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St. Matthews Kentucky Map

Explore St. Matthews, 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 St. Matthews, Kentucky

How to Use This St. Matthews, Kentucky Map

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

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	St. Matthews
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.243566
Longitude	-85.635779
Population	17,534
Density	1545.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	40207, 40222
Area Code	502
County Seat	Louisville
School District	Jefferson County School District

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About St. Matthews, Kentucky

St. Matthews is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 17,534. The population density is 1545.6 people per km². St. Matthews is located at 38.2436°N, 85.6358°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. St. Matthews is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 40207, 40222.

St. Matthews rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Middle Fork Beargrass Creek, which meanders through the terrain with a steady, unhurried grace. It lies 2.1 miles west-southwest of Lyndon, KY (from Lyndon, KY: bearing 244°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Louisville. The topography consists primarily of gentle, limestone-rich earth that stretches toward the distant Appalachian Mountains, which remain a faint, blue-hued suggestion on the far horizon. Within the immediate vicinity, Brown Park provides a sanctuary of green space, offering a contrast to the paved arteries that connect the district to the wider region. Residents often observe how the golden light of late afternoon catches the tall grasses near the creek, turning the common ground into a study of muted shadows and warmth. For those seeking larger vistas, the Falls of the Ohio remains a significant natural feature nearby, marking the geological character of this inland expanse.

St. Matthews evolved from early agricultural roots into a bustling center of commerce that now serves as a primary hub for retail and professional services in the region. The local economy relies heavily on a diverse array of businesses, ranging from established corporate offices to specialized boutiques that line the main thoroughfares. This transition from farmland to a dense suburban landscape reflects the broader economic shifts of the upper South, where the heritage of limestone and soil eventually gave way to modern infrastructure. Despite this modernization, the area retains a functional, industrious spirit that keeps the daily rhythm moving with consistent purpose. While the nearby Jefferson County Memorial Forest offers a reminder of the region’s original, untamed woodland, the economy of St. Matthews remains firmly planted in the practicalities of trade and suburban development.

Cultural life in St. Matthews revolves around a shared pride in community events and the quiet cultivation of a distinct suburban identity. The neighborhood serves as a gathering point for local festivals and seasonal markets that highlight the regional flavor of Kentucky life, including the influence of nearby thoroughbred culture and the craft of local distilleries. Notable figures with ties to the area, such as the accomplished author Sue Grafton, have drawn inspiration from the surrounding landscape, imbuing their work with the specific sensibilities of the region. Residents often find common ground at Brown Park, where the changing seasons dictate the pace of outdoor recreation and social interaction. Whether one is visiting for the commerce or the community spirit, St. Matthews maintains a character defined by a balance between its accessible, busy corridors and the pockets of quietude found in its residential lanes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Village 8 (Cinema) — 0.7 mi, 169° S
St. Matthews Community Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 044° NE
Woodlawn Race Course (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 013° N
Seneca Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 275° W
George Warren Fuller (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 287° W
Charles Hermany (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 287° W
Bingo City (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 168° S
John Hultgren Photography (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 273° W
Walden theater (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 280° W
Party Center (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 089° E
Wyatt Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 247° SW
Norton Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 246° SW
Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 241° SW
Bingham Park (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 285° W
Market Street line sign (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 281° W
Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 282° W
WaterWorks Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 306° NW
Colonel Sanders Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 227° SW
Petting Zoo Area (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.5 mi, 235° SW
Six Mile Island State Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 334° NW
Butterfly Garden (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 237° SW
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 051° NE
Louisville zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 4.6 mi, 235° SW
Charlestown State Park (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 357° N
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 38.6 mi, 288° W · 204k acres

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