Cynthiana Kentucky Map

About Cynthiana, Kentucky

Cynthiana is a locality in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,458. The population density is 543.6 people per km². Cynthiana is located at 38.3904°N, 84.2941°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41031.

Cynthiana rests in the embrace of rolling hills, where the verdant sweep of farmland meets the gentle curve of the Licking River. It lies 19.0 miles north-east of Georgetown, KY (from Georgetown, KY: bearing 49°T), and is situated 12.7 miles north of Paris. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of ripening corn and the distant hum of life from the marketplace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the summer clouds, paints the broad shoulders of the landscape in shades of emerald and gold, highlighting the scattered white farmhouses that punctuate the horizon like forgotten pearls. Here, the land feels ancient and yielding, its contours shaped by slow, persistent forces, and the very soil seems to hold the memory of seasons past, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of the place. This is a corner of Kentucky where history whispers from weathered brick and the echoes of industry still linger. Cynthiana's roots run deep, intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Harrison County, its economy long buoyed by the cultivation of tobacco and livestock, a tradition that continues to define its character. The Licking River, a vital artery for commerce and connection in days gone by, still traces its sinuous path, a constant, murmuring presence. The town itself, a compact and friendly collection of streets, retains a sense of its past, its buildings bearing the subtle patina of generations who have lived, worked, and dreamed within its boundaries, fostering a quiet pride in its enduring identity.

About This Cynthiana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cynthiana, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.390353, -84.294101. 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 Cynthiana and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Cynthiana includes the ZIP code (41031), telephone area code (859), county seat of Harrison County (Cynthiana), and school district assignment (Harrison 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 Cynthiana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.