Russell Township Ohio Map

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 unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate hand of glacial retreat. It lies 9.7 miles east of Shaker Heights, OH (from Shaker Heights, OH: bearing 94°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Solon. Here, rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of mature woodlands, give way to sun-drenched fields, their geometries a testament to generations of cultivation. The air itself seems to hold a certain hushed reverence, particularly in the late afternoon when the light slants through the towering oaks and maples, painting the forest floor in shifting patterns of amber and shadow. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, their gentle murmur a constant companion to the rustle of leaves and the distant song of unseen birds. It is a place where the earth feels solid underfoot, a quiet dignity emanating from its very core. The history of Russell Township is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit that has long defined its character. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant forests, established a community built on hard work and self-reliance, their legacy still visible in the sturdy, weathered barns and farmhouses that dot the countryside. While the agricultural heart of Russell Township still beats strong, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and artisanal crafts finding a home here, reflecting a modern adaptability. This blend of tradition and gentle progress imbues Russell Township with a unique, unhurried rhythm, a place where the past is honored not as a relic, but as a living foundation for the present.

About This Russell Township Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Russell Township, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.465113, -81.350942. 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 Russell Township and Geauga County.

Detailed location data for Russell Township includes the ZIP code (44072), telephone area code (216), county seat of Geauga County (Chardon), and school district assignment. 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 Russell Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.