West Jefferson Ohio Map
Explore West Jefferson, Ohio, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of West Jefferson, Ohio
| City | West Jefferson |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Williams County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.9494 |
| Longitude | -83.308423 |
| Population | 4,137 |
| Density | 161.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 43162, 43543, 43140 |
| Area Code | 740, 614 |
| County Seat | Bryan |
| School District | Jefferson Local School District |
About West Jefferson, Ohio
West Jefferson is a locality in Williams County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,137. The population density is 161.6 people per km². West Jefferson is located at 39.9494°N, 83.3084°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. West Jefferson is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 43162, 43543, 43140.West Jefferson occupies a flat, expansive stretch of Ohio farmland where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed, defined by the steady, horizontal pull of the prairie. It lies 22.4 miles north-northwest of Defiance, OH (from Defiance, OH: bearing 332°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north of Bryan. The landscape here is characterized by fertile, dark soil that yields to the gentle, winding path of Beaver Creek, which meanders through the outskirts like a silver thread caught in the tall grasses. Only a mile away, the Willams County Conservation League provides a quiet sanctuary of managed greenery, offering a respite from the vast, open sky that dominates the view. At dusk, the light softens into a muted amber, casting long, thin shadows across the fields and imbuing the atmosphere with a stillness that seems to suspend the very air in place.
West Jefferson maintains a character shaped by its roots as a crossroads, where the legacy of early transit and agriculture persists alongside a modern, evolving industrial presence. While the commerce of the region has shifted over time, the local economy remains anchored to the land and the quiet movement of goods through the corridors that bisect the plains. Residents often look toward the broader influence of Columbus to the east, yet the locality retains its own distinct rhythm, focused on the steady persistence of its inhabitants. Though Browns Recreation Lake lies five miles distant, serving as a reminder of the water that shapes the wider geography, the life of the people here is fundamentally tied to the earth and the rhythm of the changing seasons.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- The Nature Conservancy (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 048° NE
- Big Darby Creek (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 048° NE
- Westwood Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 120° SE
- Jack "Rock" Mcdowell Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 118° SE
- Little Darby Scenic River (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 093° E
- Little Darby Scenic River - Mcdonald (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 100° E
- Prairie Oaks Metropark (Local Park) — 3.1 mi, 038° NE
- Davis And Sons Property Acquisition (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 072° E
- Big Darby Cr SR (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 056° NE
- Madison Lake State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 216° SW
- Georgesville Post Office (historical) (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 132° SE
- Hickory Hills (Local Recreation) — 6.1 mi, 139° SE
- Chateau la King (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.9 mi, 305° NW
- London Arch (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 247° SW
- Buckeye Raceway Electric Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 088° E
- K1 Speed (Theme Park) — 11.7 mi, 062° NE
- Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 267° W
- Shrum Mound (Historic Ruins) — 12.4 mi, 077° E
- Tellerium Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 13.0 mi, 049° NE
- Hayden Falls Viewing Deck (Viewpoint) — 13.3 mi, 052° NE
- Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees) (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 046° NE
- Golden Bear Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 13.6 mi, 071° E
- Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 13.9 mi, 150° SE
- Grandview Theater & Drafthouse (Cinema) — 14.1 mi, 080° E
- Upper Arlington Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.2 mi, 070° E
- Banvard Gallery (Gallery) — 15.9 mi, 076° E
- University Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 077° E
- Museum of Classical Archaeology (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 077° E
- Arne Slettebak Planetarium (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 077° E
- Orton Geological Museum (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 078° E
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About This West Jefferson Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Jefferson, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.9494, -83.308423. 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 West Jefferson includes the ZIP code (43162, 43543, 43140), telephone area code (740, 614), county seat of Williams County (Bryan), and school district assignment (Jefferson 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
