Auburn Kentucky Map
Auburn, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Auburn, Logan County.
Interactive Map of Auburn, Kentucky
| City | Auburn |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Logan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.864209 |
| Longitude | -86.710274 |
| Population | 1,794 |
| Density | 361.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Auburn, Kentucky
Auburn is a locality in Logan County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,794. The population density is 361.5 people per km². Auburn is located at 36.8642°N, 86.7103°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42206.
Auburn, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape where the earth gently swells and recedes, a soft topography hinting at the underlying limestone that shapes its character. It lies 17.1 miles west-south-west of Bowling Green, KY (from Bowling Green, KY: bearing 239°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Russellville. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans, their green hues deepening under the vast Kentucky sky, stretch towards distant treelines, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or silo. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Auburn’s core. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden light across the land, softening the edges of the day and lending a quiet grace to the scene. The scattered homes and businesses of Auburn seem to emerge organically from this verdant setting, their presence less an imposition and more a natural extension of the countryside. The history of Auburn is deeply intertwined with the agrarian spirit of Logan County. Originally settled in the early 19th century, its development was fueled by the fertile ground and the burgeoning tobacco trade, a crop that continues to hold a significant place in the local economy. The railroad, a vital artery of commerce in its heyday, once ran through Auburn, connecting it to wider markets and shaping its early growth. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the community also sustains itself through a mix of small businesses and nearby manufacturing, maintaining a pace of life that feels both grounded and resilient. The quiet streets of Auburn, lined with modest homes and storefronts, offer a glimpse into a place where tradition and a gentle forward momentum coexist, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the land they inhabit.
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About This Auburn Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Auburn, Kentucky 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 Auburn and Logan County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Auburn is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Auburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
