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Sylvania Ohio Map

Explore Sylvania, 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 Sylvania, Ohio

How to Use This Sylvania, Ohio Map

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

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.

CitySylvania
StateOhio (OH)
CountyLucas County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude41.718939
Longitude-83.712994
Population19,011
Density1105.4 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code43560
Area Code740
County SeatToledo
School DistrictSylvania City School District

About Sylvania, Ohio

Sylvania is a locality in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 19,011. The population density is 1105.4 people per km². Sylvania is located at 41.7189°N, 83.7130°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Sylvania is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 43560.

Sylvania occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Tenmile Creek as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 2.5 miles northeast of Sylvania Township, OH (from Sylvania Township, OH: bearing 36°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of Toledo. The land here sits firmly inland, shaped by the ancient, level expanse of the Ottawa Lakebed that stretches out toward the horizon. To the north, the perspective is broad and open, occasionally punctuated by the distant silhouettes of Calers Ridge far beyond the immediate horizon. Nearby, the waters of Lake Sawyer offer a stillness that mirrors the changing color of the sky during the late afternoon. Residents often find that the atmosphere retains a distinct, crisp quality, particularly as the seasons shift across the flat, fertile plains.

Sylvania traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and accessible waterways. Agriculture provided the foundational strength for the local economy, gradually giving way to a diverse mix of commerce and small-scale manufacturing that defines the modern era. The rhythm of daily work reflects a pragmatic Midwestern heritage, where the legacy of trade and production remains visible in the architecture of the older commercial districts. While the region’s industrial identity has evolved, the sense of purpose established by those early pioneers continues to influence the local approach to growth and development. Today, the economy sustains itself through a blend of service sectors and professional enterprises that keep the local pulse steady and reliable.

Sylvania maintains a cultural character defined by a commitment to public space and the preservation of communal gathering areas. Burnham Park/Plummer Pool serves as a central point for residents to congregate, offering a focus for outdoor activity that remains active throughout the warmer months. The town has nurtured individuals of note, including the acclaimed journalist P.J. O'Rourke, whose sharp observations were shaped by the intellectual climate of the region. Educational institutions here emphasize a tradition of academic rigor, fostering a community that values both local history and forward-looking initiatives. Throughout the year, seasonal gatherings and community events draw people together, reinforcing a social bond that feels both grounded and sincere. The experience of living here is marked by these modest, consistent connections that define the character of the population.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Highland Meadows Country Club (Park) — 0.2 mi, 261° W
  • Memorial Grove (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 042° NE
  • Black Box Theatre (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 157° SE
  • Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 155° SE
  • Fuller Art House (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 107° E
  • Hudson Gallery (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 110° E
  • Harroun Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 124° SE
  • Elk Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 088° E
  • Veteran's Memorial Tower (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 092° E
  • Sylvania Country Club (Park) — 1.4 mi, 112° E
  • Camp Miakonda (Private Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 139° SE
  • Fossil Park (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 257° W
  • Devilbliss Boy Scout Reservation (Private Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 134° SE
  • Sylvania Pacesetter Park (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 265° W
  • University/parks Trail (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 177° S
  • Toledo - Toyohashi Sister Sities (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 149° SE
  • Light Source (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 148° SE
  • KeyBank Discovery Theatre (Cinema) — 10.4 mi, 116° SE
  • Fort Miamis (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 156° SE
  • Audubon Islands Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.2 mi, 159° S
  • Western-most point on Lake Erie (Viewpoint) — 12.1 mi, 096° E
  • Swanton Caboose (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 225° SW
  • Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.9 mi, 076° E · 13k acres
  • Maumee Bay State Park (State Park) — 16.3 mi, 097° E
  • Bear Statue (Attraction) — 17.1 mi, 007° N
  • Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.8 mi, 096° E · 7,798 acres
  • Lenawee County Historical Museum (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 307° NW
  • Library House Gallery (Gallery) — 22.6 mi, 201° S
  • Bowling Green Athletics Hall of Fame (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 169° S

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About This Sylvania Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sylvania, Ohio. Coordinates: 41.718939, -83.712994. 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 Sylvania includes the ZIP code (43560), telephone area code (740), county seat of Lucas County (Toledo), and school district assignment (Sylvania City School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.