Patterson Ohio Map

About Patterson, Ohio

Patterson is a locality in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 130. The population density is 570.4 people per km². Patterson is located at 40.7822°N, 83.5261°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Patterson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 45417, 45843.

Patterson occupies a quiet stretch of flat, fertile earth where the Great Miami River carves a slow, deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 2.1 miles south-southwest of Dayton, OH (from Dayton, OH: bearing 210°T), and is situated 3.7 miles northwest of Kettering. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, save for the faint, serrated silhouette of Devils Backbone rising far to the west, a reminder of the rugged terrain that exists beyond these plains. Within the immediate borders, Welcome Park provides a verdant sanctuary where the air carries the scent of damp soil and drying corn stalks. The light at dusk here possesses a particular amber weight, settling heavy over the fields and reflecting off the surface of the Great Miami River until the water turns to the color of tarnished copper.

Patterson traces its roots to the early agricultural expansion that defined this inland region, drawing strength from the rich, dark soil that once supported vast tracts of hardwood timber. While the local economy has transitioned from its initial reliance on mills and small-scale farming, the industrious spirit remains, visible in the grain silos that stand as sentinels along the rail lines. Residents often venture five miles to the quiet shores of Lake Marinole to escape the hum of the machinery, or they travel further to traverse the Ghost Hedge Nature Trail when the seasons turn. Life in Patterson moves according to the demands of the harvest and the changing weather, maintaining a rhythm that prioritizes endurance over haste.

About This Patterson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Patterson, Ohio. Coordinates: 40.78218, -83.526134. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Patterson includes the ZIP code (45417, 45843), telephone area code (937, 234, 330), county seat of Montgomery County (Dayton), and school district assignment (Riverdale Local School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.