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About Massac, Kentucky

Massac is a locality in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,698. The population density is 471.5 people per km². Massac is located at 37.0167°N, 88.7306°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42001.

Massac lies where the land begins to soften, a gentle yielding of the earth toward the broad sweep of the Ohio River. It lies 8.5 miles west-south-west of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 237°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Metropolis. Here, the terrain is a subtle mosaic of fertile bottoms, the rich alluvial soil a deep, welcoming brown that promises abundance, and higher, wooded slopes that rise with a quiet dignity. The air itself carries a peculiar stillness, a kind of listening silence broken only by the distant hum of river traffic or the rustle of unseen creatures in the dense green of the surrounding woodlands. Even the light seems to linger here, especially in the late afternoon, painting the landscape in hues of amber and gold before surrendering to the deepening indigo of twilight. The history of Massac is inextricably tied to the great river it borders, a waterway that has served as both highway and barrier for centuries. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and navigable waters, established a foothold here, their lives shaped by the ebb and flow of the Ohio's currents. The local economy, though diversified, still bears the imprint of its agricultural roots, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching toward the horizon, their emerald or golden stalks swaying in the breeze. Remnants of a past industrial age can be glimpsed in the weathered brick of older structures, whispers of a time when the river’s bounty fueled a different kind of enterprise. Today, Massac retains a character that is both enduring and adaptable, a place where the quiet persistence of nature and the steady pulse of human endeavor coexist with a grace born of long acquaintance.

About This Massac Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Massac, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.016722, -88.730608. 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 Massac and McCracken County.

Detailed location data for Massac includes the ZIP code (42001), telephone area code (270, 364), county seat of McCracken County (Paducah), and school district assignment (McCracken 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 Massac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.