Caneyville Kentucky Map

About Caneyville, Kentucky

Caneyville is a locality in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 474. The population density is 126.7 people per km². Caneyville is located at 37.4242°N, 86.4883°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42721.

Caneyville unfolds across the rolling terrain where the Green River watershed begins to stir, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, verdant peace. It lies 30.1 miles north of Bowling Green, KY (from Bowling Green, KY: bearing 355°T), and is situated 11.3 miles west-south-west of Leitchfield. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and broad, open fields, punctuated by stands of mature oak and hickory that cast long, cool shadows in the late afternoon. Creeks like Caney Creek, thin and silver in the sunlight, meander through the valleys, their banks often adorned with the tenacious wildflowers that bloom with a determined, unassuming beauty. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and sun-warmed foliage, a perfume that clings to the senses like a memory. The character of Caneyville is one of understated resilience, a place that has weathered its share of seasons with a quiet dignity, reflecting the stoicism of the land it occupies. The history of Caneyville is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the cycles of the land that have sustained them. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with tobacco fields and cattle farms painting the countryside in hues of green and gold, their rhythms dictated by the sun and the rain. The local economy, while facing the challenges of a changing world, retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with small businesses and family farms forming the bedrock of community life. Noteworthy are the remnants of a past that hint at more robust times, perhaps a weathered barn or a general store that has seen decades of commerce pass through its doors. The very fabric of Caneyville seems to be woven from the quiet persistence of its inhabitants, a testament to a way of life that values community and the enduring strength found in the simple, honest work of the land.

About This Caneyville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caneyville, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.424218, -86.488315. 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 Caneyville and Grayson County.

Detailed location data for Caneyville includes the ZIP code (42721), telephone area code (270), county seat of Grayson County (Leitchfield), and school district assignment (Grayson 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 Caneyville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.