Craig Beach Ohio Map

About Craig Beach, Ohio

Craig Beach is a locality in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,161. The population density is 688.2 people per km². Craig Beach is located at 41.1170°N, 80.9834°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44429.

Craig Beach rests on the western edge of Mahoning County, a place where the land gently slopes towards the broad expanse of Berlin Lake. It lies 6.8 miles north-north-east of Deerfield Township Portage County, OH (from Deerfield Township Portage County, OH: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Atwater Township. The terrain here is a quiet mosaic of suburban lawns and the encroaching arms of woodland, where oak and maple trees form a leafy canopy, their branches often heavy with dew in the morning mist. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable freshness that settles over the houses and winding streets. Sunlight, when it pierces through the trees, lays shifting patterns on the asphalt and the neatly trimmed grass, a silent ballet of light and shadow that defines the day. The character of Craig Beach is one of peaceful domesticity, a place where the sounds of children playing at dusk mingle with the distant hum of traffic from the larger thoroughfares, a gentle pulse of life. Historically, this stretch of land was shaped by the agricultural aspirations and later, the recreational desires of the region. The impoundment of Berlin Lake in the mid-20th century fundamentally altered the landscape, transforming rural acreage into a popular summer destination. This shift brought with it a new kind of economy, one focused on providing leisure and recreation for families escaping the heat of nearby industrial cities. Today, the legacy of that past is evident in the boat docks that dot the shoreline and the summer cottages that still hum with activity during warmer months. While no single industry dominates, the local economy of Craig Beach is intrinsically tied to the lake, supporting marinas, bait shops, and small eateries that cater to weekend visitors and year-round residents alike, their lives a quiet continuation of the water's edge.

About This Craig Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Craig Beach, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.117002, -80.983425. 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 Craig Beach and Mahoning County.

Detailed location data for Craig Beach includes the ZIP code (44429), telephone area code (330), county seat of Mahoning County (Youngstown), and school district assignment (Jackson-Milton 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 Craig Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.