Plantation Kentucky Map
Plantation, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Plantation, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Plantation, Kentucky
| City | Plantation |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.283403 |
| Longitude | -85.591072 |
| Population | 1,013 |
| Density | 594.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Plantation, Kentucky
Plantation is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,013. The population density is 594.9 people per km². Plantation is located at 38.2834°N, 85.5911°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40242.
Plantation unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a subtle testament to the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of Kentucky. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-west of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-north-east of Louisville. The terrain here is a gentle cradle, where broad fields of corn and soy stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of late summer. Mature oaks and maples, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, cast deep, cool shadows that invite contemplation, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets. The air itself carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of ripening grain and the damp loam of the fertile soil. In the quiet of the evening, the sky above Plantation often bleeds into hues of bruised plum and pale rose, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the vast expanse. The history of Plantation is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heart of Jefferson County, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy built on the steadfast labor of farmers who understand the rhythms of the seasons. While the larger industries of Louisville may hum in the distance, Plantation retains a distinct identity, a slower cadence that allows for neighborly conversations on sun-drenched porches and the simple pleasure of watching the clouds drift by. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but rather a quiet dignity in its enduring connection to the land and the enduring spirit of those who call Plantation home.
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About This Plantation Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Plantation, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Plantation and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Plantation is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Plantation is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
