Matamoras Ohio Map
Matamoras, Ohio — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Matamoras, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Matamoras, Ohio
| City | Matamoras |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.5204 |
| Longitude | -81.0684 |
| Population | 864 |
| Density | 440.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Matamoras, Ohio
Matamoras is a locality in Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 864. The population density is 440.8 people per km². Matamoras is located at 39.5204°N, 81.0684°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45767.
Matamoras rests against the Ohio River, a quiet settlement where the land unfurls in gentle slopes towards the water’s edge. It lies 31.6 miles north-east of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 56°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Paden City. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the fainter perfume of mown grass from manicured lawns and the more robust aroma of woodsmoke drifting from chimneys. Broadleaf trees, their leaves still vibrant with the greens of late summer or the fiery hues of autumn depending on the season, cast dappled shadows across the modest homes and the occasional storefront that lines the main thoroughfare. The river itself, a wide, placid expanse, acts as both a mirror and a boundary, reflecting the sky and the low-slung hills on the opposite bank, a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very character of Matamoras. The history of Matamoras is a story told in the slow meander of the Ohio River, a waterway that has always been the lifeblood of this region. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of river trade, found their footing here, establishing farms that still dot the surrounding landscape, their fields a patchwork of corn and soybeans under the wide, generous sky. The economy, once perhaps more robust with river traffic and local industries, now leans towards a quieter, more agrarian rhythm, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers or tending to their land. Yet, a distinct pride persists in Matamoras, a sense of enduring community that feels as steady and reliable as the river’s flow, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the quiet persistence of its people.
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About This Matamoras Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Matamoras, 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 Matamoras and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Matamoras is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Matamoras is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
