Boston Kentucky Map

About Boston, Kentucky

Boston is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. Boston is located at 38.2373°N, 85.4352°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40107.

Boston, Kentucky, unfurls itself across the undulating terrain where the Beech Fork River gracefully curves, its banks a verdant embrace of mature trees and whispering grasses. It lies 7.6 miles east-north-east of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 67°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Lyndon. The land here possesses a gentle, rolling character, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped it, now softened by centuries of cultivation and wind. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and maples, falls in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the quiet fields and the modest homes that dot the landscape. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of fertile soil, the faint sweetness of ripening corn in late summer, and the clean, earthy smell of the river after a rain. This is a place where the sky feels vast, especially at dusk, when the horizon ignites in hues of apricot and rose, a slow, deliberate performance that draws the eye and quiets the mind. The history of Boston is intrinsically tied to its fertile ground and the waterways that offered passage and sustenance. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich agricultural promise of the region, the area has long been a producer of tobacco and grain, its economy historically rooted in the land. Though not a hub of heavy industry, a quiet industriousness pervades, evident in the well-maintained farms and the small businesses that serve the local needs. Time seems to move at a more deliberate pace in Boston, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring cycles of nature rather than the frenetic pulse of larger cities. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of generations who have worked this soil, their stories embedded in the quiet persistence of the landscape, forms the true character of Boston.

About This Boston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Boston, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.237293, -85.435236. 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 Boston and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Boston includes the ZIP code (42366), telephone area code (859, 502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Nelson 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 Boston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.