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Shepherdsville Kentucky Map

Explore Shepherdsville, 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 Shepherdsville, Kentucky

How to Use This Shepherdsville, Kentucky Map

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

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	Shepherdsville
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Bullitt County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.981425
Longitude	-85.702007
Population	14,201
Density	346.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	40165, 40166
Area Code	502
County Seat	Shepherdsville
School District	Bullitt County School District

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About Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Shepherdsville is a locality in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 14,201. The population density is 346.7 people per km². Shepherdsville is located at 37.9814°N, 85.7020°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Shepherdsville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40165, 40166.

Shepherdsville anchors itself firmly within the landscape of the Commonwealth, defined by the steady, winding movement of the Salt River as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 10.2 miles west-southwest of Mount Washington, KY (from Mount Washington, KY: bearing 245°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-southwest of Hillview.

The Salt River defines the low-lying corridors of the land, providing a constant, dark pulse that shapes the surrounding soil. Beyond the banks, the terrain rises into soft, grassy rises that eventually give way to the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains on the far horizon. Residents often look toward the greenery of the Jefferson County Memorial Forest for a sense of deep woodland quietude. When the afternoon sun begins its descent, the light catches the surface of Bills Lake, turning the water into a sheet of polished amber. Shepherdsville remains a place where the earth feels ancient, marked by the slow passage of water through the valley and the quiet presence of Martins Hollow nearby.

History in Shepherdsville traces back to the early days of territorial expansion, when the promise of salt production drew settlers to the riverbanks to capitalize on the natural mineral springs. This early industrial spark eventually gave way to a broader economic identity, as the region evolved from its agrarian roots into a vital hub for distribution and manufacturing. The rhythm of work here is dictated by the steady flow of goods moving across the landscape, reflecting a long-standing tradition of hard labor and pragmatic growth. While the echoes of early industry remain, modern commerce has organized itself around the major thoroughfares that connect the region to wider markets. Shepherdsville balances this legacy of production with a quiet, persistent focus on the future of its local economy.

Cultural life in Shepherdsville finds its expression in the communal spaces where residents gather to mark the passage of the seasons. Shepherdsville City Park serves as the primary stage for these local interactions, offering a patch of managed green space that provides a respite from the bustle of the modern workday. The local character is colored by the soft, deliberate vernacular of the Upper South, a way of speaking that mirrors the unhurried movement of the nearby river. While the region does not claim a roster of globally recognized figures, the spirit of the place is built by the everyday contributions of those who have made it their home. Public life here is defined by these small, repeated acts of community, grounded in a landscape that demands both respect and steady attention.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Shepherdsville City Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 355° N
Pine Creek Barrens Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 078° E
Jim Beam Distillery (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 142° SE
Apple Valley Glade State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 084° E
Knobs State Forest and Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 176° S
Jefferson Memorial Forest (Local Park) — 6.4 mi, 332° NW
McNeely Lake (State Recreation Area) — 8.8 mi, 024° NE
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 022° N
Vietnam War memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 055° NE
Iwo Jima memorial (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 055° NE
Big Vista Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.6 mi, 046° NE
Bobby Nichols Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 12.2 mi, 324° NW
Fort Duffield (Historic Castle / Fort) — 13.1 mi, 274° W
Pegasus (sculpture) (Public Artwork) — 14.3 mi, 351° N
Colonel Sanders Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 001° N
Broadbent Arena (Stadium) — 15.3 mi, 351° N
Guanaco Area (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 360° N
Puma Area (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 359° N
Lynx Area (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 359° N
Louisville zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.4 mi, 359° N
Petting Zoo Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 15.5 mi, 360° N
Butterfly Garden (Nature Reserve) — 15.6 mi, 359° N
Kentucky Derby Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 346° N
Norton Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 16.5 mi, 360° N
Wyatt Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 16.5 mi, 360° N
My Old Kentucky Home State Park (State Park) — 17.8 mi, 133° SE
Taylorsville Lake State Park (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 082° E
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 39.0 mi, 287° W · 204k acres
Mammoth Cave National Park (National Park) — 52.5 mi, 200° S · 51k acres

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