Riverlea Ohio Map

About Riverlea, Ohio

Riverlea is a locality in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 543. The population density is 1510.0 people per km². Riverlea is located at 40.0820°N, 83.0252°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43085.

Riverlea unfolds as a gentle embrace of the land, where the Olentangy River carves a quiet, persistent path through rolling terrain. It lies 4.8 miles east-south-east of Dublin, OH (from Dublin, OH: bearing 104°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of Columbus. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and muted browns, a tapestry woven from the broad, sweeping fields that give way to stands of mature trees, their branches reaching skyward like patient gestures. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and burgeoning vegetation, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, possesses a luminous quality, bathing the fields in a warm, ephemeral glow. The very character of Riverlea seems to be one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world holds a gentle sway, influencing the pace and temper of life. Historically, Riverlea’s story is intertwined with the fertile ground it occupies, land once shaped by agricultural endeavor and the steady flow of the river. Early settlers were drawn to its rich soil, and for generations, farming was the bedrock of its economy, the cycles of planting and harvest dictating the rhythm of the seasons. While modern life has brought diversification, traces of this agrarian past linger in the open fields and the enduring connection to the land. The Olentangy, more than just a geographical feature, has always been a vital artery, influencing settlement patterns and providing a constant, murmuring presence that underscores the quiet dignity of Riverlea.

About This Riverlea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverlea, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.082008, -83.025184. 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 Riverlea and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Riverlea includes the ZIP code (43085), telephone area code (614), county seat of Franklin County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Worthington 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 Riverlea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.