Byesville Ohio Map

About Byesville, Ohio

Byesville is a locality in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,239. The population density is 715.2 people per km². Byesville is located at 39.9698°N, 81.5365°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43723.

Byesville rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, where verdant fields give way to wooded slopes and narrow valleys. It lies 20.9 miles south-south-west of West Chester, OH (from West Chester, OH: bearing 209°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Cambridge. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the whisper of wind through mature oak and maple trees. Creeks, like Duck Creek, meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, from the sharp blue of midday to the soft lavender hues of twilight. The land itself feels solid, enduring, a quiet testament to the forces that have shaped it over ages, offering a sense of groundedness to all who walk its paths. This place, Byesville, carries the indelible mark of its coal mining past, a history etched into the very character of the community and the surrounding hillsides. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the demands of the earth, the extraction of its dark, valuable treasure. While the mines may have largely fallen silent, their legacy persists, not just in the topography, but in the resilience and industrious spirit of its people. Today, a diversifying economy seeks new foundations, but the echoes of that era, the stories of hard work and communal effort, remain a vital part of Byesville's identity, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Byesville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Byesville, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Byesville and Guernsey County.

Detailed location data for Byesville includes the ZIP code (43723), telephone area code (740), county seat of Guernsey County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Rolling Hills 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 Byesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.