Hunter Ohio Map

About Hunter, Ohio

Hunter is a locality in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. Hunter is located at 39.9478°N, 81.0573°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45005.

Hunter unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape of verdant valleys and sturdy oaks that have weathered countless seasons. It lies 19.5 miles west-south-west of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 246°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-south-east of Barnesville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a comforting perfume that settles as dusk begins to paint the western sky in hues of bruised plum and soft apricot. Creeks, silver threads in the afternoon sun, wind through the terrain, their banks often fringed with the tenacious green of sumac and wild grape. The houses of Hunter, some with porches that sag with age and others freshly painted, huddle together as if for warmth against the broad, open sky, their windows reflecting the slow procession of clouds. Hunter's story is tied to the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its early economy and drew hardy souls to this corner of Belmont County. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of industry endures, now finding expression in the careful cultivation of land and the quiet hum of local businesses. The general store, a hub of neighborly chatter, still serves as a gathering place, its shelves stocked with goods that speak of practicality and a deep-rooted sense of community. The rhythm of life in Hunter is unhurried, a gentle cadence dictated by the changing light and the enduring cycles of the land.

About This Hunter Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hunter, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.947849, -81.057323. 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 Hunter and Belmont County.

Detailed location data for Hunter includes the ZIP code (43719), telephone area code (740, 513), county seat of Belmont County (St. Clairsville), and school district assignment (Franklin City 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 Hunter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.