Cannonsburg Kentucky Map

About Cannonsburg, Kentucky

Cannonsburg is a locality in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 862. The population density is 190.9 people per km². Cannonsburg is located at 38.3808°N, 82.6964°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41102.

Cannonsburg anchors itself firmly within the landscape of eastern Kentucky, where the rhythmic flow of Marsh Run defines the local topography. It lies 7.1 miles south-southwest of Ashland, KY (from Ashland, KY: bearing 209°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Flatwoods. The terrain surrounding Cannonsburg consists of dense, verdant woodland and modest, clay-rich elevations that rise and fall with the slow, tectonic patience of the region. Sunlight here often filters through the canopy with a heavy, golden quality, catching the limestone dust that settles on the gravel shoulders of the roads. Two miles away, the quiet surface of Grandview Lake reflects the shifting patterns of the afternoon sky, while the descent into the nearby Meads Hollow reveals a cooler, shaded microclimate where the air remains damp and heavy with the scent of pine needles and turned earth.

The economic identity of Cannonsburg remains tied to the historical legacy of the Appalachian east, reflecting a long-standing reliance on the land’s subterranean resources and the steady, if quiet, pulse of local commerce. While the influence of the distant Appalachian Mountains looms in the collective memory of the older generations, the daily life of the residents is more immediately shaped by the proximity of Fannin Park, which offers a preserved space for the local flora to thrive undisturbed. The pace of work and social interaction in Cannonsburg follows the soft cadence of the Upper-South, characterized by a pragmatic resilience and a deep-seated familiarity with the seasons. It is a place where the architecture of the past—simple, utilitarian structures—sits comfortably alongside the modern infrastructure, maintaining a balance between the demands of the present and the quiet, persistent gravity of its heritage.

About This Cannonsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cannonsburg, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.380841, -82.696428. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Cannonsburg includes the ZIP code (41102), telephone area code (859), county seat of Boyd County (Catlettsburg), and school district assignment (Boyd County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.