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Princeton Kentucky Map

Explore Princeton, 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 Princeton, Kentucky

How to Use This Princeton, Kentucky Map

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

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

Latitude	37.109216
Longitude	-87.88196
Population	6,270
Density	269.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	42445
Area Code	270
County Seat	Princeton
School District	Caldwell County School District

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About Princeton, Kentucky

Princeton is a locality in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,270. The population density is 269.4 people per km². Princeton is located at 37.1092°N, 87.8820°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Princeton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 42445.

Princeton unfolds across a landscape defined by the quiet passage of Eddy Creek, which meanders through the terrain with a persistent, steady grace. It lies 25.9 miles southwest of Madisonville, KY (from Madisonville, KY: bearing 234°T), and is situated 11.0 miles east of Eddyville.

The earth here holds the deep, cool memory of limestone, shaping a geography that tilts toward the gentle rise of Mockingbird Hill and the distant, shadowed depths of Pooch Hollow. Travelers moving through the region often find their gaze drawn to the expansive stillness of Lake Barkley, a vast body of water that mirrors the pale Kentucky sky just seven miles away. Within the immediate reach of the town, Big Springs Park offers a verdant sanctuary where the land seems to pause and catch its breath. Beyond these immediate markers, the horizon suggests the encroaching wildness of Pennyrile State Forest, a dark band of timber that anchors the surrounding countryside. This is a place where the light at dusk settles heavy and gold upon the fields, illuminating the subtle contours of a land that has known the slow work of water and wind for ages.

Princeton emerged from the intersection of early trade routes and the fertile promise of the surrounding soil, becoming a hub where the rhythms of agriculture and industry could find purchase. The economy once relied heavily on the bounty of the land, with tobacco and livestock forming the primary veins of local commerce, while the memory of rail lines still echoes in the town’s layout. Over time, the industries diversified, yet the spirit of the place remains tethered to the industrious nature of a population that values self-reliance and the steady application of skill. Small-scale manufacturing and local trade have sustained the economy, providing a stable foundation that resists the frantic pace of larger urban centers. There is a perceptible dignity in the way the local businesses conduct their daily affairs, mirroring a heritage that honors the labor of the past while looking toward the practical needs of the future.

Cultural life in Princeton moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, reflecting a deep-seated connection to the traditions of the Upper South. Residents often gather at local festivals to celebrate the harvest or the simple pleasure of community, maintaining a social climate where faces are recognized and long-held stories are kept alive. Notable landmarks serve as touchstones for this collective memory, grounding the town in an architecture that feels both functional and enduring. While the town is modest in scale, it has occasionally served as a cradle for talent, such as the country music legend Bobby Russell, whose creative influence reached far beyond these borders. Even in the quietest hours, one can feel the weight of a culture that prioritizes the integrity of the individual and the warmth of the hearth. Life here is not defined by grand spectacles but by the persistent, quiet beauty of a community that knows its own name and honors its own geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

US Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 215° SW
Confederate Soldier Monument (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 171° S
Adsmore Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 037° NE
Trail Of Tears Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 161° S
Legion Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 186° S
Caldwell County Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 339° N
Jones-Keeney Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 085° E
Barkley Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 6.3 mi, 232° SW
Lake Barkley (Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 225° SW
Lake Beshear (State Recreation Area) — 9.4 mi, 091° E
Pennyrile State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 9.7 mi, 092° E
Mineral Mound State Park (State Park) — 10.1 mi, 256° W
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 102° E
December 10th, 2021 Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 11.7 mi, 068° E
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 12.1 mi, 234° SW · 171k acres
Land Between the Lakes Other (National Forest) — 12.1 mi, 234° SW · 171k acres
Center Furnace Trail (Attraction) — 16.9 mi, 211° SW
Jesus Welcoming with Open Arms (Public Artwork) — 20.9 mi, 249° W
Kids Jump (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 257° W
The Rock (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 257° W
Malfunction Junction (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 257° W
AMC Classic Madisonville 8 (Cinema) — 26.6 mi, 057° NE
Alhambra Theatre (Theatre) — 27.4 mi, 127° SE
Water Park for kids (Theme Park) — 28.4 mi, 245° SW
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 28.9 mi, 336° NW · 274k acres
Cave In Rock State Park (Viewpoint) — 29.0 mi, 329° NW
Kincaid Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 33.6 mi, 267° W
Barrens (Nature Reserve) — 38.7 mi, 283° W
Market House Theatre (Theatre) — 39.3 mi, 268° W
Bricolage Art Collective (Gallery) — 39.4 mi, 268° W

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