Moorland Kentucky Map
Moorland, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Moorland, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Moorland, Kentucky
| City | Moorland |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.272293 |
| Longitude | -85.583572 |
| Population | 479 |
| Density | 1521.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Moorland, Kentucky
Moorland is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 479. The population density is 1521.5 people per km². Moorland is located at 38.2723°N, 85.5836°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40242.
Moorland unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the rich, dark earth hints at seasons of diligent cultivation. It lies 5.5 miles north of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Louisville. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the fields in broad, warm swathes, illuminating the stoic, weathered barns that dot the horizon. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned soil, mingled with the sweet, faint perfume of wildflowers that spill over forgotten fences, a quiet testament to nature's persistent artistry. Here, the land breathes with a steady, unhurried cadence, a place where the horizon seems to stretch endlessly, promising both quiet contemplation and the honest labor of the day. The story of Moorland is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Jefferson County, a legacy built on the fertile ground that has sustained generations. For many years, the local economy thrived on the bounty of its farms, with corn and soybeans stretching towards the sky in verdant rows, a familiar and enduring sight. While the agricultural roots remain strong, there's a quiet evolution taking place, with small businesses and artisanal crafts finding a home here, reflecting a modern spirit within the enduring rural charm. The very rhythm of life in Moorland, though perhaps slower than in bustling metropolises, possesses a unique resilience, a characteristic born from the deep connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its people.
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About This Moorland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Moorland, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Moorland and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Moorland is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Moorland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
