Kuttawa Kentucky Map

About Kuttawa, Kentucky

Kuttawa is a locality in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 588. The population density is 104.8 people per km². Kuttawa is located at 37.0589°N, 88.1325°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42038.

Kuttawa rests on a gentle rise overlooking the wide, placid expanse of Kentucky Lake, a watery mirror that catches the sky in a thousand shifting hues. It lies 25.8 miles east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 94°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-west of Eddyville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard houses and the broad, shaded porches. Around Kuttawa, the land rolls with a soft, green grace, a mosaic of cultivated fields and stands of oak and hickory that whisper in the breeze. The water’s edge is a soft boundary, where the land yields to the lake’s embrace, punctuated by the occasional weathered dock and the slow drift of pleasure boats. Once, this area was defined by the rich soil and the quiet labor of agriculture, a legacy still visible in the patchwork of farms that surround Kuttawa. The arrival of Kentucky Lake, however, irrevocably altered its character, transforming it into a hub for recreation and a haven for those drawn to the water's call. The local economy now hums with the steady pulse of tourism, with marinas and lakeside lodges catering to visitors who come to fish, boat, and simply soak in the tranquil beauty. Kuttawa’s history is interwoven with the ebb and flow of the Cumberland River and later, the vast reservoir, a story of adaptation and a quiet resilience that permeates the very spirit of the place. Evenings here are marked by the deepening indigo of the sky and the soft glow of porch lights, a gentle rhythm that invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring charm of this Kentucky lakeside community.

About This Kuttawa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kuttawa, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.058942, -88.132526. 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 Kuttawa and Lyon County.

Detailed location data for Kuttawa includes the ZIP code (42055), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of Lyon County (Eddyville), and school district assignment (Lyon 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 Kuttawa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.