Stanton Kentucky Map

About Stanton, Kentucky

Stanton is a locality in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,218. The population density is 544.7 people per km². Stanton is located at 37.8456°N, 83.8583°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40380.

Stanton rests in a valley where the Powell Mountain foothills begin their ascent, a landscape defined by the gentle, rolling curves of Kentucky's outer Bluegrass region before it steepens into the true Appalachian terrain. It lies 24.8 miles east-north-east of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 74°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south of Jeffersonville. Here, the Red River, a ribbon of ochre water, winds its way through the terrain, its banks often lined with sycamores whose peeling bark catches the afternoon sun in a way that feels almost luminous. The air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, particularly after a rain, a pervasive, grounding aroma that speaks of the deep woods that press in on all sides of Stanton. The sky here, when it clears, can be an astonishing expanse of deep indigo, a vast canvas against which the rounded peaks seem to float. The history of Stanton is etched into the very bedrock of its existence, a story woven from the resourcefulness of its early settlers and the steady hum of its agricultural roots. For generations, the land around Stanton has yielded its bounty, supporting the small farms that dot the surrounding hillsides, their fields a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season. While coal once played a significant role in the broader regional economy, Stanton itself has maintained a more pastoral character, its lifeblood flowing from the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. The Red River Gorge Geological Area, a world-renowned natural wonder, lies just a stone's throw away, drawing visitors who come to hike its trails and marvel at its sheer sandstone cliffs, a powerful testament to the geological forces that shaped this corner of Kentucky.

About This Stanton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stanton, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.845637, -83.858252. 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 Stanton and Powell County.

Detailed location data for Stanton includes the ZIP code (40380), telephone area code (502), county seat of Powell County (Stanton), and school district assignment (Powell 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 Stanton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.