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Mount Vernon Ohio Map

Explore Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio

How to Use This Mount Vernon, Ohio Map

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

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	Mount Vernon
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Knox County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.386191
Longitude	-82.484004
Population	16,956
Density	672.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	44709, 43050
Area Code	330, 614
County Seat	Mount Vernon
School District	Mount Vernon City School District

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About Mount Vernon, Ohio

Mount Vernon is a locality in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 16,956. The population density is 672.8 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 40.3862°N, 82.4840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Mount Vernon is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 44709, 43050.

Mount Vernon emerges from the landscape as a convergence of fertile plains and steady, inland waters. It lies 19.1 miles north-northeast of Concord, OH (from Concord, OH: bearing 25°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-southwest of Apple Valley. The Kokosing River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its current providing a quiet pulse that resonates through the local geography. Beyond the riverbanks, the land stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Rabbit Ridge, which marks the horizon fifteen miles away. Travelers seeking stillness often find it near Lake Hiawatha, a modest body of water resting only two miles from the main thoroughfare. The nearby Pea Vine Flat offers a subtle depression in the topography, contrasting with the higher ground that defines the surrounding agricultural expanses. During the waning hours of the day, the light softens against the earth, casting long, deliberate shadows that emphasize the solid, unyielding nature of the soil.

Mount Vernon traces its origins to the early nineteenth century, when settlers recognized the utility of the river valley for sustenance and trade. Over the decades, the local economy shifted from agrarian roots toward a diversified industrial base that continues to sustain the residents today. Factories and workshops have long occupied the space between the river and the rail lines, producing goods that move out into the wider American market. This industrious spirit remains a constant, even as modern commercial interests reshape the storefronts and public squares. The labor of past generations is reflected in the brickwork of older buildings, standing as silent observers to the changing demands of regional commerce.

Cultural life in Mount Vernon is defined by a deep appreciation for the shared spaces that bring neighbors together throughout the calendar year. Residents frequently gather along the Kokosing Gap Trail, a linear path that transforms the former rail corridor into a communal artery for walkers and cyclists. The community honors its heritage through local festivals, while the presence of Kenyon College nearby introduces a scholarly perspective that influences the intellectual climate. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary musician Dan Emmett stands out as a figure whose creative influence emerged directly from this specific environment. Life here maintains a deliberate pace, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of activity more than the hurried demands of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kokosing Gap Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 347° N
Heart of Ohio Trail (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 300° NW
Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 094° E
Ariel Foundation Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 281° W
Knox County Memorial Theatre Building (Theatre) — 0.5 mi, 009° N
Cooper Fountain (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 352° N
Hiawatha Golf Course (Park) — 1.5 mi, 037° NE
Mount Vernon Country Club (Park) — 1.8 mi, 151° SE
Sunset Point (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 101° E
Sunset Cottage (1856-2025) (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 100° E
Dance Mother (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 099° E
John Crowe Ransom, 1888-1974 (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 101° E
Mayer Art Center (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 094° E
Knox Lake Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 345° N
Mohawk Reservoir (Recreation Area) — 7.9 mi, 084° E
Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.2 mi, 330° NW
North Branch Kokosing Rv Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 330° NW
Gatton Rocks (Attraction) — 14.9 mi, 001° N
Mohican State Park (State Park) — 17.7 mi, 027° NE
Mohican 100 - Fire Tower Aid Station (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 032° NE
Malabar Farm State Park (State Park) — 18.0 mi, 014° N
Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 029° NE
Mohican 100 - Covered Bridge Aid Station (Attraction) — 18.0 mi, 029° NE
Clear Fork Gorge State Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.0 mi, 031° NE
Denison Biological Reserve / Polly Anderson Field Station (Nature Reserve) — 21.0 mi, 185° S
Morrow County History Center (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 302° NW
Owens Mound (Historic Ruins) — 21.5 mi, 175° S
Alligator Effigy (Historic Ruins) — 21.9 mi, 182° S
Kussmaul Gallery (Gallery) — 22.1 mi, 185° S
Art @ 43023 (Gallery) — 22.1 mi, 185° S

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