Rockport Kentucky Map

About Rockport, Kentucky

Rockport is a locality in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 233. The population density is 115.1 people per km². Rockport is located at 37.3339°N, 86.9961°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42369.

Rockport, Ohio County, Kentucky, sprawls across a landscape that whispers of rolling hills and fertile ground, a gentle embrace of verdant pastures and mature woodlands. It lies 31.1 miles south-south-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 168°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-north-east of Central City. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil after a spring rain, mingling with the fainter, ever-present aroma of ripening corn. Creeks, mere silver threads from a distance, meander through the terrain, their banks often shaded by a generous canopy of oak and maple, their quiet murmur a constant soundtrack to the quiet unfolding of days. This is a place where the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas where clouds drift with a stately, unhurried grace, painting ephemeral stories across the blue. The history of Rockport is intrinsically tied to the land it occupies, a legacy of agriculture that has shaped its very character. For generations, families here have worked the soil, coaxing sustenance from its rich, dark loam, a tradition that continues to form the backbone of its local economy. While larger industries have largely bypassed this quiet corner, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community remains. You can sense it in the friendly nod of a passing farmer, in the weathered barns that stand as stoic sentinels against the elements, and in the simple, unpretentious gathering places where neighbors share news and laughter. Rockport holds a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring power of simple living and the deep connection to the earth.

About This Rockport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockport, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.333933, -86.996106. 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 Rockport and Ohio County.

Detailed location data for Rockport includes the ZIP code (42369), telephone area code (270), county seat of Ohio County (Hartford), and school district assignment (Ohio County 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 Rockport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.