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Portsmouth Ohio Map

Explore Portsmouth, Ohio, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Portsmouth, Ohio

How to Use This Portsmouth, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Portsmouth, Ohio. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Ohio or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Portsmouth.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Portsmouth
State	Ohio (OH)
County	Scioto County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.753376
Longitude	-82.949466
Population	18,252
Density	656.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	45662
Area Code	937
County Seat	Portsmouth
School District	Portsmouth City School District

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About Portsmouth, Ohio

Portsmouth is a locality in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 18,252. The population density is 656.8 people per km². Portsmouth is located at 38.7534°N, 82.9495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Portsmouth is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 45662.

Portsmouth occupies a singular position where the steady, dark currents of the Ohio River define the southern edge of the landscape. It lies 21.7 miles northwest of Ironton, OH (from Ironton, OH: bearing 309°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west of Wheelersburg. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain rises into the quiet, wooded elevations of the Appalachian foothills that frame the horizon. To the north, the land transitions into a series of gentle swells, including the prominent rise of Peach Orchard Hill, which stands four miles away as a sentinel over the local expanse. Residents often find solace in the proximity of Mabert Hollow, a nearby valley that channels the cool, damp air of the morning into the lower streets. On the outskirts, the landscape softens toward the peaceful waters of Bear Creek Lake, providing a quiet refuge just ten miles from the center of town.

Portsmouth carries the weight of a long industrial history, having once served as a vital node for the transport of goods and raw materials through the heart of the region. The local economy shifted over the decades from the heavy labor of iron furnaces and shoe manufacturing to a more diverse modern landscape of services and specialized production. York Park serves as a central green space, marking a point of continuity where the history of the land is preserved amidst the ongoing rhythm of daily commerce. The legacy of the railroad and the river remains visible in the sturdy, brick-lined architecture that gives the streets their enduring, grounded character. Even as the industries evolve, the people maintain a resilient focus on the practical work of sustaining their community.

Portsmouth maintains a distinctive cultural identity, shaped by the convergence of river traditions and the influence of the surrounding hill country. The floodwalls are adorned with murals that narrate the collective memory of the populace, turning a necessary defense into a sprawling, outdoor gallery of regional stories. Among the figures associated with the area, the western novelist Louis L'Amour spent time working in the local mines, an experience that added a rugged realism to his later literary output. The town hosts seasonal gatherings that draw residents together, reinforcing the social bonds that define life in this corner of the state. Visitors often notice the deliberate pace of the afternoons, when the golden light of the sun filters through the trees and settles over the quiet, well-worn paths of the public squares.

Nearby Outdoor Places

South Shore Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
Millbrook Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 083° E
Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 284° W
Stan Spence Baseball Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 197° S
The Kinney Spring (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 258° W
Human Rights Diversity Walkway (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 241° SW
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 246° SW
Clark Planetarium (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 235° SW
Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 242° SW
River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 236° SW
Welcome to the Portsmouth City Floodwall Murals (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 240° SW
Portsmouth Stars Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 240° SW
Candyland Children's Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 243° SW
Elks Country Club (Park) — 4.7 mi, 317° NW
Shawnee State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 277° W
Shawnee State Park (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 238° SW
Musketeer Field (Stadium) — 9.5 mi, 153° SE
Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 9.6 mi, 104° E · 243k acres
Dogwood Pass (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 010° N
Ro-Na Cultural Center and Theater (Theatre) — 20.9 mi, 137° SE
Piketon Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 20.9 mi, 350° N
Baker Swamp State Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 22.4 mi, 052° NE

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