Maysville Kentucky Map

About Maysville, Kentucky

Maysville is a locality in Mason County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,737. The population density is 178.6 people per km². Maysville is located at 38.6412°N, 83.7444°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41056.

Maysville unfolds along the broad, languid sweep of the Ohio River, its historic downtown a dignified procession of red brick architecture climbing gently from the water's edge. It lies 42.5 miles south-east of Union Township, OH (from Union Township, OH: bearing 139°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-south-west of Manchester. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a testament to the fertile land that cradles the town, its rolling hills softened by a pervasive, almost humid, green. The river, a constant, shimmering presence, dictates the horizon, its far bank a blurred suggestion of further fields and forests. Even the late afternoon sun seems to linger, casting a warm, honeyed glow that softens the edges of rooftops and illuminates the quiet dignity of the older buildings. This stretch of the Ohio River has long been a vital artery, and Maysville, established in the late 18th century, grew robustly as a steamboat port and a hub for agricultural trade. The rich soil of Mason County has yielded bountiful harvests for generations, with tobacco once reigning supreme, its scent a familiar perfume on the breeze. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economic character of Maysville has broadened, embracing a diverse range of industries that hum with a steady, unhurried purpose. The town's connection to its past is palpable, evident in the preserved architecture and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet pride in the enduring legacy of this riverfront community.

About This Maysville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maysville, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.641185, -83.744365. 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 Maysville and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Maysville includes the ZIP code (41056), telephone area code (859), county seat of Mason County (Maysville), and school district assignment (Mason 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 Maysville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.