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Washington Township Lucas County Ohio Map

Explore Washington Township Lucas County, 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 Washington Township Lucas County, Ohio

How to Use This Washington Township Lucas County, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Washington Township Lucas County, 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 Washington Township Lucas County.

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	Washington Township Lucas County
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Lucas County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.727529
Longitude	-83.437675
Population	9,800
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	43551
Area Code	740
County Seat	Toledo

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About Washington Township Lucas County, Ohio

Washington Township Lucas County is a locality in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Washington Township Lucas County is located at 41.7275°N, 83.4377°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43551.

Washington Township Lucas County occupies a unique position where the flat, fertile plains of the Midwest meet the expansive, shimmering waters of Lake Erie. It lies 6.3 miles north-northeast of Oregon, OH (from Oregon, OH: bearing 24°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northeast of Toledo. This landscape is defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the Ottawa River, which winds its way through the terrain just one mile from the heart of the township. In the distance, the far-off suggestion of Trimmers Ridge offers a faint, jagged silhouette against the horizon, grounding the vast sky. The Erie State Game Area provides a sanctuary of quiet wetlands that stretch across the land, offering a place where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered silver. Life in Washington Township Lucas County remains tethered to these natural rhythms, where the air holds the cooling influence of the great lake.

Early settlers found that the soil of Washington Township Lucas County yielded well to the plow, establishing an economy rooted in the steady endurance of agriculture. Over time, the industrial ambition of the region shaped the local character, turning small outposts into centers of production that mirrored the broader history of the American Midwest. Today, the economy balances these industrial echoes with a modern focus, as the infrastructure of the township continues to adapt to the changing needs of the workforce. The legacy of those who first cleared the woods remains visible in the orderly layout of the land and the persistence of local businesses. It is a place where the work of the day is measured by the steady, persistent pace of the gears and the seasons alike.

Cultural life here is defined by a quiet resilience and a deep-seated appreciation for the open, uncrowded spaces that define the local identity. Residents often gather near the landmarks of the Erie State Game Area to observe the seasonal changes, finding beauty in the stark, honest landscape that stretches toward the lake. While the township does not claim to be a hub for national celebrities, it fosters a grounded environment where the focus remains on community and the integrity of the everyday. The character of the people reflects the environment—steady, unpretentious, and deeply connected to the geography that defines their home. Even as the modern world shifts around it, the spirit of the township persists in the simple, enduring connections formed between neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Erie State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
Erie Marsh Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 001° N
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.3 mi, 349° N · 13k acres
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 190° S
Detwiler Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 231° SW
Western-most point on Lake Erie (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 230° SW
Bay View Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 224° SW
Vietnam (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 226° SW
Spanish American (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 226° SW
Civil War (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 226° SW
Bay Creek Hunting Club (Park) — 3.0 mi, 336° NW
Maumee Bay State Park (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 144° SE
Erie State Game Area 4 (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 324° NW
Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark (Local Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 225° SW
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 119° SE · 7,798 acres
Toledo Harbor Light (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 067° NE
City Candy (Public Artwork) — 7.0 mi, 224° SW
KeyBank Discovery Theatre (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 223° SW
Burts Theater (historical) (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 225° SW
Peristyle Theatre (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 232° SW
Grimm Prairie - Ottawa NWR (Nature Reserve) — 12.2 mi, 131° SE
Stange Prairie - Ottawa NWR (Nature Reserve) — 13.0 mi, 128° SE
Fuller Art House (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 267° W
Hudson Gallery (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 267° W
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 118° SE
Fort Miamis (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 222° SW
Fossil Park (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 266° W
Bear Statue (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 323° NW
Bowling Green Athletics Hall of Fame (Museum) — 26.2 mi, 202° S
Bowling Green High School Student Artwork (Gallery) — 26.8 mi, 204° SW

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