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Nicholasville Kentucky Map

Explore Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville, Kentucky

How to Use This Nicholasville, Kentucky Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville.

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.

City	Nicholasville
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Jessamine County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.889969
Longitude	-84.566825
Population	31,093
Density	823.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	40356, 40340
Area Code	502
County Seat	Nicholasville
School District	Jessamine County School District

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About Nicholasville, Kentucky

Nicholasville is a locality in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 31,093. The population density is 823.1 people per km². Nicholasville is located at 37.8900°N, 84.5668°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Nicholasville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40356, 40340.

Nicholasville anchors the landscape where the Town Fork carves its path through the limestone-rich earth of the Bluegrass region. It lies 9.1 miles southwest of Lexington, KY (from Lexington, KY: bearing 215°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east-northeast of Wilmore. The surrounding terrain remains defined by expansive fields and the quiet presence of Lake Mingo, which sits a single mile from the center of activity. Far to the east, the silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains occasionally haunts the horizon, though the immediate vistas are dominated by the gentle rise of open pastures. Within the local geography, one finds the deep, fractured earth of Jessamine Gorge, providing a rugged contrast to the orderly grazing lands. Visitors often find solace in the green spaces of Clint Hayden Park, where the air holds the cooling influence of the nearby waterways.

Nicholasville grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this fertile, inland soil. The local economy has long leaned into the traditions of the land, shifting from early agrarian foundations to a diverse mix of manufacturing and equine-related industry. Thoroughbred farms remain a vital thread in the regional economy, maintaining a standard of care that has persisted across generations. The rhythm of daily commerce in Nicholasville reflects a careful balance between the preservation of its heritage and the demands of modern development. Small businesses and regional production facilities sustain the livelihood of the residents, ensuring the area stays rooted in its productive history.

Nicholasville carries a distinct cultural character shaped by the soft vernacular of the Upper South and a quiet appreciation for the changing seasons. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the specific bounty and history of the region, often drawing people together in the public squares. Landmarks here are marked by a sense of endurance, reflecting the limestone architecture that defines much of the regional aesthetic. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has been home to individuals of note, including the acclaimed author bell hooks, whose intellectual contributions emerged from these very surroundings. Life here moves with a deliberate, grounded pace, defined by the quality of light falling across the grass at dusk and the enduring connection of the people to their shared geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lake Veiw Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 025° NE
Jessamine County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 208° SW
Confederate Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 208° SW
Riney B Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 335° NW
Barbaro (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 323° NW
John Wesley Statue (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 250° W
Waveland State Historic Site (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 015° N
Camp Nelson National Monument (National Monument) — 6.5 mi, 193° S · 463 acres
Fort Jackson (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.5 mi, 195° S
Fort Taylor (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.5 mi, 191° S
Fort Pope (Historic Castle / Fort) — 6.6 mi, 193° S
Hickman Creek Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 7.2 mi, 189° S
Sally Brown, Crutcher and Earl Wallace Preserve (Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 234° SW
Hickman Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 191° S
Comedy Off Broadway (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 018° N
LakeSide LIve Summer Music Festival (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 018° N
Katsina, the Sacred Dancer (Public Artwork) — 7.8 mi, 011° N
Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 202° S
Moore Spring (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 090° E
Evans Grist Mill (Historic Ruins) — 9.4 mi, 086° E
Lime Kiln (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 091° E
High Bridge Kentucky River Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 238° SW
Painting With A Twist (Gallery) — 10.4 mi, 036° NE
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 242° SW
Fort Boonesborough State Park (State Park) — 16.0 mi, 089° E
Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 33.7 mi, 149° SE · 564k acres
Clifty Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 51.4 mi, 091° E · 13k acres

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