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Wadsworth Ohio Map

Explore Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth, Ohio

How to Use This Wadsworth, Ohio Map

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

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.

CityWadsworth
StateOhio (OH)
CountyMedina County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude41.02561
Longitude-81.729852
Population24,007
Density817.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes44281, 44282
Area Code440
County SeatMedina
School DistrictWadsworth City School District

About Wadsworth, Ohio

Wadsworth is a locality in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 24,007. The population density is 817.7 people per km². Wadsworth is located at 41.0256°N, 81.7299°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Wadsworth is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 44281, 44282.

Wadsworth reveals itself through a landscape defined by quiet, inland stretches of green and the steady, unassuming presence of Blockers Run. It lies 4.8 miles west of Norton, OH (from Norton, OH: bearing 267°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Barberton. The terrain around Wadsworth rises toward the modest elevation of Acme Hill, offering a vantage point that overlooks the surrounding fields and woodland. Residents often find respite in the local greenery of Durling Park, where the afternoon light filters through the canopy to warm the grass. Though Lake Anna sits six miles away, the immediate environment remains grounded in the solid, fertile earth of the plains. Far from the influence of any coastline, the air here carries the crisp, clean scent of changing seasons and undisturbed soil.

Wadsworth grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in the local coal deposits and clay beds. These natural resources fueled a manufacturing legacy that transitioned from heavy extraction into a diverse array of modern industrial ventures. The economy maintains a steady cadence, balancing the heritage of traditional production with the needs of a contemporary workforce. While the distant promise of Rogue Hollow reminds locals of the region's deeper geological history, the current prosperity of Wadsworth rests on the resilience of its local businesses and professional sectors. This economic stability provides a foundation for a life that values both hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.

Cultural life in Wadsworth centers on communal gatherings and the preservation of a distinct, neighborly character that honors its long-standing traditions. Notable landmarks stand as quiet witnesses to the decades, while local events bring the populace together to celebrate the rhythm of the calendar. The town claims a connection to the professional life of figures like the inventor and entrepreneur Charles Goodyear, whose early ties to the region reflect the innovative ingenuity found here. Residents move through their days with a focus on education and civic participation, often gathering at public spaces to share in the simple joys of a summer concert or a seasonal festival. Wadsworth persists as a place where the collective memory is held in the architecture of the streets and the enduring kindness of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 252° W
  • Friedt Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 295° NW
  • Muhl Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 244° SW
  • Wadsworth Conservation District (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 338° N
  • Medina Summit Land Conservancy (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 070° E
  • Pine Valley Golf Course (Park) — 2.3 mi, 027° NE
  • Brookside Country Club (Park) — 3.5 mi, 089° E
  • "skypark" the Flying Community (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 270° W
  • Bauman Orchards (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 224° SW
  • Lake 8 Movies (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 098° E
  • White Rabbits Galleries (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 098° E
  • Magical Theatre Company (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 098° E
  • Rinky Dink (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 343° N
  • North Reservoir State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 099° E
  • Painting with a Twist (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 039° NE
  • Michelle C. Reynolds Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 065° NE
  • Wayne Johnson Memorial Gym (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 065° NE
  • Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 066° NE
  • Woodrow Nash Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.2 mi, 066° NE
  • East Reservoir State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 102° E
  • Westfield Historical Society (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 271° W
  • Native American Statue (Public Artwork) — 10.7 mi, 062° NE
  • Portage Country Club (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 058° NE
  • Akron Children's Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 071° E
  • Clayton Bailey’s World Of Wonders (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 071° E
  • Waymouth school museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 343° N
  • Dedication Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 007° N
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park (National Park) — 11.7 mi, 037° NE · 19k acres

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About This Wadsworth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wadsworth, Ohio. Coordinates: 41.02561, -81.729852. 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 Wadsworth includes the ZIP code (44281, 44282), telephone area code (440), county seat of Medina County (Medina), and school district assignment (Wadsworth 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.