Raceland Kentucky Map

About Raceland, Kentucky

Raceland is a locality in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,265. The population density is 338.2 people per km². Raceland is located at 38.5401°N, 82.7285°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41183.

Raceland unfolds in a verdant embrace, where the rolling hills of Greenup County gently descend towards the Ohio River. It lies 17.5 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 299°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-west of Ashland. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the occasional splash of a weathered barn or the glint of sunlight on a distant rooftop. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast long shadows across fields that, in late afternoon, seem to hold the very warmth of the sun. The air carries a faint, sweet scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a comforting perfume that speaks of seasons well-tended. The rhythm of life in Raceland is a steady, unhurried pulse, a testament to a place that has long understood the value of patient growth and quiet endurance. The history of Raceland is intrinsically tied to the flow of the Ohio River, a lifeblood that has shaped its development and economy for generations. Once a vital hub for coal and iron, the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture and the pragmatic spirit of its people. While the mines have long since quieted, the legacy of hard work and community resilience remains, now finding expression in smaller enterprises and the enduring agricultural roots of the region. The river, ever-present, continues to be a source of beauty and recreation, its broad expanse reflecting the ever-changing Kentucky sky, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have always guided life in Raceland.

About This Raceland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raceland, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.54008, -82.728498. 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 Raceland and Greenup County.

Detailed location data for Raceland includes the ZIP code (41169), telephone area code (859), county seat of Greenup County (Greenup), and school district assignment (Raceland-Worthington Independent 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 Raceland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.