler County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 15,412. The population density is 374.5 people per km². Monroe is located at 39.4466°N, 84.3710°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Monroe is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 45656, 45050.

Monroe holds a quiet presence upon the flat, fertile plains of the Ohio landscape. It lies 3.7 miles northeast of Liberty Township, OH (from Liberty Township, OH: bearing 43°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-southeast of Middletown.

Coldwater Creek traces a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the pale, shifting light of the Midwestern sky. Monroe Park serves as a central green space, offering a quiet refuge where the wind moves through the grass in long, rhythmic sighs. To the north, the Rentschler Forest Preserve provides a dense canopy of foliage, standing in contrast to the expansive, open horizons that define the local vista. Little Mount marks the distance on the horizon, a subtle rise that breaks the otherwise level gaze of the observer. The quality of the afternoon sun here often feels heavy and golden, casting long, deliberate shadows that stretch across the earth as day yields to dusk.

Monroe emerged from the necessity of the land, growing in tandem with the agricultural and industrial shifts that defined the regional trajectory. The local economy has evolved from its early roots, moving through cycles of production that kept the machinery of the region turning through the decades. Factories and warehouses now stand as markers of a transition into modern logistics, where the movement of goods replaces the older, slower pace of the harvest. Monroe sustains a pragmatic character, grounded in the labor that built the infrastructure of the surrounding plains. The transition from field to facility remains a persistent theme, reflecting the way the people here adapt to the changing demands of the modern market. Even now, the steady hum of commerce serves as a constant, low-frequency pulse beneath the quietude of the residential streets.

Monroe maintains a distinct social character, marked by a reserved friendliness that mirrors the vast, open spaces surrounding it. Residents often gather for community events that define the calendar, reinforcing a sense of shared purpose that persists despite the shifting tides of the wider world. The influence of the nearby Hickory Flats adds a subtle depth to the geography of the local identity, grounding the inhabitants in a landscape that demands both patience and resilience. While the town remains modest in its claims, it possesses an internal gravity that keeps its history and its future closely aligned. Prominent figures like the writer Toni Morrison, whose works echo through the literary landscape of the state, remind the observer of the creative depth that can emerge from these quiet, inland spaces. Life in Monroe moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, allowing for a deep appreciation of the simple, seasonal changes that color the daily experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 109° E
Monroe Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 150° SE
East Avenue Bicentennial Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 121° SE
Lux Mundi (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 078° E
Green Tree Golf Club (Park) — 2.9 mi, 073° E
William F. & Cora Dudley Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 248° W
Lefferson Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 019° N
Excello Locks (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 313° NW
Shaker Run Golf Club (Park) — 3.8 mi, 091° E
Gray History of Wireless Exhibit (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 173° S
Cincinnati Museum of Broadcast History (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 173° S
Greg Storer Art (Classes & Fine Art Gallery) (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 154° SE
Miami Conservancy District (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 005° N
ROYAL Theatre Company (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 152° SE
Line Hill Mound (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 253° W
Lebanon Mcclure Road Sports Comp (Local Recreation) — 7.0 mi, 104° E
Christ’s Church at Mason (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 159° S
Glendower Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 098° E
1795 Beedle Log Cabin (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 096° E
Lebanon Theatre Company (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 096° E
Fort Washington/Fort Coney (Historic Ruins) — 9.0 mi, 144° SE
Woodland Naturary (Nature Reserve) — 9.2 mi, 006° N
Peters Cartridge Company (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 134° SE
Colony-7 (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 095° E
Valley Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.2 mi, 006° N
Springboro Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 043° NE
Dog Statue (Public Artwork) — 10.7 mi, 067° NE
Hueston Woods State Park (State Park) — 20.5 mi, 291° W
Stonelick State Park (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 137° SE

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