Oakland Kentucky Map

About Oakland, Kentucky

Oakland is a locality in Warren County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 63.6 people per km². Oakland is located at 37.0420°N, 86.2483°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42159.

Oakland unfolds across a landscape where gentle hills, softened by centuries of cultivation, roll towards the horizon. It lies 11.3 miles east-north-east of Bowling Green, KY (from Bowling Green, KY: bearing 72°T), and is situated 2.4 miles west-south-west of Smiths Grove. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, stitched together by hedgerows and the occasional stand of mature oak trees, their branches reaching skyward like weathered hands. Creeks, often little more than silver ribbons in the summer heat, meander through the valleys, feeding into larger waterways that carve their slow paths through the Kentucky countryside. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a scent of damp earth and sun-baked hay, a tangible reminder of the agricultural heart that beats within this place. The history of Oakland is intrinsically tied to the rich soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who found in this fertile ground the promise of a livelihood. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of the local economy, with crops like tobacco and corn defining the rhythm of the seasons and the livelihoods of its people. While the landscape has seen its share of change, the enduring character of Oakland remains, a quiet testament to resilience and the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the land. The nearby Barren River, a vital artery for trade and transportation in days gone by, still flows, a constant presence that hints at the wider world that has always touched this corner of Warren County.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.041989, -86.248318. 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 Oakland and Warren County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (42159), telephone area code (270), county seat of Warren County (Bowling Green), and school district assignment (Warren 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 Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.