Waterford Ohio Map

About Waterford, Ohio

Waterford is a locality in Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 395. The population density is 264.1 people per km². Waterford is located at 39.5423°N, 81.6399°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45786.

Waterford rests a quiet sentinel where the Muskingum River begins its journey toward the Ohio. It lies 19.5 miles north-north-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-north-west of Devola. The land here rolls with a gentle generosity, a landscape of verdant hills that soften into fertile bottomlands, often veiled in the misty breath of the river. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching with an ancient patience, fringe the edges of fields where corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon under a sky that can shift from brilliant sapphire to a bruised, twilight purple with startling speed. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of the soil, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of honeysuckle clinging to weathered fences. This corner of Washington County, Ohio, has long been shaped by the flow of water and the enduring spirit of its settlers. Founded in the early days of westward expansion, Waterford’s story is entwined with the river's role as a vital artery for commerce and communication. Log cabins once gave way to sturdy brick structures, and the local economy, once reliant on steamboats and agriculture, now finds its pulse in the surrounding farms and the quiet hum of small businesses. The remnants of a bygone era are still visible, whispers of a time when the river's bounty was the lifeblood of Waterford, a legacy carried in the very grain of the weathered wood of old barns and the enduring strength of the people who call this place home.

About This Waterford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waterford, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.542295, -81.639851. 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 Waterford and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Waterford includes the ZIP code (43019), telephone area code (614, 937), county seat of Washington County (Marietta), and school district assignment (Wolf Creek 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 Waterford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.