Burnside Kentucky Map

About Burnside, Kentucky

Burnside is a locality in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 755. The population density is 70.3 people per km². Burnside is located at 36.9890°N, 84.5999°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 42503.

Burnside rests on the cusp where rolling hills begin their surrender to the vast expanse of Lake Cumberland, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 52.2 miles north-east of Monroe, TN (from Monroe, TN: bearing 43°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south of Somerset. The landscape here is a study in gentle upheaval, with the land rising and falling in broad, sweeping contours, interrupted by the deep cuts of hollows and ravines that drain towards the great, blue water. During the late afternoon, the sun, as it begins its descent, casts long, painterly shadows that stretch across fields of sorghum and corn, lending a golden hue to the sturdy farmhouses and the occasional weathered barn that dot the terrain. The character of Burnside is one of quiet persistence, a settlement that feels deeply rooted in the soil, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The history of Burnside is intrinsically linked to the powerful Cumberland River, which once served as a vital artery for commerce and transportation before the construction of Wolf Creek Dam and the subsequent creation of the lake. This transformation reshaped the very geography and the economic heart of the area, shifting focus from river trade to the burgeoning tourism and recreation that now define much of its livelihood. Old remnants of steamboat landings and the echoes of a past reliant on river passage can still be felt, a subtle undercurrent beneath the modern hum of lakeside activity. The local economy still draws strength from the land, with agriculture maintaining a presence, but the shimmering surface of Lake Cumberland has become Burnside's most significant attraction, drawing visitors to its shores for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of being near its expansive, blue embrace.

About This Burnside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burnside, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.988966, -84.59994. 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 Burnside and Pulaski County.

Detailed location data for Burnside includes the ZIP code (42519), telephone area code (270), county seat of Pulaski County (Somerset), and school district assignment (Pulaski 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 Burnside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.