Maytown Kentucky Map

About Maytown, Kentucky

Maytown is a locality in Morgan County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 153.5 people per km². Maytown is located at 37.5327°N, 82.7992°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 41425, 41645.

Maytown sits upon the undulating terrain of the Kentucky landscape, defined by the persistent, winding course of Blackwater Creek that carves its way through the local soil. It lies 39.8 miles east-southeast of Winchester, KY (from Winchester, KY: bearing 104°T), and is situated 12.6 miles west-southwest of West Liberty. The environment is dominated by dense, deciduous woodland that transitions into the protected expanse of Daniel Boone National Forest, which begins a mere two miles from the perimeter. In the quiet hours of the morning, the light catches the limestone-rich earth, illuminating the deep greens of the brush and the muted shadows cast by the distant Appalachian Mountains that define the eastern horizon. The air here carries a weight of moisture and earth, a cool stillness that persists even as the sun climbs high above the canopy. Residents often find their way toward the rushing waters of Broken Leg Falls to witness the kinetic energy of the land, or they venture further afield toward the expansive, still surface of Cave Run Lake for a reprieve from the heat of the summer months.

Maytown maintains a steady, deliberate pace of life, rooted in a heritage that honors the slow cultivation of the land and the quiet industry of the Kentucky interior. The local economy persists through a mix of small-scale agriculture and the modest commerce that supports those living near the woodlands, echoing a history of resourcefulness and self-reliance. While the more rugged trails like the Swiftcamp Creek Trail offer a challenge to those who seek the solitude of the forest, the daily life of the population remains tethered to the rhythms of the seasons and the cycle of the harvest. There is a distinct sobriety in the architecture and the layout of the streets, reflecting a culture that values the endurance of the family line and the preservation of the regional vernacular. Even as the modern world shifts, Maytown preserves its identity through the simple, enduring connection between the people and the limestone-laden ground they call home.

About This Maytown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maytown, Kentucky. Coordinates: 37.53269, -82.799156. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Maytown includes the ZIP code (41425, 41645), telephone area code (859, 606), county seat of Morgan County (West Liberty), and school district assignment (Floyd County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.