Peebles Ohio Map

About Peebles, Ohio

Peebles is a locality in Adams County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,944. The population density is 667.8 people per km². Peebles is located at 38.9490°N, 83.4057°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45660.

Peebles unfolds across a landscape of deep ravines and rolling hills, a testament to the relentless sculpting of water and time in this corner of Adams County. It lies 47.1 miles east-south-east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east of Seaman. The terrain here is a rugged embrace of the Appalachian foothills, where dense woodlands climb steep inclines, their emerald depths broken by the ochre blush of exposed earth. Creeks, born from hidden springs, carve their way through the valleys, their murmurs a constant, low hum beneath the rustle of oak and maple leaves. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of decaying leaves and the promise of dew-kissed soil. Sunlight, when it finally pierces the thick canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of vibrant green moss clinging to ancient stones. The history of Peebles is as deeply etched into its soil as the ravines are into its hills. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile bottomlands and the promise of timber, the area's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land. Farming, particularly the cultivation of corn and soybeans, still dictates the rhythm of life for many, the broad fields stretching out like patchwork quilts against the wilder backdrop of the hills. The Ohio Brush Creek, a vital artery in earlier days for transportation and sustenance, still flows, its waters reflecting the quiet endurance of this place. While the whispers of coal mining once echoed through these valleys, the focus has largely returned to agriculture and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency that defines Peebles.

About This Peebles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Peebles, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.948959, -83.405746. 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 Peebles and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Peebles includes the ZIP code (45660), telephone area code (937), county seat of Adams County (West Union), and school district assignment (Adams County/Ohio Valley 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 Peebles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.