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Owensboro Kentucky Map

Explore Owensboro, 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 Owensboro, Kentucky

How to Use This Owensboro, Kentucky Map

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

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	Owensboro
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Daviess County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.757172
Longitude	-87.117398
Population	60,183
Density	1131.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	42303, 42301, 42302, 42304
Area Code	270
County Seat	Owensboro
School District	Daviess County School District

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About Owensboro, Kentucky

Owensboro is a locality in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 60,183. The population density is 1131.6 people per km². Owensboro is located at 37.7572°N, 87.1174°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Owensboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 42303, 42301, 42302.

Owensboro maintains a steady, deliberate presence along the wide, bending banks of the Ohio River, where the water carries a persistent, slate-colored gravity through the heart of the landscape. It lies 26.4 miles east of Henderson, KY (from Henderson, KY: bearing 99°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-northeast of Sorgho. The earth here is defined by a deep, fertile soil that stretches out toward the horizon, punctuated only by the distant, soft rise of the Bon Harbor Hills that break the flat expanse of the surrounding fields. Sunlight often catches the moisture rising from the riverbed at dusk, casting a pale, diffused glow over the low-lying terrain that makes the transition into evening feel slow and heavy. Beyond the immediate riverfront, the land opens into expansive, productive acreage that defines the temperament of Owensboro, grounding the residents in a cycle of seasons marked by the steady movement of the water and the quiet growth of the crops.

Settlement in Owensboro began when pioneers recognized the strategic value of this particular stretch of the river, establishing a foothold that would eventually serve as a vital nexus for trade and travel in the early nineteenth century. The early inhabitants saw in the river a natural highway for goods, anchoring their lives to the possibilities offered by the reliable currents and the richness of the soil. As the years progressed, Owensboro evolved from a simple landing into a center of commerce, shaped by the people who arrived to clear the timber and cultivate the land. This history remains visible in the older, brick-lined streets that lead away from the water, where the architecture reflects a transition from frontier pragmatism to the steady, enduring construction of a permanent, organized society.

Economic activity in Owensboro thrives on a blend of traditional manufacturing and the forward-looking development of local industries that utilize the proximity of the Ohio River for logistical strength. The infrastructure supports a diverse array of businesses, ranging from agricultural processing to specialized manufacturing, while educational opportunities are provided by institutions like Kentucky Wesleyan College and the regional campus of the Community and Technical College system. These schools serve as anchors for the youth of Owensboro, fostering a workforce that balances technical proficiency with the steady, reliable work ethic found in the surrounding county. The interplay between the industrial sectors and these centers of learning helps maintain a functional stability, ensuring that the daily operations of the region remain productive and well-connected to the broader regional markets.

Cultural life in Owensboro is marked by a deep appreciation for heritage and the arts, best exemplified by the International Bluegrass Music Museum, which honors the specific regional sound that resonates through the local gatherings. Major annual events, such as the International Bar-B-Q Festival, draw visitors to Smothers Park, where the expansive green spaces provide a common ground for the entire population to congregate along the riverbank. While there are no professional major-league sports teams, the passion for local high school and college athletics provides a recurring rhythm to the year, serving as a primary focus for community pride. Notable individuals such as actor Johnny Depp have roots in Owensboro, yet the character of the place remains firmly fixed on the everyday lives of its people, who find a quiet beauty in the persistent, unchanging flow of the river and the expansive, open sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Moreland Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 318° NW
Confederate Monument (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 011° N
Legion Legion (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 151° SE
Green River National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Partnership Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.9 mi, 296° NW · 2,073 acres
Newburgh Academy Of Dance (Arts Centre) — 20.6 mi, 311° NW
Mound B (Historic Ruins) — 22.4 mi, 305° NW
Mound A (Historic Ruins) — 22.4 mi, 305° NW
Perry County Museum (Museum) — 23.2 mi, 062° NE
Cinema 66 (Cinema) — 23.2 mi, 057° NE
11-6-05 Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 23.3 mi, 303° NW
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 23.3 mi, 056° NE · 204k acres
Lincoln State Park (State Park) — 23.6 mi, 015° N
Christ of the Ohio (Public Artwork) — 23.8 mi, 047° NE
Town of Troy Veterans Memorial Wall (Monument) — 23.8 mi, 047° NE
Cinema 33 (Cinema) — 24.7 mi, 151° SE
Audubon Mill Park (Nature Reserve) — 26.6 mi, 283° W
Santa’s Candy Castle (Attraction) — 27.1 mi, 025° NE
Alhambra Theater (Theatre) — 28.3 mi, 300° NW
Victory Theatre (Theatre) — 28.8 mi, 301° NW
Merchand Bridge Overlook (Viewpoint) — 29.8 mi, 301° NW
Traditional Arts Today (Arts Centre) — 35.1 mi, 023° NE
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.6 mi, 359° N · 20k acres
Gibson County Visitors & Tourism (Attraction) — 48.2 mi, 329° NW
Matthias Scholle House (Museum) — 51.3 mi, 300° NW

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