Barlow Ohio Map

About Barlow, Ohio

Barlow is a locality in Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Barlow is located at 39.3987°N, 81.6649°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45712.

Barlow lies in a broad, fertile valley, where the land gently slopes towards the Muskingum River, a constant, murmuring presence. It lies 10.7 miles north-north-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 329°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-west of Vienna. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of deciduous trees, embrace the settlement, their slopes a patchwork of cultivated fields and shadowy woodlands. Even on a clear day, a certain hush seems to settle here, a quietude that the wind carries through the corn stalks and rustles in the leaves of ancient oaks. The air itself, particularly in the late afternoon, holds a certain sweetness, a faint, earthy perfume of damp soil and ripening crops, hinting at the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of everyday life. This is a place that remembers its roots, a settlement that grew from the fertile ground and the industry of generations. The legacy of farming is still evident in the weathered barns and the broad fields that stretch towards the horizon, a testament to a time when the river was the primary thoroughfare and the land the chief provider. While the rhythm of life in Barlow has undoubtedly quickened with the passage of time, a palpable sense of continuity remains, a quiet understanding of the cycles of nature and the enduring strength of community. The modest businesses that line the main road, the quiet hum of passing cars, all speak to a local economy that, while perhaps not booming, is steadfast and deeply connected to the land and its history.

About This Barlow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barlow, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.398685, -81.664852. 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 Barlow and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Barlow includes the ZIP code (45784), telephone area code (937), county seat of Washington County (Marietta), and school district assignment. 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 Barlow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.