Beechwood Kentucky Map

About Beechwood, Kentucky

Beechwood is a locality in Owen County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,280. Beechwood is located at 38.4123°N, 84.7461°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 40359.

Beechwood rests in a fold of Kentucky's rolling hills, where the land softens into a gentle embrace of green. It lies 16.2 miles north-north-east of Frankfort, KY (from Frankfort, KY: bearing 25°T), and is situated 17.3 miles north-west of Georgetown. Oak and hickory trees, their branches a dense canopy against the sky, lend their name and shade to this place, their leaves rustling a constant, quiet conversation with the wind. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, dips and rises that suggest the patient work of water over millennia, carving shallow valleys and forming the broad, fertile bottoms that characterize the broader region. Even the air seems to hold a particular stillness, a soft humidity that carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, especially in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, diffused shadows that bleed into the landscape. The history of Beechwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Owen County, a legacy of farming and the enduring presence of family land holdings that have shaped its character. For generations, the rich soil has yielded its bounty, primarily through cattle ranching and the cultivation of hay and corn, a quiet economy that has sustained its people. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses scattered across the landscape whisper of resilience and continuity. The nearest significant waterways, the Kentucky River not far to the east, played a vital role in early transportation and commerce, linking these inland settlements to the wider world, a constant reminder of the enduring relationship between the land and the lives lived upon it.

About This Beechwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beechwood, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.412292, -84.746058. 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 Beechwood and Owen County.

Detailed location data for Beechwood includes the ZIP code (40359), telephone area code (502), county seat of Owen County (Owenton), and school district assignment. 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 Beechwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.