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Mount Washington Kentucky Map

Explore Mount Washington, Kentucky, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Mount Washington, Kentucky

How to Use This Mount Washington, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mount Washington, Kentucky. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Kentucky or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Mount Washington.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityMount Washington
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyBullitt County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude38.042622
Longitude-85.556024
Population18,090
Density747.6 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code40047
Area Code502
County SeatShepherdsville
School DistrictBullitt County School District

About Mount Washington, Kentucky

Mount Washington is a locality in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 18,090. The population density is 747.6 people per km². Mount Washington is located at 38.0426°N, 85.5560°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Mount Washington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40047.

Mount Washington occupies a quiet expanse of land where the landscape transitions into the gentle, limestone-rich terrain characteristic of the region. It lies 10.0 miles south of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 174°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east of Hillview. The path of Whittaker Run carves a subtle, winding course through the local topography, feeding the earth with a steady, quiet persistence. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the terrain softens into wide meadows and woodland, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally defines the horizon on clear days. Residents often observe the shifting quality of light as it settles over the fields at dusk, casting long, amber shadows across the grass. Even the nearby Knobs State Forest and Wildlife Management Area contributes to a sense of deep, rooted stillness that defines the surrounding geography.

Early settlers recognized the potential of this soil, eventually transforming the area into a hub of agricultural productivity and commerce. Mount Washington grew through the steady labor of those who worked the land, fostering an economy that evolved from traditional farming into a diverse mix of modern industry and regional trade. The local marketplace remains a vital center for daily life, reflecting a pragmatic spirit that has sustained the population through many generations. While the influence of the nearby distillery country informs the wider regional character, the local economy remains grounded in the practical needs of those who live and work here. Far from the frantic pace of larger urban centers, Mount Washington maintains a deliberate, measured approach to commerce that values stability and community connection.

Mount Washington fosters a culture defined by neighborly familiarity and a shared appreciation for the slower rhythms of inland life. Local gatherings often center around Mount Washington City Park, where the open green space provides a venue for seasonal events that bring residents together under the open Kentucky sky. While the quietude of the region suggests a modest pace, the people possess a notable resilience and a deep connection to their surroundings. Those seeking a reprieve from the noise of the modern world often find a sense of peace in the understated beauty of the nearby Feather Bed Hollow or during a quiet afternoon spent near the waters of Tucker Lake. Although the area is removed from the high-profile landmarks of major cities, it retains a distinct identity shaped by its history and the steady, enduring character of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mount Washington City Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 226° SW
  • Iwo Jima memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 002° N
  • Vietnam War memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 359° N
  • The Parklands of Floyds Fork (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 354° N
  • Big Vista Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 007° N
  • Apple Valley Glade State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 221° SW
  • Pine Creek Barrens Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 223° SW
  • Ben Stout House (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 011° N
  • McNeely Lake (State Recreation Area) — 5.6 mi, 315° NW
  • Parklands of Floyds Fork (Local Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 021° N
  • Jim Beam Distillery (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 215° SW
  • Gaslight Lamp (Public Artwork) — 10.5 mi, 358° N
  • Bingo City (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 341° N
  • Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.8 mi, 100° E
  • Colonel Sanders Museum (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 325° NW
  • Walleroo Walkabout (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 325° NW
  • Lorikeet Landing (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 324° NW
  • Taylorsville Lake (Recreation Area) — 13.8 mi, 101° E
  • Village 8 (Cinema) — 13.8 mi, 342° N
  • Taylorsville Lake State Park (State Park) — 13.8 mi, 095° E
  • Petting Zoo Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.8 mi, 325° NW
  • Louisville zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.8 mi, 324° NW
  • Butterfly Garden (Nature Reserve) — 14.0 mi, 324° NW
  • Norton Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 14.7 mi, 327° NW
  • Wyatt Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 14.7 mi, 327° NW
  • Broadbent Arena (Stadium) — 15.0 mi, 317° NW
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park (State Park) — 15.9 mi, 001° N
  • The Caravan (Theatre) — 15.9 mi, 327° NW
  • Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 45.8 mi, 279° W · 204k acres
  • Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 59.6 mi, 206° SW · 51k acres

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About This Mount Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Washington, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.042622, -85.556024. 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 Mount Washington includes the ZIP code (40047), telephone area code (502), county seat of Bullitt County (Shepherdsville), and school district assignment (Bullitt County School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

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.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.