Oakwood Ohio Map

About Oakwood, Ohio

Oakwood is a locality in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. Oakwood is located at 39.7253°N, 84.1741°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45409.

Oakwood unfolds across a gentle terrain, where the broad, fertile plains of Montgomery County begin to subtly undulate. It lies 2.5 miles north of Kettering, OH (from Kettering, OH: bearing 354°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south-south-east of Dayton. Here, the land is a study in quiet resilience, its character shaped by the slow, deliberate march of seasons. Mature oak trees, their branches spreading like ancient wisdom, punctuate the landscape, offering dappled shade that shifts with the sun's arc. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a mingling of cut grass and the distant promise of ripening crops, a soft exhalation from the very soil. The houses, many built with a practical, enduring charm, seem to settle into their surroundings, reflecting a community that values steadfastness over flash. This is a place where the horizon feels expansive, yet intimate, a gentle embrace of sky and earth. The history of Oakwood is a quiet narrative, one of agricultural roots that have long sustained its spirit. For generations, the fertile ground here has yielded its bounty, a steady rhythm that has defined the local economy. While the agricultural pulse remains, the broader economic landscape has diversified, drawing on the industrious spirit of the region. Oakwood’s distinctive character emerges not from grand pronouncements or towering monuments, but from the hum of everyday life, the steady presence of families who have cultivated not just the land, but a deep sense of belonging. It is a place where the past is not a relic, but a living foundation, informing the present with a grounded, unpretentious grace, a quiet testament to enduring community.

About This Oakwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakwood, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.725337, -84.174106. 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 Oakwood and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Oakwood includes the ZIP code (45873), telephone area code (937), county seat of Montgomery County (Dayton), and school district assignment (Oakwood 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 Oakwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.