Cynthiana Ohio Map

About Cynthiana, Ohio

Cynthiana is a locality in Pike County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 126. The population density is 105.1 people per km². Cynthiana is located at 39.1737°N, 83.3485°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45612.

Cynthiana rests in a hollow of rolling hills, where the land begins its slow, patient climb toward the Appalachian foothills. It lies 47.0 miles south-east of Xenia, OH (from Xenia, OH: bearing 139°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-south-east of Highland Holiday. The Ohio River, a silver ribbon of commerce and contemplation, is not far off, and the smaller waterways that feed it carve their own stories into the landscape, their banks often lined with sycamores and willows that whisper in the breeze. This is a place where the sky feels vast, especially in the early morning when a soft, pearly light spills over the eastern ridges, coaxing the mist from the valleys and painting the dew-kissed fields in shades of emerald and gold. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, of woodsmoke in the cooler months, and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers in the spring. The roots of Cynthiana run deep, tied to the agricultural bounty of Pike County and the industrious spirit of its people. For generations, farms have been the lifeblood, producing corn, soybeans, and a variety of other crops that feed the nation. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates much of the year, a steady, dependable pulse that underlies the everyday life of Cynthiana. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring character of the place remains: a quiet resilience, a strong sense of community, and a deep respect for the land that has sustained it. Local traditions, passed down through families, often revolve around the changing seasons and the shared experiences of rural life, creating a cultural fabric that is both humble and enduring.

About This Cynthiana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cynthiana, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.173678, -83.348524. 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 Cynthiana and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Cynthiana includes the ZIP code (45624), telephone area code (937), county seat of Pike County (Waverly), and school district assignment (Western 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 Cynthiana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.