Crestwood Kentucky Map

About Crestwood, Kentucky

Crestwood is a locality in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States. Crestwood is located at 38.0098°N, 84.5110°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40014.

Crestwood unfolds across rolling Kentucky terrain, a landscape softened by time and the persistent caress of verdant growth. It lies 2.3 miles north-west of Lexington, KY (from Lexington, KY: bearing 309°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Nicholasville. Here, the land breathes with a gentle, undulating grace, a mosaic of well-tended fields and mature woodlands where sunlight filters through a canopy of oak and maple, casting shifting patterns on the rich, dark soil. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly cut grass and the faint, earthy perfume of damp earth after a spring shower, hinting at the fertile ground that defines this place. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the hollows, their banks often shaded by the stoic presence of sycamores, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets in the breeze. The history of Crestwood is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that stand sentinel over its fields, a story intertwined with the agricultural heritage of this region. Once primarily farmland, the character of Crestwood has evolved, reflecting the broader economic shifts of the area, with a growing number of residents finding their livelihoods in the nearby urban centers while cherishing the quietude of their home. The development here has been mindful, preserving pockets of natural beauty and a sense of spaciousness that allows the sky to feel vast and open, especially during the twilight hours when the western horizon ignites in hues of apricot and rose. While not marked by grand monuments, the true landmarks of Crestwood are the enduring farms, the quiet residential streets, and the palpable sense of a community that values its connection to the land and its enduring, unhurried rhythm.

About This Crestwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crestwood, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.0098, -84.51105. 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 Crestwood and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Crestwood includes the ZIP code (40503), telephone area code (606, 502), county seat of Fayette County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Oldham 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 Crestwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.