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Russell Township Ohio Map

Explore Russell 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 Russell Township, Ohio

How to Use This Russell Township, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Russell 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 Russell 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	Russell Township
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Geauga County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.465113
Longitude	-81.350942
Population	5,400
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	44072
Area Code	216
County Seat	Chardon

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About Russell Township, Ohio

Russell Township is a locality in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,400. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Russell Township is located at 41.4651°N, 81.3509°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44072.

Russell Township maintains a quiet presence upon the terrestrial expanse of Ohio, centered near the expansive waters of Novelty Lake. It lies 6.2 miles north of Bainbridge Township, OH (from Bainbridge Township, OH: bearing 5°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Shaker Heights. The Chagrin River carves a path through the earth nearby, feeding the vitality of the local landscape with its steady, persistent flow. To the south, the terrain dips into the basin of Jackson Field, providing a stark contrast to the higher ground that defines the surrounding geography. Travelers often look toward the distant horizon where North Ridge rises against the sky, offering a faint, blue-tinted silhouette against the clouds. On afternoons when the sun hangs low, the light catches the moisture rising from the land, casting long, sharp shadows across the fields that define the character of Russell Township.

Settlement in Russell Township emerged from the necessity of harnessing the land, leading to a history deeply connected to the rhythms of agriculture and small-scale enterprise. The regional economy has evolved from its early reliance on the timber harvested from the nearby Chaplin State Forest to a more diverse landscape of local services and private ventures. Industry here remains understated, favoring a pace that respects the seasonal changes of the Ohio climate rather than the frantic demands of larger urban centers. Residents often find their livelihoods linked to the preservation of the open spaces, ensuring that the development of the land remains measured and deliberate. By maintaining this balance, Russell Township preserves a unique economic identity that avoids the cycles of boom and bust common to more industrialized corridors.

Cultural life in Russell Township draws its color from the proximity of natural landmarks like the cascading waters of Chagrin Falls and the quiet, wooded expanses of Redwing Camp. Locals frequently traverse the Mushers Trail, finding in the solitude of the path a reflection of the area’s reserved and thoughtful temperament. While the pace of life remains unhurried, the influence of the region is felt in the works of notable figures like the author Toni Morrison, whose literary legacy resonates with the spirit of the broader Ohio landscape. Community gatherings often center on the appreciation of the changing seasons, where the turning leaves and the arrival of winter define the collective memory of the populace. Through these shared experiences, the residents cultivate a sense of place that is rooted firmly in the physical reality of their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Redwing Camp (Private Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 360° N
The West Woods (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 135° SE
Becvar Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 315° NW
Hillbrook Lots (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 259° W
Vacant Municipal (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 296° NW
Sunset Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 101° E
Muggleton (Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 185° S
South Chagrin Reservaton (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 257° W
White Tail Ranch Wild Animal Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 046° NE
Village Of Chagrin Falls Property (State Recreation Area) — 3.0 mi, 197° S
Gordon E Hann Memorial Scholar (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 222° SW
Falls (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 222° SW
The Sassy Cat (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 223° SW
Chagrin River High Falls (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 222° SW
Fullertown Historical Marker (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 060° NE
The Rookery (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 057° NE
Andrew Squire Statue (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 297° NW
Bainbridge Township Historical Society (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 174° S
Atlas Cinemas 10 (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 313° NW
Punderson State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 091° E
Haskins Road Christmas Lights Display (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 168° S
Silverspot Cinema (Cinema) — 7.0 mi, 265° W
The Grove Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 325° NW
Museum of American Porcelain Art (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 295° NW
Kulas Auditorium (Theatre) — 9.5 mi, 281° W
Urban Paint & Sip (Arts Centre) — 9.5 mi, 293° NW
District Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 271° W
The Creative Pioneer (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 271° W
La Vera Party Center (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 328° NW
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 13.3 mi, 236° SW · 19k acres

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