Dry Ridge Kentucky Map

About Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Dry Ridge is a locality in Grant County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,441. The population density is 168.3 people per km². Dry Ridge is located at 38.6820°N, 84.5899°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41035.

Dry Ridge unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by time and the persistent work of generations. It lies 18.2 miles south of Independence, KY (from Independence, KY: bearing 188°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south of Crittenden. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of late summer honeysuckle, a fragrance that clings to the humid afternoons. Farmland, a patchwork of emerald and gold, stretches towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that blaze with color in the autumn. Streams, modest arteries of the land, meander through the valleys, their banks thick with wild growth, reflecting the wide Kentucky sky in their slow, deliberate currents. The rhythm of Dry Ridge is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the changing seasons are observed with a deep, ancestral understanding. The history of Dry Ridge is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Grant County, a heritage that continues to shape its local economy. While farming remains a vital thread, the town has also found its footing in trucking and logistics, a nod to its strategic position for distribution. Older structures, their brickwork softened by decades of sun and rain, whisper of a past when horse-drawn wagons were the primary mode of transport, and the general store was the heart of social and commercial life. Today, the spirit of neighborly connection endures, a characteristic that defines the people of Dry Ridge, fostering a sense of shared experience and a quiet pride in their enduring home.

About This Dry Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dry Ridge, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.682012, -84.589943. 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 Dry Ridge and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Dry Ridge includes the ZIP code (41035), telephone area code (859), county seat of Grant County (Williamstown), and school district assignment (Grant 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 Dry Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.