Bedford Kentucky Map

About Bedford, Kentucky

Bedford is a locality in Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 386. The population density is 432.4 people per km². Bedford is located at 38.5926°N, 85.3177°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40006.

Bedford rests in a fold of Trimble County, where the land begins its slow, rolling descent towards the Ohio River. It lies 24.2 miles east-north-east of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 66°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-west of Carrollton. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart of this place. The landscape is a study in soft greens and muted browns, fields stretching out like worn carpets under a sky that often hangs heavy with the promise of rain, or breaks open to cast a warm, honeyed light across the gentle hills. Barns, weathered to shades of grey and faded red, punctuate the horizon, their silhouettes stark against the broad expanse of sky, while the occasional stand of mature oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, offers a deep, cool shade. The roots of Bedford run deep into the agricultural traditions of Kentucky, a place where the economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, particularly tobacco and corn. Life here unfolds with a measured rhythm, dictated less by the clock and more by the seasons and the needs of the farms. The whispers of history are carried on the wind that rustles through the corn stalks, speaking of generations who have worked this ground, their lives shaped by its challenges and its gifts. While Bedford may not boast grand monuments, its character is etched into the weathered wood of its buildings and the quiet resilience of its people, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the earth.

About This Bedford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bedford, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.592563, -85.317734. 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 Bedford and Trimble County.

Detailed location data for Bedford includes the ZIP code (40006), telephone area code (502), county seat of Trimble County (Bedford), and school district assignment (Trimble County 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 Bedford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.