Enter your search query in the box below.

Fort Knox Kentucky Map

Explore Fort Knox, Kentucky, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fort Knox, Kentucky

How to Use This Fort Knox, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fort Knox, Kentucky. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kentucky or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fort Knox.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fort Knox
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Hardin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.8915
Longitude	-85.9636
Population	7,742
Density	147.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	40121, 40122
Area Code	502
County Seat	Elizabethtown
School District	Fort Knox Dependent Schools

🌦 Goto Fort Knox Weather Page: Fort Knox, Kentucky — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Fort Knox, Kentucky

Fort Knox is a locality in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,742. The population density is 147.3 people per km². Fort Knox is located at 37.8915°N, 85.9636°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 40121, 40122.

Fort Knox commands an expansive reach of Kentucky landscape where the earth holds a quiet, heavy stillness. It lies 3.6 miles north-northwest of Radcliff, KY (from Radcliff, KY: bearing 347°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Vine Grove. The Dry Branch traces a winding path through the limestone-rich soil, its waters whispering against the banks as they move toward the horizon. To the north, the terrain unfolds in a series of gentle swells that catch the amber light of late afternoon, casting long, lean shadows across the fields. Only the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains hints at the rugged elevations far beyond these plains. A short distance away, Tobacco Leaf Lake reflects the vast, open sky, providing a mirror for the shifting clouds that drift over the Kentucky interior.

Fort Knox serves as a cornerstone of national security, anchoring a local economy deeply tethered to the presence of the United States Army. The history of the site remains inseparable from its function, as the architecture of the grounds reflects a long-standing commitment to stability and endurance. Beyond the high-security perimeters, the surrounding region sustains itself through a blend of military support services and the quiet industry of the surrounding countryside. Development here follows the measured pace of a professional enclave, where the rhythm of daily life is dictated by the precise movements of the base. Even the local commerce feels refined by this proximity, favoring practical utility and steady growth over the fleeting trends of more urban centers.

Cultural character at Fort Knox manifests as a unique confluence of transient service members and the enduring roots of the local population. Residents often seek the quietude of Radcliff City Park, a green expanse that offers a respite from the structured demands of the military installation. Visitors drawn to the natural beauty of the region frequently make the trek to witness the cascading waters of The Big Falls, where the sound of the stream provides a sharp, rhythmic clarity. While the nearby Boone Hollow offers a deeper look into the secluded topographical character of the area, the primary focus remains on the immense historical significance of the bullion depository. This singular landmark stands as a testament to national stability, its stark, impenetrable lines contrasting with the soft, organic beauty of the surrounding meadows.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kentucky September 11th Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 176° S
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 156° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 335° NW
Otter Creek Park (Local Park) — 3.9 mi, 309° NW
Harrison County Glades - Ohio River Bluffs (Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 323° NW
Fort Duffield (Historic Castle / Fort) — 7.2 mi, 009° N
Harrison County Glades - Mosquito Creek (Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 336° NW
Mosquito Creek Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 10.0 mi, 336° NW
Mosquito Creek (State Conservation Area) — 10.1 mi, 339° N
Three County Corner (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 238° SW
Confederate Monument (Monument) — 13.7 mi, 305° NW
Squire Boone Caverns (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 322° NW
Pine Acres Miniature Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.9 mi, 327° NW
Jim Beam Distillery (Attraction) — 17.2 mi, 080° E
Fallen Soldier (Public Artwork) — 22.9 mi, 026° NE
Kentucky Derby Museum (Museum) — 24.1 mi, 026° NE
Broadbent Arena (Stadium) — 24.4 mi, 029° NE
Tortoise Area (Attraction) — 25.7 mi, 033° NE
Penguin Cove (Attraction) — 25.7 mi, 033° NE
Colonel Sanders Museum (Museum) — 25.8 mi, 034° NE
Louisville zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 25.8 mi, 033° NE
Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park (Theatre) — 25.8 mi, 025° NE
Kentucky Railway Museum (Museum) — 25.9 mi, 129° SE
Butterfly Garden (Nature Reserve) — 25.9 mi, 033° NE
O'bannon Woods State Park (State Park) — 26.4 mi, 321° NW
Norton Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 26.7 mi, 032° NE
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 28.9 mi, 307° NW · 204k acres
Charlestown State Park (State Park) — 36.9 mi, 028° NE
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 43.2 mi, 185° S · 51k acres

Latest News: Fort Knox

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News