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Georgetown Kentucky Map

Explore Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, Kentucky

How to Use This Georgetown, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Georgetown, 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 Georgetown.

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	Georgetown
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Scott County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.260181
Longitude	-84.534921
Population	37,086
Density	844.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	40927, 40324
Area Code	606, 502
County Seat	Georgetown
School District	Scott County School District

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About Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown is a locality in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 37,086. The population density is 844.7 people per km². Georgetown is located at 38.2602°N, 84.5349°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Georgetown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40927, 40324.

Georgetown anchors a landscape where the horizon holds the faint, serrated shadow of the Appalachian Mountains, situated over one hundred miles to the east. It lies 14.3 miles northeast of Versailles, KY (from Versailles, KY: bearing 41°T), and is situated 15.9 miles north-northwest of Lexington. The terrain around Georgetown unfolds as a series of limestone-rich pastures, where the earth possesses a distinct, mineral-heavy quality that defines the local agriculture. North Elkhorn Creek carves a quiet, serpentine path just one mile away, its waters moving with a deliberate, low-slung grace through the fields. Beyond the immediate meadows, the landscape eventually yields to the geological curiosity of Simms Sink, a reminder of the porous, shifting nature of the ground beneath. At the Center Of Town Community Center, the rhythm of daily life gathers under a canopy of broad-leafed trees that catch the long, golden light of late afternoon. Travelers venturing further out might find the waters of Humphreys Lakes, which lie eight miles distant, reflecting the wide and unencumbered sky.

Georgetown emerged from the fertile soil of the Upper South, evolving from an early settlement into a place defined by its long-standing relationship with the land. The local economy draws its strength from the thoroughbred industry, where the careful breeding of horses remains a primary pursuit that shapes the surrounding fences and barns. Large-scale manufacturing also plays a vital role, providing a modern counterpoint to the traditional pace of agricultural production. The limestone bedrock, which filters the water used in the area's storied distilleries, serves as a silent partner to the prosperity of the region. Work in Georgetown often follows the seasonal shifts of the fields, maintaining a steady, industrial momentum that respects the underlying agrarian heritage. This balance between the labor of the factory floor and the quietude of the grazing paddocks creates a distinct economic atmosphere.

Cultural character in Georgetown reflects a blend of traditional hospitality and a forward-looking commitment to education, most notably represented by Georgetown College. The town serves as a gathering point where the legacy of the region is felt in the architecture of the downtown district and the gatherings held at the Center Of Town Community Center. Notable individuals such as the legendary horseman and trainer D. Wayne Lukas have left their mark on the local identity through their contributions to the world of equestrian sports. Events throughout the year draw the community together, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the past and the present. Life in Georgetown moves with a quiet, deliberate focus, where the sound of the wind through the bluegrass is as familiar as the bustle of the main thoroughfares. Every season brings a subtle shift in the air, reminding those who live here of the enduring, grounded nature of this specific corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Scott County Community Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 235° SW
Brooking Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 230° SW
Angel of Hope Ashley Lyons Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 230° SW
Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 352° N
Theaters of Georgetown (Cinema) — 3.0 mi, 182° S
Confederate Monument (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 198° S
Old Friends Thouroughbred Retirement Farm Tours (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 211° SW
Northern Bluegrass Fee (Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 027° NE
Man o’ War Memorial (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 174° S
Adena Mound (Historic Ruins) — 8.0 mi, 151° SE
Stonetown (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 279° W
Kearney Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 9.0 mi, 182° S
Griffith Woods Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 061° NE
Midway Art Studio (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 227° SW
Ockerman Globe Monument (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 173° S
Manchester Music Hall (Theatre) — 14.4 mi, 174° S
Morlan Gallery (Gallery) — 14.5 mi, 171° S
Lexington Children's Museum (Museum) — 14.6 mi, 173° S
Institute 193 (Arts Centre) — 14.8 mi, 172° S
Kentucky Room (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 172° S
Red Mile Grandstands (Stadium) — 15.1 mi, 177° S
State Theatre (Cinema) — 15.1 mi, 172° S
Guignol Theatre (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 173° S
Painting With A Twist (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 166° S
Fort Boonesborough State Park (State Park) — 28.6 mi, 149° SE
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park (State Park) — 30.8 mi, 065° NE
Camp Nelson National Monument (National Monument) — 32.0 mi, 187° S · 463 acres
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 47.0 mi, 136° SE · 564k acres
Clifty Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 56.4 mi, 118° SE · 13k acres

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