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Highland Heights Kentucky Map

Explore Highland Heights, 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 Highland Heights, Kentucky

How to Use This Highland Heights, Kentucky Map

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

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	Highland Heights
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Campbell County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.033117
Longitude	-84.451885
Population	6,662
Density	981.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	41076
Area Code	859
County Seat	Alexandria
School District	Campbell County School District

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About Highland Heights, Kentucky

Highland Heights is a locality in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,662. The population density is 981.8 people per km². Highland Heights is located at 39.0331°N, 84.4519°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Highland Heights is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 41076.

Highland Heights commands a steady presence upon the Kentucky landscape, defined by the persistent flow of Threemile Creek as it winds toward the horizon. It lies 2.9 miles south of Fort Thomas, KY (from Fort Thomas, KY: bearing 185°T), and is situated 5.9 miles southeast of Cincinnati. The terrain surrounding Highland Heights consists of elevated, fertile ground that slopes gradually toward the nearby Turkey Bottom, offering a distinct vantage point over the regional basin. Residents often observe the soft, amber light of dusk settling over the grass, a quiet clarity that distinguishes the local atmosphere from the shadowed depths of the Appalachian Mountains far to the east. Only a mile away, the waters of Lake Inferior provide a calm, reflective surface that anchors the immediate topography. This expanse of land remains grounded in its inland character, far removed from the volatility of any coast, favoring instead the steady endurance of limestone and clay.

Highland Heights grew from a quiet intersection of paths into a center of academic and professional activity that now defines its modern identity. The local economy relies heavily on the intellectual and service-based industries that gravitate toward the prominent educational institutions established here. Over the years, the region has transitioned from its agrarian roots into a corridor of commerce that supports the broader Northern Kentucky workforce. While the distant coal-camp memories of the state inform the collective consciousness, Highland Heights maintains a forward-looking momentum driven by its specialized professional sectors. The rhythm of daily life here remains tethered to the industrious spirit of the commonwealth, ensuring that the legacy of earlier settlers is reflected in the disciplined growth of current enterprises.

Cultural character in Highland Heights centers on the Lakeside Commons Educational Gardens, a space that invites communal gathering and quiet reflection amidst manicured greenery. This landmark serves as a focal point for seasonal events, drawing people together under the wide, open sky to celebrate the local passage of time. The intellectual atmosphere of the area is frequently punctuated by the presence of Northern Kentucky University, which serves as a beacon for students and scholars alike. While the town maintains a modest profile, it has occasionally been associated with the lives of notable figures such as the musician Rosemary Clooney, who spent significant time in the broader region, leaving a lasting impression on the local cultural ethos. Whether through the seasonal displays at the gardens or the spirited energy of academic life, Highland Heights fosters a sense of place that is both deliberate and welcoming.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lakeside Commons Educational Gardens (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 172° S
Highland Heights Nature Trail (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
Eva G. Farris Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 281° W
High Water Marker (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 047° NE
Bentwood Stream Restoration Site (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 313° NW
Tower Park Stream Restoration Site (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 010° N
Beverly Hills Supper Club Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 348° N
Trail Shark (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 015° N
California Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 038° NE
Little Miami Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 023° NE
California Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 032° NE
Newport Police Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 332° NW
Ohio River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 077° E
Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 319° NW
Cincinnati Aviation Heritage Society Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 014° N
Schott Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 334° NW
Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 010° N
The Andrew J Brady Music Center (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 322° NW
Batthery Bates (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 299° NW
Contemporary Arts Center (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 326° NW
Weston Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 327° NW
ArtsWave (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 327° NW
Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 145° SE
American Legacy Tours (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 328° NW
Cincinnati History Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 319° NW
Duke Energy Children’s Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 319° NW
East Fork State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 095° E
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 237° SW

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