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Plain Township Ohio Map

Explore Plain Township, 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 Plain Township, Ohio

How to Use This Plain Township, Ohio Map

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

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	Plain Township
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Stark County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.887657
Longitude	-81.372937
Population	42,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	44720
Area Code	330
County Seat	Canton

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About Plain Township, Ohio

Plain Township is a locality in Stark County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 42,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Plain Township is located at 40.8877°N, 81.3729°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44720.

Plain Township stretches across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the West Branch Nimishillen Creek as it carves a path through the earth. It lies 1.7 miles east-northeast of North Canton, OH (from North Canton, OH: bearing 62°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north of Canton. The terrain of Plain Township rises in subtle swells, far removed from the volatility of the coast, where the atmosphere at dusk often turns a deep, bruised violet over the fields. Only twenty-three miles away, the silhouette of Baxter Ridge anchors the western horizon, providing a constant, muted boundary to the sky. Residents find a familiar stillness near the waters of Lake O'Pines, a mere three miles away, where the surface reflects the changing seasons with unwavering clarity. Every afternoon, the light catches the tall grasses near the Hoover Community Rec Complex, illuminating the simple, steady geometry of the land.

Plain Township emerged from the labor of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the steady flow of local waterways. The regional economy has evolved through a long cycle of industrial transformation, moving from early agrarian roots into a modern landscape of commerce and specialized manufacturing. These industries have left their mark on the structural bones of Plain Township, where the rhythm of the workweek dictates the pulse of the streets. Local businesses and regional enterprises maintain a steady output, echoing the grit and resilience common to this part of the country. The transition from older manufacturing modes to contemporary service and professional sectors defines the current economic character, ensuring that the legacy of production remains vital.

Cultural life in Plain Township thrives through an enduring commitment to education and the gathering of neighbors at local institutions. The Hoover Community Rec Complex serves as a central hub, hosting events that bring the populace together under the open canopy of the Midwestern sky. Among those who have shaped the broader cultural awareness of the region, the author and educator Toni Morrison remains a figure of profound significance, her influence reaching well beyond the immediate vicinity. Life here moves with a deliberate, grounded pace, favoring the accumulation of small, daily experiences over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. People here recognize the value of a quiet evening, where the sounds of the natural world slowly overtake the mechanical hum of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hoover Community Rec Complex (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 203° SW
Bob-O-Link Golf Course (Park) — 0.5 mi, 274° W
Edgewood Golf Course (Park) — 0.5 mi, 110° E
Hoover Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 167° S
North Canton Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 241° SW
Harry London Candies (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 306° NW
Jackson Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 282° W
Thurman Lee Munson memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 235° SW
Marion Motley Memorial Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 194° S
The Cradle of Professional Football (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 196° S
Canton Garden Center (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 192° S
McKinley Monument Historical Center (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 191° S
First Ladies National Historic Site (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 181° S
Quail Hollow State Park (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 024° NE
Downtown Canton Arts District (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 182° S
Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 254° W
Wingfoot Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 7.7 mi, 005° N
Turkeyfoot Lake State Park (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 301° NW
Massillon Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 231° SW
East Reservoir State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 313° NW
Mogadore Historical Society (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 355° N
Former Akron Rubber Bowl Site (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 338° N
North American Indian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 12.2 mi, 330° NW
Goodyear Theater (Theatre) — 13.6 mi, 335° NW
Linda Theatre (Cinema) — 13.7 mi, 340° N
Billy Jacobs Art Gallery (Gallery) — 14.0 mi, 214° SW
Mabel Hartzel Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 078° E
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 15.8 mi, 332° NW · 19k acres

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