Waterford Ohio Map

About Waterford, Ohio

Waterford is a locality in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 384. The population density is 314.8 people per km². Waterford is located at 39.5387°N, 81.6442°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 43019, 45786.

Waterford unfolds across an expanse of earth where the North Branch Kokosing River carves a deliberate path through the quiet, inland soil. It lies 12.5 miles northwest of Mount Vernon, OH (from Mount Vernon, OH: bearing 326°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-southwest of Lexington. The terrain slopes away from the water in long, rhythmic swells of pasture and timber that eventually lift toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Ghost Hill. Within this landscape, the air holds a particular clarity, often cooling rapidly as the sun retreats behind the horizon, leaving behind an amber glow that catches the silt-heavy currents of the river. Only a few miles away, the Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area provides a sanctuary of tall grasses and marshy edges, offering a stark contrast to the cultivated fields that define the immediate perimeter of Waterford.

Agriculture remains the slow, steady pulse of Waterford, a legacy that traces back to the early settlers who recognized the fertility of the river-fed plains. While modern commerce has shifted, the rhythm of the day still aligns with the seasonal demands of the land and the quiet industry of those who maintain the surrounding acreage. The proximity to Wannegan Valley influences the local climate, funneling cool drafts through the lowlands and tempering the heat of midsummer afternoons. Residents often look toward the horizon where the landscape meets the sky, finding a sense of constancy in the unchanging geography that has supported this place for generations.

About This Waterford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterford, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.538652, -81.644233. 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 Waterford includes the ZIP code (43019, 45786), telephone area code (614, 937), county seat of Knox County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Wolf Creek Local School District).

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.