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Union Kentucky Map

Explore Union, 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 Union, Kentucky

How to Use This Union, Kentucky Map

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

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

Latitude	38.945895
Longitude	-84.680501
Population	7,416
Density	824.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	41091
Area Code	859
County Seat	Burlington
School District	Boone County School District

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About Union, Kentucky

Union is a locality in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,416. The population density is 824.5 people per km². Union is located at 38.9459°N, 84.6805°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Union is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 41091.

Union maintains a quiet presence among the limestone-rich expanses of the northern Kentucky landscape. It lies 3.7 miles south of Oakbrook, KY (from Oakbrook, KY: bearing 176°T), and is situated 4.7 miles southwest of Florence. Fowlers Fork traces a path through the terrain, its winding course carving a subtle depression into the soil that supports the surrounding woodland. The distant Appalachian Mountains remain a hazy suggestion on the horizon, far removed from the immediate, modest elevation of these fields. Residents often look toward the gentle slopes where the light of late afternoon turns the grasses a deep, burnished gold. Silver Pond sits seven miles away, providing a stillness that complements the rhythmic, terrestrial pulse of the local geography.

Union traces its roots to the early agricultural expansion that defined the character of the regional agrarian economy. The land once favored large tracts of farmland, though the modern industry has shifted toward professional services and residential development that mirrors the broader state progression. Commerce here relies on the industrious spirit of residents who commute to nearby hubs while maintaining a distinct domestic identity. The local economy benefits from the steady, quiet labor that has long characterized the transition from rural fields to suburban growth. Far from the industrial intensity of the river ports, Union keeps a steady, deliberate pace of development.

Union fosters a culture defined by the soft, deliberate cadence of the Upper-South vernacular and a neighborly regard for shared space. The Union Pool serves as a focal point for seasonal gatherings, offering a practical venue for community engagement during the humid months. While the area lacks the sprawling landmarks of larger metropolitan centers, the Mitchell Memorial Forest remains a vital preserve for those seeking the quietude of dense canopy and natural trails. The history of the region is felt in the architecture of older homesteads, which stand as quiet witnesses to the passing of generations. No singular, globally recognized figure claims residence here, as the focus remains on the collective life of the inhabitants rather than the fame of a few.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Union Pool (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 170° S
2020 Senior Players (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 176° S
South Fork Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 008° N
Dr. Norman and Martha Adair Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 228° SW
Boone County Pee Wee Football Field (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 012° N
Rosebrook Art Center (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 038° NE
Big Bone Lick Stream Restoration Site (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 217° SW
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 216° SW
Burlington Firefighters Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 341° N
Dietz Auditorium (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 037° NE
Airport Viewing (Viewpoint) — 7.2 mi, 017° N
Saber-Tooth Cat (Public Artwork) — 7.3 mi, 011° N
Kenton County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 033° NE
Bullock Pen Lake (State Recreation Area) — 9.9 mi, 167° S
Red Wolf Sanctuary (Attraction) — 10.5 mi, 272° W
Stargazer Planetarium (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 330° NW
4d Special Efects (Theatre) — 11.1 mi, 330° NW
Batthery Bates (Historic Ruins) — 11.4 mi, 040° NE
Cincinnati Type & Print Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 032° NE
Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 044° NE
Cincinnati History Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 034° NE
Robert D. Lindner Family Omnimax Theater (Cinema) — 13.7 mi, 034° NE
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 034° NE
Duke Energy Children’s Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 034° NE
Contemporary Arts Center (Gallery) — 14.1 mi, 040° NE
East Fork State Park (State Park) — 27.9 mi, 080° E

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