West Lafayette Ohio Map

About West Lafayette, Ohio

West Lafayette is a locality in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,857. The population density is 1235.5 people per km². West Lafayette is located at 40.2753°N, 81.7510°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43845.

West Lafayette is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 21.6 miles west of West Chester, OH (from West Chester, OH: bearing 278°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east of Coshocton. Rolling hills, softened by years of cultivation and wind, give way to broad, open fields that stretch toward the horizon, their colors shifting with the seasons. In summer, they are a vibrant emerald, turning to burnished gold as autumn approaches, and in winter, they lie under a quiet blanket of white. The Tuscarawas River, a silver ribbon, meanders nearby, its gentle presence shaping the contours of the terrain and offering a constant, murmuring soundtrack to the quiet lives lived here. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, ripening corn, and the distant woodsmoke from hearths. This corner of Coshocton County carries the imprint of generations who worked this fertile ground. The local economy has long been tied to the agricultural bounty of the land, with family farms still forming the backbone of the community. History whispers from the old barns and weathered farmhouses, each a silent testament to the resilience and hard work of early settlers. While the landscape might suggest a sleepy existence, there's a quiet industriousness at play, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest, of community gatherings and local traditions that have been passed down. The presence of Muskingum University adds a youthful energy, a vibrant counterpoint to the enduring character of West Lafayette, fostering a unique blend of tradition and forward-looking scholarship.

About This West Lafayette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Lafayette, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.275349, -81.75096. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Lafayette and Coshocton County.

Detailed location data for West Lafayette includes the ZIP code (43845), telephone area code (740), county seat of Coshocton County (Coshocton), and school district assignment (Ridgewood Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Lafayette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.