Grand Rivers Kentucky Map

About Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Grand Rivers is a locality in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 436. The population density is 98.6 people per km². Grand Rivers is located at 37.0031°N, 88.2345°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42045.

Grand Rivers unfolds where the Cumberland and Ohio rivers converge, a place where the very air seems to hum with the ceaseless flow of water. It lies 20.9 miles east-south-east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 105°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-south-east of Calvert City. The landscape here is a verdant embrace, rolling hills softened by a generous cloak of deciduous trees, their leaves catching the sunlight in a thousand shifting hues. The land slopes gently towards the wide, mirroring surfaces of the rivers, their waters a deep, dynamic blue that reflects the boundless Kentucky sky. Along the shorelines, a fine, pale sand offers a surprising contrast to the rich, dark soil of the interior, inviting quiet contemplation of the horizon. This is a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sun’s arc and the predictable pulse of the waterways, a gentle cadence that soothes the hurried spirit. The history of Grand Rivers is intimately tied to its strategic position, a confluence that has drawn commerce and settlement for generations. Once a vital hub for steamboats and the burgeoning timber trade, its economy has since adapted, embracing the leisure and tourism brought by the nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This vast protected wilderness, a jewel of conservation, offers an abundance of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, drawing visitors to Grand Rivers’ marinas and charming storefronts. The town itself retains a friendly, unpretentious character, its streets lined with buildings that whisper of past eras, their weathered facades holding stories of hard work and community spirit. Evenings here are often painted with the soft glow of sunset over the water, a breathtaking spectacle that has captivated residents and travelers alike for as long as memory serves.

About This Grand Rivers Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grand Rivers, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.003111, -88.234475. 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 Grand Rivers and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Grand Rivers includes the ZIP code (42045), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Livingston County (Smithland), and school district assignment (Livingston 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 Grand Rivers is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.