Martins Ferry Ohio Map

About Martins Ferry, Ohio

Martins Ferry is a locality in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,140. The population density is 1026.7 people per km². Martins Ferry is located at 40.0959°N, 80.7245°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43935.

Martins Ferry rises from the Ohio River's western bank, a place where rolling hills meet the wide, determined flow of the water. It lies 2.2 miles north of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 355°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east of St. Clairsville. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: steep inclines that plunge towards the riverfront, giving way to flatter stretches where homes and businesses cling to the terrain. In the late afternoon, the sun, often softened by a haze born of the river's breath and the industrial past, casts a warm, golden light across the brick facades and the emerald green of the scattered parks. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of river dampness and the distant whisper of passing trains, a constant reminder of the region's enduring connection to movement and industry. The story of Martins Ferry is deeply entwined with the grit and ingenuity of its past. Founded as a ferry crossing, it quickly grew into a hub of industry, particularly coal mining and steel production, the echoes of which can still be heard in the architecture and the very bones of the landscape. The steep hillsides bear the marks of this heritage, with older neighborhoods climbing their slopes like tenacious vines, offering glimpses of the river below. While the heavy industries have largely receded, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small businesses that line the main thoroughfares and the close-knit communities that have weathered economic shifts. Martins Ferry, in its quiet persistence, holds a distinct character, a testament to the generations who have called this river valley home.

About This Martins Ferry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Martins Ferry, 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 Martins Ferry and Belmont County.

Detailed location data for Martins Ferry includes the ZIP code (43935), telephone area code (740), county seat of Belmont County (St. Clairsville), and school district assignment (Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.