New Straitsville Ohio Map

About New Straitsville, Ohio

New Straitsville is a locality in Perry County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 684. The population density is 202.6 people per km². New Straitsville is located at 39.5778°N, 82.2376°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43766.

New Straitsville slumbers in a deep fold of Perry County, where the hills rise in soft, rumpled layers, their green cloaks brushed by the persistent Ohio sun. It lies 21.4 miles east-south-east of Lancaster, OH (from Lancaster, OH: bearing 116°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-north-east of Logan. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a quiet perfume that clings to the winding roads and the modest homes that cling to the slopes. Main Street, a gentle curve mirroring the contours of the land, is lined with buildings that have weathered more than a few seasons, their brick facades whispering stories of a different era. The Hocking River, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the valley, its murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustling leaves of the abundant trees that spill down from the surrounding ridges. The story of New Straitsville is etched in coal dust and the echoes of pickaxes. Once a vibrant hub of the Hocking Valley coal industry, its foundations are built upon the very earth it once extracted. The legacy of those mining days still lingers, a palpable presence in the landscape and the resilient spirit of its people. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the town's economy has found new footing in the quiet hum of local businesses and the steady pulse of agriculture that graces the surrounding fertile valleys. Visitors might notice the distinctive architecture, a blend of utilitarian structures and homes adapted to the hilly terrain, a testament to generations who found their lives and livelihoods in this particular corner of Ohio. The sense of community is strong, a quiet understanding among those who call New Straitsville home, a shared appreciation for the enduring beauty of their rugged, rolling homeland.

About This New Straitsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Straitsville, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.577847, -82.237649. 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 New Straitsville and Perry County.

Detailed location data for New Straitsville includes the ZIP code (43766), telephone area code (740), county seat of Perry County (New Lexington), and school district assignment (Southern 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 New Straitsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.