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Madison.

Its Census boundary intersects Erie/Ontario Lake Plain, within Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands. Geneva-on-the-Lake lies about 2.7 miles east of Madison by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Madison, Ohio
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Madison, Ohio · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Madison, Ohio from above

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THE SETTINGErie/Ontario Lake Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLake County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Madison on the map

THE MADISON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Erie/Ontario Lake Plain setting.

Madison township has 43.4 square miles of land in Lake County. Its Census boundary intersects Erie/Ontario Lake Plain, within Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands.

Glacially shaped lowlands and irregular plains border the Great Lakes and adjacent hills. The lakes influence regional weather, while local landforms reflect both glacial deposits and former shorelines.

Regional context: Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands ↗ · Classification from the Census boundary intersection

The Census reference point falls outside the regional layer’s mapped footprint. This classification uses the actual place-boundary intersection, with Erie/Ontario Lake Plain representing its largest mapped overlap. Shorelines and dataset boundaries can differ.

Erie Drift Plain in Madison

Low rounded hills, glacial moraines, kettles and wetland areas define the Erie Drift Plain. Its terrain is more varied than nearby flatter farming regions and less rugged than the unglaciated plateaus.

Read the regional source ↗

Madison and Lake County

Madison is associated with Lake County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Lake County

Madison by land and water

The Census records 141.3 square miles of water within Madison, or 76.5% of its total area. That share is close to Lake County’s 76.6%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Madison township has 18.1 times the land area of nearby Geneva-on-the-Lake village (2.39 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Madison land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Madison

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Madison. Check the Lake County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Erie/Ontario Lake Plain setting

Erie/Ontario Lake Plain belongs to Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands. Does the tract lie on a plain, old shoreline feature or hill margin, and what drainage and road-access records exist? The wider county also reaches Erie Drift Plain; use the parcel’s location to choose the relevant setting.

03

Check the route, beyond Geneva-on-the-Lake

Geneva-on-the-Lake is 2.7 miles east of the Madison reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Madison resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MADISON

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.8529° N, 81.0039° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Madison ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Madison

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Township Of Madison ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Lake

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Lake ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Madison data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Erie/Ontario Lake Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Ohio official sources

Ohio water-well locator

ODNR’s overview of its interactive water-well mapping service.

ODNR GIS data portal

Official natural-resource mapping and downloadable geographic datasets.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Madison.

Geneva-on-the-Lake lies about 2.7 miles east of Madison by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Madison in context

NSEWGeneva-on-the-Lake · 2.7 miles1North Madison · 2.9 miles2Geneva · 3.6 miles3Geneva · 4.7 miles4Perry · 5.8 miles5Madison · 6.1 miles6OUTER RING: 6.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Geneva-on-the-Lake2.7 mi · village
  2. 2
    North Madison2.9 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Geneva3.6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Geneva4.7 mi · city
  5. 5
    Perry5.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Madison6.1 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Ohio; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Madison
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Madison?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lake County. Madison’s 43.4 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Madison property in Erie/Ontario Lake Plain?+

No. Erie/Ontario Lake Plain is a regional unit that intersects the Census boundary. The Madison boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Geneva-on-the-Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.7 miles east of Madison’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Madison?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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