Stamping Ground Kentucky Map
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Interactive Map of Stamping Ground, Kentucky
| City | Stamping Ground |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Scott County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.271739 |
| Longitude | -84.686335 |
| Population | 780 |
| Density | 512.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 40379 |
| Area Code | 502 |
| County Seat | Georgetown |
| School District | Scott County School District |
About Stamping Ground, Kentucky
Stamping Ground is a locality in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 780. The population density is 512.2 people per km². Stamping Ground is located at 38.2717°N, 84.6863°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Stamping Ground is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 40379.Stamping Ground emerges from the limestone-heavy soil of the Bluegrass region where the land folds into quiet, fertile pastures. It lies 8.1 miles west-northwest of Georgetown, KY (from Georgetown, KY: bearing 302°T), and is situated 11.3 miles east-northeast of Frankfort. The Locust Fork threads its way through these fields, its water carving a path that has defined the local contours long before the first settlers arrived to graze their livestock. At the center of this landscape, Buffalo Springs Park provides an open expanse of green, serving as a communal anchor where the air feels thin and sharp during the transition of seasons. Beyond the immediate meadows, the horizon holds the faint, bruised purple suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains, standing at a vast remove from the immediate, grounding reality of the local clay.
Stamping Ground retains a character forged by the early movement of bison and the subsequent arrival of pioneers who recognized the value of the mineral-rich springs. The economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the land, shifting from the historical necessity of the grist mill to a modern landscape defined by tobacco, corn, and the careful stewardship of thoroughbreds. While the geological curiosity of Simms Sink lies miles away, the immediate terrain feels solid and enduring, shaped by a history of agriculture that favors patience over speed. Life here moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, unburdened by the frantic pulse of larger centers, allowing the quiet labor of the fields to dictate the hours of the day.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Buffalo Springs Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 242° SW
- Buffalo Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 120° SE
- Stonetown (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 016° N
- Great Crossing Park (Local Park) — 5.7 mi, 127° SE
- John A. Kleber Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 329° NW
- Angel of Hope Ashley Lyons Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 111° E
- Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 073° E
- Old Friends Thouroughbred Retirement Farm Tours (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 142° SE
- Midway Art Studio (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 179° S
- Confederate Monument (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 126° SE
- Theaters of Georgetown (Cinema) — 8.9 mi, 115° SE
- Capitol Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.2 mi, 245° SW
- Grand Theater Ticket Office (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 244° SW
- Kearney Links Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 12.6 mi, 141° SE
- Adena Mound (Historic Ruins) — 14.3 mi, 123° SE
- Corinth Lake (State Recreation Area) — 16.4 mi, 020° N
- Mud Madness Motorsports (Attraction) — 16.8 mi, 302° NW
- Ockerman Globe Monument (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 146° SE
- Manchester Music Hall (Theatre) — 17.9 mi, 147° SE
- Elmer Davis Lake (State Recreation Area) — 18.3 mi, 329° NW
- Red Mile Grandstands (Stadium) — 18.3 mi, 150° SE
- Lexington Children's Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 146° SE
- Morlan Gallery (Gallery) — 18.4 mi, 145° SE
- Institute 193 (Arts Centre) — 18.6 mi, 146° SE
- Kentucky Room (Museum) — 18.7 mi, 147° SE
- Taylorsville Lake State Park (State Park) — 32.7 mi, 231° SW
- Camp Nelson National Monument (National Monument) — 32.9 mi, 172° S · 463 acres
- Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park (State Park) — 38.1 mi, 071° E
- Daniel Boone National Forest (National Forest) — 53.6 mi, 131° SE · 564k acres
- Clifty Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 64.1 mi, 115° SE · 13k acres
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About This Stamping Ground Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stamping Ground, Kentucky. Coordinates: 38.271739, -84.686335. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Stamping Ground includes the ZIP code (40379), telephone area code (502), county seat of Scott County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Scott County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
