Ferguson Kentucky Map

About Ferguson, Kentucky

Ferguson is a locality in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 849. The population density is 158.4 people per km². Ferguson is located at 37.0667°N, 84.5999°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 42501.

Ferguson rests in the rolling hills of southeastern Kentucky, a landscape defined by the gentle, persistent sweep of ridges and hollows that cradle the community. It lies 50.0 miles south-south-west of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 200°T), and is situated 1.8 miles south of Somerset. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, particularly after a soft rain, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, has a diffused, almost milky quality that softens the edges of the world. It’s a place where the roads follow the contours of the land, winding with a patient, unhurried grace, and where the houses, often simple and sturdy, seem to have grown organically from the surrounding greenery. The rhythm of life in Ferguson is tied to the land, a slow, steady beat that echoes in the rustle of leaves and the distant calls of birds. The history of Ferguson is intertwined with the broader narrative of coal country, though its particular story is one of hardy resilience and quiet adaptation. While the mines once hummed with activity, shaping the local economy and drawing families to this corner of Pulaski County, the landscape now bears the subtle marks of that past. The economy has diversified, with many residents finding work in neighboring communities or in the growing service sector, but the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains. The surrounding terrain, sculpted by eons of water and time, offers a raw, untamed beauty, with small streams that tumble down the hillsides and dense woodlands that hold their secrets close. Ferguson, in its unassuming way, embodies the enduring spirit of this region, a place where the past informs the present without defining it entirely.

About This Ferguson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ferguson, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ferguson and Pulaski County.

Detailed location data for Ferguson includes the ZIP code (42265), telephone area code (270), county seat of Pulaski County (Somerset), and school district assignment (Pulaski 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 Ferguson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.