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Hopkinsville Kentucky Map

Explore Hopkinsville, 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 Hopkinsville, Kentucky

How to Use This Hopkinsville, Kentucky Map

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

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	Hopkinsville
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Christian County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.839284
Longitude	-87.473544
Population	31,180
Density	378.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	42240, 42241
Area Code	270
County Seat	Hopkinsville
School District	Christian County School District

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About Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville is a locality in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 31,180. The population density is 378.2 people per km². Hopkinsville is located at 36.8393°N, 87.4735°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Hopkinsville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 42240, 42241.

Hopkinsville commands a landscape defined by the steady, quiet passage of the North Fork Little River as it carves through the fertile limestone bedrock of the region. It lies 14.0 miles north of Fort Campbell North, KY (from Fort Campbell North, KY: bearing 357°T), and is situated 14.1 miles north of Oak Grove. The earth here holds a certain weight, a deep and dark soil that anchors the sprawling plains and provides a foundation for the wide, open horizons. To the distant east, the faint silhouette of Tucker Ridge rises against the dusk, offering a jagged contrast to the gentle, undulating fields that characterize the immediate terrain. Residents often find solace in the open expanse of Little River Park, where the air feels crisp and the light lingers long over the grasses. Further afield, the verdant canopy of Pennyrile State Forest waits, while the tranquil waters of Lake Boxley offer a reflective stillness to those who wander toward the horizon.

Hopkinsville emerged from the early agrarian spirit of the Upper South, growing steadily as the surrounding acreage proved exceptionally hospitable to tobacco cultivation. This industry defined the rhythm of local life for generations, shaping the economic architecture and the industrious character of the people who labored in the fields and warehouses. Today, the economy has diversified into manufacturing and logistics, yet the historical reliance on the land remains a quiet, persistent undercurrent in the way business is conducted. The town maintains a measured pace, where the exchange of goods and ideas follows the reliable ebb and flow of the seasons. Prosperity here is measured not by frantic expansion, but by the steady maintenance of the infrastructure that supports a self-reliant and hardworking population.

Hopkinsville possesses a distinct cultural identity rooted in the traditions of the commonwealth, blending a soft, melodic vernacular with a grounded sense of hospitality. The downtown corridor serves as a focal point for civic engagement, punctuated by historic architecture that speaks to the endurance of the local spirit. Notable figures such as Edgar Cayce, the celebrated mystic, once walked these streets, leaving an intellectual curiosity that still echoes in the community's interest in history and storytelling. Every year, the town gathers for festivals that celebrate the harvest and local heritage, reinforcing the bonds between neighbors. Visitors who explore the area often remark on the genuine warmth that permeates social life, a quality as enduring as the limestone that lies beneath the surface of the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ft Campbell Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 154° SE
Peacekeeper (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 174° S
Trail Of Tears Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 023° NE
Alhambra Theatre (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 338° N
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 088° E
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 172° S
For All Who Served (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 172° S
Wickham Hall Pratt Museum (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 176° S
Pennyrile State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 16.0 mi, 331° NW
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 328° NW
Lake Beshear (State Recreation Area) — 20.7 mi, 328° NW
Guthrie Transportation Museum (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 128° SE
Green Man (Public Artwork) — 22.2 mi, 162° S
APSU CECA Downtown Gallery (Arts Centre) — 22.4 mi, 164° S
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.2 mi, 208° SW · 13k acres
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 27.2 mi, 244° SW · 171k acres
Land Between the Lakes Other (National Forest) — 27.2 mi, 244° SW · 171k acres
Historic Bell Witch Cave (Attraction) — 28.6 mi, 127° SE
Adsmore Museum (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 310° NW
Bear Spring Iron Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 29.5 mi, 212° SW
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm at Land Between The Lakes (Attraction) — 30.4 mi, 245° SW
Bison Range Overlook (Viewpoint) — 31.0 mi, 245° SW
Caldwell County Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 31.1 mi, 312° NW
Center Furnace Trail (Attraction) — 31.6 mi, 278° W
AMC Classic Madisonville 8 (Cinema) — 33.0 mi, 360° N
Hilltop Chimney (Attraction) — 35.3 mi, 263° W
Coopertoen Drive-In Theater (Cinema) — 43.1 mi, 132° SE
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.4 mi, 222° SW · 22k acres
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 56.6 mi, 323° NW · 274k acres

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