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Paducah Kentucky Map

Explore Paducah, 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 Paducah, Kentucky

How to Use This Paducah, Kentucky Map

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

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

Latitude	37.070892
Longitude	-88.644477
Population	27,137
Density	516.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	42003, 42001, 42002
Area Code	270, 364
County Seat	Paducah
School District	Paducah Independent School District

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About Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah is a locality in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 27,137. The population density is 516.4 people per km². Paducah is located at 37.0709°N, 88.6445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Paducah is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 42003, 42001, 42002.

Paducah anchors the landscape where the expansive, fertile plains of the region begin to soften into a quiet, verdant woodland. It lies 36.3 miles north-northwest of Murray, KY (from Murray, KY: bearing 334°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-southeast of Metropolis. The land here possesses a steady, grounded quality, marked by the proximity of the Tennessee River only one mile away. Residents often find solace at Dolly Mcnutt Park, a space that serves as a central green lung for the daily movement of the populace. A short distance away, the waters of Brushy Lake offer a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the Kentucky sky. The horizon remains wide and open, though the distant elevation of Kincaid Mounds provides a subtle variation to the otherwise level horizon.

Paducah carries the weight of a long industrial history, having once served as a vital node for commerce and transit across the interior of the nation. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of manufacturing and specialized trades that have adapted to the changing demands of the modern era. Limestone remains a foundational element of the regional earth, informing both the architectural character of the older districts and the physical resilience of the infrastructure. Merchants and laborers here sustain a rhythm that honors the industrious legacy of those who first settled these river-blessed plains. Even as new technologies reshape the workforce, the spirit of the early trade centers lingers in the sturdy brick facades of the downtown corridors.

Paducah serves as a sanctuary for creative expression, drawing artists who find inspiration in the particular, honeyed light of the late afternoon. The Wall to Wall mural project stands as a notable landmark, transforming the protective floodwalls into a vivid narrative of the regional experience. Among the individuals who have left an indelible mark on the broader culture, the writer Irvin S. Cobb remains a figure whose humor and literary contributions are tied to his origins here. Local events frequently celebrate the textile arts, reflecting a community that values the slow, methodical craft of creation. The temperament of the residents is defined by a polite, unhurried attention to detail that permeates the atmosphere of every public gathering.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paxton Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 144° SE
Bob Noble Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 001° N
Wacinton (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 029° NE
Greenway Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 001° N
Noble Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 011° N
Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 061° NE
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 071° E
Bricolage Art Collective (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 067° NE
Market House Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 067° NE
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 020° N
Fort Massac State Park (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 358° N
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 144° SE · 19k acres
Superman Museum & Gift Shop (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 319° NW
Lois Lane Statue (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 321° NW
West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.4 mi, 293° NW
Kincaid Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 086° E
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 9.0 mi, 038° NE · 274k acres
Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden And Toyland (Attraction) — 10.9 mi, 125° SE
Barrens (Nature Reserve) — 12.0 mi, 021° N
Mermet Swamp Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.9 mi, 321° NW
Water Park for kids (Theme Park) — 18.8 mi, 120° SE
Car Seat - Photo Opp (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 098° E
Memorial Rock (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 097° E
Confederate Memorial Gates (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 179° S
Pine Hollow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 22.5 mi, 002° N
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 23.8 mi, 104° E · 171k acres
Land Between the Lakes Other (National Forest) — 23.8 mi, 104° E · 171k acres
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.5 mi, 300° NW · 33k acres
Burial Mound (Historic Ruins) — 25.6 mi, 255° W
Lusk Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 30.0 mi, 010° N · 6,632 acres

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