South Point Ohio Map

About South Point, Ohio

South Point is a locality in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,099. The population density is 423.3 people per km². South Point is located at 38.4179°N, 82.5863°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45680.

South Point rests along the broad, slow sweep of the Ohio River, its landscape a gentle descent from the rolling hills of Appalachia to the alluvial plains that hug the water's edge. It lies 7.6 miles west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 269°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of Ashland. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that deepens as twilight bleeds across the sky, painting the clouds in hues of bruised plum and fading rose. Trees, primarily oak and maple, stand sentinel on the slopes, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers against the vast expanse of the heavens. The river itself, a constant, murmuring presence, dictates the very breath of South Point, its surface a mirror reflecting the ever-changing moods of the day. This corner of Lawrence County carries the quiet hum of a history built on the sturdy foundations of industry and the resilient spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life in South Point was tied to the river's bounty and the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath the surrounding hills, a legacy still whispered in the weathered facades of older buildings and the stoic faces of its residents. While the great mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past resonate, giving way now to a more measured pace, one where the local economy finds its footing in service industries and the enduring agricultural traditions of the fertile river valley. The land, though altered by human hands, retains a primal beauty, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of nature and the tenacious hold of community.

About This South Point Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of South Point, 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 South Point and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for South Point includes the ZIP code (45680), telephone area code (937), county seat of Lawrence County (Ironton), and school district assignment (South Point 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 South Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.