Portland Ohio Map

About Portland, Ohio

Portland is a locality in Meigs County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Portland is located at 39.0034°N, 81.7712°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45770.

Portland sprawls across rolling hills that dip and rise like a slumbering giant, a landscape etched by ancient rivers and the persistent work of farmers. It lies 21.4 miles south-south-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 212°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north of Ravenswood. The Ohio River, a wide, muddy ribbon, forms a natural border to the south, its currents shaping the land and the lives of those who call this place home. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward the horizon, their green depths broken by patches of dense woodland, a wilder counterpoint to the cultivated order. The air here carries the earthy scent of damp soil after a rain, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit in the summer months, a fragrance that clings to the very skin. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, has a particular softness here, gilding the tips of the trees and casting long, migrating shadows across the fields as dusk approaches. The story of Portland is one of resilience and adaptation, a testament to the enduring spirit of a community built on the bounty of the land and the strength of its people. For generations, the river has been both highway and lifeblood, facilitating the transport of goods and connecting Portland to the wider world. While agriculture remains a cornerstone of its economy, the quiet hum of the past whispers through the weathered storefronts and the sturdy brick buildings that line Main Street, hinting at a time when timber and coal extraction played a more prominent role. Local traditions, passed down through families, are woven into the fabric of everyday life, celebrated in community gatherings and the shared pride in their heritage. Portland moves at its own pace, a steady, unhurried rhythm that allows for contemplation and the simple enjoyment of the natural beauty that surrounds it.

About This Portland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Portland, 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 Portland and Meigs County.

Detailed location data for Portland includes the ZIP code (45770), telephone area code (937), county seat of Meigs County (Pomeroy), and school district assignment. 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 Portland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.