Northwood Ohio Map
Northwood, Lawrence County
Northwood, 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 Northwood, Lawrence County.
Interactive Map of Northwood, Ohio
| City | Northwood |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Lawrence |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.450084 |
| Longitude | -82.352928 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Northwood, Ohio
Northwood is a locality in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. Northwood is located at 38.4501°N, 82.3529°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43619.0.
Northwood rests in the rolling embrace of Lawrence County, where the land gently dips and rises like a sleeping giant. It lies 5.4 miles east-north-east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 67°T), and is situated 3.1 miles north-west of Pea Ridge. Here, the Ohio River's broad, muscular current shapes the horizon, its grey-green waters reflecting the immense sky that stretches, often a pale, washed-out blue, over a landscape of dense woodlands and cultivated fields. The air carries the damp, loamy scent of earth and the distant, faint hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, quiet pulse beneath the rustle of leaves. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the tall hardwoods in long, golden shafts, illuminating dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a sacred quality to the unassuming terrain. The story of Northwood is etched into the very contours of its hills, a narrative of resourceful people who have drawn sustenance from both the fertile soil and the abundant river. Coal mining once echoed through these hollows, a hard-won industry that shaped the fortunes and the character of the region, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a deep understanding of the earth's hidden treasures. Today, agriculture remains a steadfast pillar of Northwood's economy, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching across the arable land, their green and gold hues a vibrant counterpoint to the darker, more mysterious shadows of the surrounding forests. The rhythm of life here is measured by the changing seasons and the quiet diligence of its inhabitants, a steady, unhurried pace that allows for contemplation and a profound connection to the enduring natural world.
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About This Northwood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Northwood, 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 Northwood and Lawrence County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Northwood 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 Northwood 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. |
