Damascus Ohio Map

About Damascus, Ohio

Damascus is a locality in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 361. The population density is 113.1 people per km². Damascus is located at 40.9020°N, 80.9551°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44460.

Damascus lies in a gentle embrace of rolling farmland, where the rich, dark soil of Mahoning County yields to an agrarian quietude. It lies 10.4 miles south-south-east of Deerfield Township Portage County, OH (from Deerfield Township Portage County, OH: bearing 151°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east of Alliance. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a tapestry of fields that shift from the emerald of summer corn to the muted golds and russets of late autumn. Ditches, lined with Queen Anne's Lace and Queen of the Prairie in their season, trace the land's natural inclinations, guiding rainwater towards unseen tributaries. The air, especially at the cusp of evening, often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that speaks of generations who have worked this ground. The sky above Damascus stretches wide, an expansive canvas for clouds that drift with unhurried grace, painting fleeting shadows across the verdant expanse. The history of Damascus is deeply entwined with the early settlers who sought sustenance and community in this fertile valley, their efforts shaping the very character of the place. While its origins are rooted in agriculture, the economic currents have flowed and ebbed, mirroring the broader shifts in regional industry. Today, Damascus retains a palpable connection to its pastoral heritage, its economy still largely influenced by the bounty of the surrounding farms, from produce stands that appear with the warmer months to the quiet hum of tractors in the fields. It is a locality where the past is not a forgotten relic but a living presence, felt in the enduring architecture and the unpretentious spirit of its residents, a place that has weathered the decades with a quiet resilience.

About This Damascus Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Damascus, 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 Damascus and Mahoning County.

Detailed location data for Damascus includes the ZIP code (44619), telephone area code (330), county seat of Mahoning County (Youngstown), and school district assignment (West Branch 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 Damascus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.